Debapriya Bhattacherjee

About Debapriya Bhattacherjee

A goal-oriented sourcing professional with 12+ years of experience in Direct and Indirect Category Management, End to End Strategic and Operational sourcing-Procurement, Contract Management, E-sourcing, Source to Pay and Source to Contract process. Demonstrated ability in strategic vendor sourcing for new items with the ability to significantly reduce procurement costs by spend addressing, category analysis, Opportunity Identification, strategy fixation, change management, negotiating favorable terms, & streamlining supplier channels,catalog management with process enhancements to accomplish business excellence. Cross functional job responsibility with managing the wide spectrum of tasks including continuous improvement effort, leading teams, stakeholder/client management across the process while ensuring optimal utilization of resources. Outstanding analytical & negotiation skills with End to End procurement experience till material reached at site for smooth execution of projects. An effective communicator with relationship management skills with the capability to relate to people at any level of business and management across the globe; possess excellent analytical and negotiation skills

Experience

1. Sourcing Professional

   IBM

   Feb 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Contingent & Contracting Labor Augmentation for Global M & Ao Spearheaded contingent labour strategy during M&A transitions, ensuring seamless workforce scalability across acquired entities.o Developed labour augmentation model to support rapid integration timelines and minimize operational disruption.o Established SLAs and KPIs for contract labour vendors to ensure performance consistency and cost control.o Ensured adherence to labour laws, tax regulations, and compliance standards across jurisdictions during M&A-driven workforce expansion.o Conducted risk assessments for contract labour engagementso Led onboarding processes for contract staff during M&A transitions, supporting cultural alignment and productivity.o Collaborated with HR and legal teams to harmonize policies and procedures for contingent workforce integration.o Delivered cost savings through strategic labour sourcing and utilization of flexible staffing models.o Integrated VMS (SAP Field Glass) platforms to streamline contingent labour tracking and reporting post-acquisition.o Supported data migration and system harmonization for contract labour records across legacy and acquired entities.Strategic Procurement Leadership• Led end-to-end procurement lifecycle for infrastructure services.• Developed sourcing strategies aligned with business continuity, scalability, and cost-efficiency goals.Vendor & Contract Negotiation• Negotiated multi-year contracts with global infrastructure service providers• Support sourcing team across all the geographies with RFP/RFI processes for critical infrastructure components.• Partnered with IT, finance, and legal teams to align infrastructure procurement with enterprise architecture and budgetary constraints.• Established KPIs and SLA frameworks to monitor vendor performance.Digital Tools & Systems Integration• Utilized procurement platforms (SAP Ariba) to streamline sourcing and contract management.

Education

• ISM

  CPSM, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Indian Institute of Materials Management, Mumbai

  Graduate diploma, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  BE, EEE

  2002 — 2006