Mahesh Paste

About Mahesh Paste

A Sourcing Procurement & Digital Transformation Leader with rich experience in driving…

Experience

1. Engagement Manager

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Dec 2021 — Present · Pune, IN

   Detailed ResponsibilitiesPresales Collaboration with Sales TeamsPartnered closely with sales teams to contribute domain expertise and solution insight during presales. Crafted value-driven solution narratives and presented technical demonstrations that addressed client-specific challenges.Resource Fulfillment & Client Expectation ManagementOversaw end-to-end staffing strategy, ensuring timely and skill-aligned resource allocation. Maintained open communication channels with stakeholders to align delivery outcomes with client expectations.Client Relationship ManagementActed as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, fostering trust and long-term engagement. Proactively engaged in strategic discussions to anticipate future needs and co-develop roadmaps.Issue Resolution & Conflict ManagementHandled escalations with agility by performing root-cause analyses and implementing sustainable corrective actions. Ensured minimal disruption to project timelines or client satisfaction.Progress Reporting & Executive UpdatesPrepared and presented comprehensive weekly/monthly dashboards highlighting KPIs, risk mitigation, milestones, and financial metrics to clients and internal leadership.Practice Development & Internal EnablementSpearheaded initiatives for building solution accelerators, internal knowledge repositories, and reusable frameworks to increase delivery efficiency and sales readiness.Project Allocation and Billability OptimizationStreamlined project staffing by aligning skills with demand forecasts. Monitored team billability and ensured optimal utilization rates across project portfolios.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  MBA Specialization in Operation Research for Management (PGDORM) as well as BE Mechanical

  1999 — 2007

• IIMM

  Certified Professional in Supply Management

  2014 — 2016

• Institute for Supply Management

  CPSM

  2017 — 2020

Skills

• Analytic Thinking
• Team Management
• Spend Management
• Spend Analysis
• Analytics
• Strategic Sourcing
• Project Management
• Management Consulting
• Strategic Consulting
• Business Analysis
• Process Consulting
• Innovator
• New Business Development
• Resource Management
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Management
• Vendor Management
• Management
• Leadership
• Analysis
• Outsourcing
• Consulting
• Business Intelligence
• Erp
• Databases
• Business Process Improvement
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Pre-Sales
• Procure-to-Pay