Kandarp Singh Chouhan

About Kandarp Singh Chouhan

With 11+ years of experience in staffing and vendor management, I specialize in building and scaling high-performing vendor ecosystems that deliver measurable hiring success across global markets. My career has given me exposure to India, USA, LATAM, and the Middle East, where I’ve partnered with clients such as Apex Systems, TEKsystems, and Capgemini to drive seamless talent delivery.I have successfully closed niche and large-scale roles in application development, data sciences, ERP systems, networking, and cybersecurity, covering industries like BFSI, eCommerce, retail, and manufacturing.Key areas of expertise:Global Vendor Management – onboarding, compliance, governance & performance reviewsStrategic Workforce Planning – aligning client needs with vendor delivery across regionsAI-driven Hiring & Staffing Optimization – improving efficiency, reducing duplication, and boosting submission-to-hire ratiosCross-border Staffing – contract and full-time hiring for diverse marketsPassionate about collaboration, transparency, and innovation, I thrive on fostering long-term vendor partnerships that help businesses scale globally while staying agile in competitive markets. Always open to connecting with global staffing vendors, TA leaders, and HR innovators looking to optimize their vendor networks and transform hiring outcomes.

Experience

1. Sr Staffing Partner

   Gruve

   Jun 2025 — Present · Pune City, IN

   Building and managing high-performing staffing and subcontracting ecosystems across global markets. My expertise lies in driving strategic partnerships, enabling resource fulfillment, and ensuring compliance across diverse geographies.I specialize in: Developing and executing staffing partner strategies for project-based and long-term hiring needs Identifying, evaluating, and onboarding vendors aligned with quality, compliance, and cost benchmarks Negotiating contracts, optimizing rate structures, and ensuring SLA adherence Collaborating with delivery, HR, legal, finance, and talent acquisition teams for seamless operations Leveraging ATS, VMS, and CRM tools to manage resource pipelines and track performanceHaving worked extensively in IT services, professional services, and vendor ecosystems, I bring strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and global resource planning expertise. I thrive in fast-paced, delivery-driven environments and am passionate about continuously improving partner performance and mix to meet evolving business needs.Experienced in working with offshore, nearshore, and onshore partners across India, US, UAE, and APAC.

Education

• Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

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

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Recruiting
• Mobile Applications
• Marketing
• Customer Service
• Barter Marketing
• Leadership
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Market Research
• Business Development
• Training
• Human Resources
• New Business Development
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Business Strategy
• Crm
• Marketing Strategy
• Web Development
• Business Analysis
• Teamwork
• Team Management
• Marketing Communications
• Management