Fayaz Gujal

About Fayaz Gujal

I am pleased to introduce myself as Fayaz Gujal, a sourcing and supply chain expert with over 15 years of experience. Meta (Facebook India Online Services), JP Morgan Chase, VMWare, IBM, and Infosys are a few of the prestigious companies I have worked with.I have handled both the category and strategic aspects of sourcing throughout my career. I have played crucial roles in developing and implementing category plans to meet the business\'s financial and operational needs. I have managed procurement budgets in the millions of dollars and reengineered processes to achieve operational excellence and cost savings. I have extensive knowledge and experience leading the procurement of complex projects, such as SaaS, Cybersecurity Solutions, and Hardware Solutions.Reviewing the existing telecommunications contract and switching to a new provider is a notable accomplishment in my role with Meta. This resulted in a $1.7M savings. During my tenure at VMWare, I optimized the supplier base. This resulted in eliminating 30% of existing suppliers, reducing operational costs and saving time.Strong knowledge and experience in the design, documentation, and implementation of end-to-end processes, such as the Target Operating Model (TOM), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and templates for the Source to Pay (S2C) process. Expertise in continuous improvement techniques. I can operate strategically and granularly regarding program management and process redesign, and I am passionate about constant improvement. Motivated with a team-oriented work style and the capacity to inspire confidence and gain sway by displaying sound judgement and integrity.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing

   Freshworks

   Feb 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Lead on various transformation initiatives as we scale the organization. Developing and implementing category strategies and advising the best services relationships with Fresh-works global services providers

Education

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), HR/Marktg

  2003 — 2005

• University of Mysore

  B.Com, Commerce

  1999 — 2002

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  school, I to X

  1987 — 1997

• Central Board of Secondary Education

  Sandur Residencial high school, Business/Commerce, General

  1997 — 1999