Mukesh Pal
Global Category Manager-cloud, Hosting, Network and Security @SKF Group
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WORK HISTORY
Global Category Manager-cloud, Hosting, Network and Security @SKF Group
Gothenburg, SE
Leading Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation activities to support the Infrastructure and Public Cloud (Both Azure and AWS) requirements of the business on a global basis, working closely with the Regional Procurement teams to ensure global initiatives and agreements are implemented across SKF• Ongoing cost management of related contracts within Hosting and Network services by engaging with key stakeholders to jointly and actively managing costs and contributing to overall cost reduction and service improvement• Developing and implementing the category strategy for hosting (on prem and Cloud) and Network services • Managing Annual spend of approx. 40 Million Euros for Hosting, Network and Security services• Lead all Hosting and Network related activities and supporting business-led sourcing initiatives, becoming a value enabler and partner for the business.• Managing the key suppliers (DXC, HCL Technologies) for On Prem Hosting services covering Midrange and Mainframe environments• Supplier relationship management focusing on:o Contract management- Adherence, amendments, renewalso Supplier governance based on supplier categorization (Strategic, Tactical or Transactional)o Supplier development and consolidation
EDUCATION
K.V.No 1 Amritsar Cantt
10th & 12th, physics, Chemistry, Maths
ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management
MBA, Systems, Marketing
RJIT
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics & communications
SKILLS
ABOUT MUKESH PAL
Strategic IT sourcing and techno‑commercial professional with strong experience across Cloud, Software‑Defined technologies, Cybersecurity, and global IT outsourcing. I specialize in driving commercial value, supplier performance, and cost transformation through structured sourcing, negotiation, and governance.I have experience leading IT procurement workstream for major divestment and carve‑out program, including contract separation, supplier renegotiations, TSA creation, and establishing standalone sourcing/governance models—ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption.Passionate about partnering with technology and business teams to deliver secure, agile, and cost‑efficient solutions that enable transformation and long‑term value.Core Competencies & SpecialtiesIT Carveout/DivestmentStrategic Sourcing & ProcurementIT OutsourcingSAP and Microsoft licensingCloud Sourcing & Technologies (Azure, AWS)Cost TransformationRFx Management (RFI, RFP, RFQ)Supplier Governance & Relationship ManagementCategory Development & ManagementProject ManagementProblem SolvingNextGen IT Technologies (SD‑WAN, SD‑LAN, Cybersecurity, SIAM)
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