Harshna Patel

About Harshna Patel

Strategic sourcing and supply chain leader with over 10 years of experience managing global procurement programs for high‑tech hardware and manufacturing environments. I specialize in direct materials procurement (electromechanical, structural assemblies, sub‑systems) and work across Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance and Operations to align sourcing strategy with product roadmaps and business goals. Skilled in RFx execution, cost‑breakdown and TCO modelling, budget oversight, contract negotiation, supplier scorecards and performance governance. Proficient in Advanced Excel, Asana project tracking, SAP/Oracle procurement systems and data‑driven analytics. Passionate about building global supply ecosystems that deliver agility, cost savings and high reliability.

Experience

1. Procurement Buyer

   10x Genomics

   Sep 2025 — Present · Pleasanton, CA, US

   Review purchase requisition to ensure requests adhere to P2P process.Monitor order progress, address any issues with suppliers, and expedite deliveries when neededAlign with accounting department in reconciling discrepancies on invoices. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand material needs and specifications.RFQ/RFP bidding in response to request for pricing/quoting for department needs in the assigned categories. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for relevant RFPs and project needs.Work with engineers to bring product life cycle from NPI to prototype to pre-production.Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other contract terms with suppliers.Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Track and evaluate supplier performance against agreed-upon KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)Identify and implement opportunities for supplier improvementAnalyze purchase volume and identify areas for optimization. Identify other potential cost savings opportunities.Work with cross functional project teams with diverse stakeholdersUtilize Oracle Fusion, SAP, and MRP systems and planning tools such as or other commonly used manufacturing to ensure streamlined Procure to Pay (P2P) management.

Education

• De Anza College

  Associate of Arts (AA), Psychology

  1998 — 2003

• Adrian C Wilcox High School

  High School

  1995 — 1998

• CSU - Hayward

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• B2b
• Strategic Partnerships
• Microsoft Excel
• Mobile Devices
• Salesforce.com
• Blackberry
• Cold Calling
• Coaching
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• 4g
• Mobile Technology
• Business Development
• Unified Communications
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Direct Sales
• Lead Generation
• Marketing
• M2m
• Customer Experience
• Selling
• Saas
• Cellular Communications
• Networking
• Sales Management
• Cdma
• Product Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Solution Selling
• Account Management
• Crm
• Wireless
• Microsoft Lync
• Telecommunications
• Sales Process
• Managed Services