Esani Das
Vendor Manager @TELUS
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Vendor Manager @TELUS
Driving strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and risk mitigation across IT and SaaS portfolios.Lead and negotiate high-volume IT and SaaS contracts, delivering measurable cost savings, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.Integrate supplier bases post-M&A, evaluating and consolidating 200+ SaaS vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement and enhance compliance.Develop and execute sourcing strategies informed by spend analytics and performance insights to drive sustainable cost optimization.Support global procurement initiatives across North America, Europe, India, and South America, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and local regulations.Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Legal, and Finance to strengthen contract governance and accelerate deal execution through SAP Ariba.Leverage AI-driven tools for contract review, translation, and analysis, improving turnaround time, accuracy, and visibility into contractual risk.Drive the shift from transactional contracting to strategic value creation, emphasizing scalability, transparency, and measurable business outcomes.
ABOUT ESANI DAS
Seasoned procurement and Vendor Management leader with 17+ years driving $1B+ sourcing portfolios and delivering $36M+ in cost avoidance and savings across financial services, public sector, and global enterprises. I partner with boards and C-suite leaders, translating complex cost-benefit analyses and business cases into decisions that secure funding for strategic technology contracts.I’ve spearheaded AI-enabled sourcing strategies, including Google AI Gemini, and elevated procurement maturity from CMM 0 → 3 through playbooks, governance models, and performance frameworks. My initiatives have reduced contracting cycles by 35%, consolidated global vendors, and established innovation councils that align suppliers with business strategy.I bring a rare combination of strategic negotiation, change leadership, and digital transformation expertise to enable cost optimization, risk mitigation, and sustainable enterprise growth.My Charter: Manage Risk, Increase ServiceStakeholder Management, ResponsivenessReduce Costs, Increase Performance
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