Muddappa I K

About Muddappa I K

Procurement expert across diverse industries, driving high performance team in the area of agility and strategy for success.

Experience

1. Senior Sourcing Manager - Asia Pacific

   IBM

   Sep 2016 — Present · IN

   Successfully implemented sourcing strategies, policies, and technologies aligned with corporate goals. Influenced stakeholders with optimal purchase and support models for Software and Hardware procurement. Utilized analytics and industry benchmarking to achieve optimal solutions for Business and HR services, Staffing and training Commodities in line with the cohesive global strategy.\\\\nLed AI and IoT projects to enhance operational efficiency. Proven people manager, providing mentorship and ensuring risk-free operations.\\\\n\\\\nProjects:\\\\n• Developed a price prediction tool for IT products and Staff augmentation.\\\\n• Implemented real-time order tracking with integrators.\\\\n• Established blocked invoice notification system to vendors.\\\\n• Introduced above-clip notification system to Buyers.\\\\n• Created a trainer pool repository in collaboration with training vendors.\\\\n• Successfully implemented P-card in the research division and IBM labs.\\\\n• Introduced a Chatbot for IT claims and insurance claims.\\\\n• Implemented Non-PO form for benefits-related spend.\\\\n \\\\n\\\\n \\\\n \\\\n\\\\n \\\\n

Education

• Vidyavardhaka college of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering

  1998 — 2002