Kavippriyaa A

About Kavippriyaa A

Sourcing Manager | Strategic Procurement | Market Intelligence Enthusiast | Direct Commodities ExpertI’m a sourcing manager with 7+ years of experience making sense of market chaos, translating complex data into clear strategies, and turning supplier challenges into sourcing wins — all while helping businesses move beyond tactical buying to build real strategic value.Currently at GEP, I focus on solving complex problems at the intersection of strategy and operations — all within the fast-paced, ever-changing world of service-based industries.I specialize in procurement strategy, market intelligence, and cost optimization — or, in simpler terms, I help companies spend smarter, not harder. Key Highlights:• Led 70+ global projects at dsm-firmenich • Net Zero Carbon Protein Project: Led the transition to renewable protein sources, reducing €100M in CAPEX dependency and driving sustainable growth • Managed ₹80M procurement at VKL, unlocking ₹15M savings• Created a real-time commodity platform tracking 126+ global commodities• Won awards like the Quality Excellence Gold (2024) and Bright Spark for bringing results and energy to the table• Fish Oil Reporting: Rebuilt reporting for a €60M spend category, arming 12+ category managers with insights sharp enough to cut through the noise What Drives Me:Crafting sourcing strategies from data, trends, and supplier insights that deliver real results; plus a sprinkle of humor to prove work can be both effective and enjoyable.Vision:To lead sourcing transformations that are smart, strategic, and a bit more exciting- using tech, intelligence, and creativity to drive sustainable value across the supply chain. Beyond Work: I\'m a poet and I’m a writer who\'s currently working on my first book [Passion Project], rooted in a philosophy I believe the world urgently needs. It’s a fiery thought, brought to life through words- because true strategy isn’t just about business decisions; it’s about designing a life with purpose.Let’s connect to explore synergies and create value together![PS: I still have 500 words left in my word limit and if you made it this far, you definitely deserve a virtual coffee ]

Experience

1. Sourcing Manager

   GEP Worldwide

   Jun 2025 — Present · Coimbatore, IN

   Co-leading procurement strategy for a Fortune Global 100 FMCG client, managing APAC-wide sourcing initiatives across Direct categories, with a spend portfolio exceeding €250M.Key responsibilities include:• Driving strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization across APAC• Supporting digital procurement transformation and process improvement across the sourcing lifecycle

Education

• National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)

  PGDM

  2016 — 2018

• National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T)

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)

  2012 — 2016