Lakshman Guptha Challa

About Lakshman Guptha Challa

Lakshman Guptha is a professional with core strengths in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing,…

Experience

1. Strategic Procurement Services - Talent Development

   Deloitte

   Apr 2011 — Present

   Core activities include:•Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and contracting outsourced engagements, and other related professional services agreements for supplier engagement•Proactively identify strategic sourcing opportunities and develop category sourcing plans across categories; work effectively with stakeholders to achieve strategic sourcing goals; Run RFP process & recommend the best vendors for Outsourcing business based on the requirement of the Business •Responsible for leading and supporting all communications, systems, policies, procedures, processes and the management around the execution of supplier contracts, sourcing and designated supplier risk profile and compliance requirements•Analyse and document spend and savings within categories/understand supply markets•Establish and maintain analysis and tracking reports, while monitoring contract compliance and usage of specific Learning and Development services•Assist category leadership in managing supplier and stakeholder relationships to improve internal client satisfaction.•Understanding all the training requirements internally from the stakeholders, coordinate, perform and support all the procurement processes: source, negotiate pricing/contract terms and establish supplier contracts for both the US and India firms•Raising Purchase requisitions for the training programs and ensure the Purchase Orders are releasedAdditional Responsibilities:•Serve as liaison and primary point of contact by providing support in managing the Supplier Relationship Meetings and providing support to the Leadership in the Forecast preparation of the category•Preparing and Managing the complete reporting process of the category such as Contract Savings, Contract Expiration •Contribute to the development and implementation of program enhancements and new processes within Strategic Procurement

Education

• Indian Institute of Planning and Management

  MBA Finance

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Analysis
• Leadership
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Vendor Development
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Strategy
• Business Analysis
• Outsourcing
• Erp
• Consulting
• Process Engineering & Improvement
• Team Management
• Learning & Development Solutions
• Training
• Procurement
• Management