Ishita Khandelwal

About Ishita Khandelwal

I am passionate about driving operational excellence through effective procurement strategies, I am a dedicated Procurement Specialist with a proven track record of negotiating win-win agreements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing supply chains. My expertise lies in sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk evaluation. I thrive in dynamic environments and excel at finding innovative ways to enhance procurement processes. My commitment extends to monitoring contractor performance, recommending modifications when needed, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction through feedback ratings. Leveraging my comprehensive knowledge of procurement practices, I consistently look to deliver more value to my stakeholders and take pride in achieving measurable results, such as:1. Delivered 12% savings while managing spend of ~USD 1.5Mn 2. Successfully led ~50 contract negotiations, securing favourable terms that contributed to bottom-line savings as well as mitigating potential risks3. Achieved a 95% stakeholder feedback rating through effective communication and collaboration4. Delivered an average project turnaround time of 14 days versus the 16-day target SLA for every projectI am actively seeking a challenging role to further enhance and apply my procurement skills, contributing to organizational success and fostering continuous growth. Looking forward to connecting and exploring such opportunities.

Experience

1. Buyer- Global Events and Auto Racing

   CrowdStrike

   Mar 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

Education

• Mody school

  Commerce

• Christ University, Bangalore

  BBA honours