Kamal Kush

About Kamal Kush

Supply Chain Leader | Indirect Procurement Expert | Cost Optimization & Strategic SourcingAs Head of Indirect Procurement at McCain Foods, I drive procurement excellence across pan-India operations, managing vendor portfolios worth $50Mn+ and delivering consistent cost savings.**Key Achievements:**• Reduced procurement costs by 15-20% YoY through strategic category management & vendor consolidation• Optimized vendor base reducing supplier count by 40% while improving quality metrics to 99.5%+• Implemented SAP-Ariba integrated procurement system achieving 25% faster P2P cycle time• Managed cross-functional procurement initiatives generating $2Mn+ in savings• Led vendor development programs improving on-time delivery from 85% to 98%• Spearheaded indirect procurement strategy for 50+ category spend areas• Achieved vendor scorecard compliance of 98%+ across 200+ suppliers• Delivered strategic sourcing initiatives with 18-22% average savings**Core Expertise:**Strategic Sourcing | Vendor Management | Category Strategy | Spend Analytics | Contract Negotiation | P2P Process Optimization | Supply Chain Analytics | SAP Procurement | Ariba | Power BI | Tableau | SQL | Procurement Analytics | RFQ/RFP Management | SRM | ESG Procurement**Background:**Electronics graduate with MBA (Finance & Marketing) from Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi. 5+ years in Direct & Indirect procurement across FMCG, metals, e-commerce, and manufacturing sectors including McCain Foods, AB InBev, Bizongo, Vedanta, and Vodafone.**Current Focus:**Building resilient, cost-effective supply chains while developing high-performing procurement teams. Passionate about driving sustainable procurement practices and leveraging analytics for strategic decision-making.**Certifications:**Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma (KPMG), AMCAT Certified Data Processing Specialist, and multiple procurement certifications.Open to connecting with procurement leaders, supply chain professionals, and industry peers. Let\'s collaborate on driving procurement excellence!

Experience

1. Head - Indirect Procurement

   McCain Foods

   Jun 2023 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Key Achievements:• Spearheaded indirect procurement strategy for 50+ category spend areas across pan-India operations• Reduced procurement costs by 15-20% YoY through strategic category management & vendor consolidation• Optimized vendor base reducing supplier count by 40% while improving quality metrics to 99.5%+• Implemented SAP-Ariba integrated procurement system achieving 25% faster P2P cycle time• Managed cross-functional procurement initiatives generating $2Mn+ in cost savings• Led vendor development programs improving on-time delivery from 85% to 98%• Achieved vendor scorecard compliance of 98%+ across 200+ active suppliers

Education

• Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2015 — 2017

• RKGIT

  Bachelor’s Degree

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Market Analysis
• Management
• Team Building
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Report Writing
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Financial Analysis
• Market Research
• Business Strategy