Padmini Janakaraj

Manager | Procurement Operations | People Manager | Network delivery logistics | Material Management Group | Contract Management

Role
Manager, Procurement Operations at IBM
Location
Bengaluru, KA, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Padmini Janakaraj

PEOPLE MANAGER | PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | CONTRACT MANAGEMENT | CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION | ORDER MANAGEMENTDecisive, ambitious, action-oriented, and results focused leader currently in the role of Deputy Manager - Procurement Operations, with 10 years of experience in Procurement and Logistics support. Carrying extensive experience in processes associated with Procurement related roles such as, Purchase Order Management, Contract Administration and Catalog Management, Tactical Sourcing and Material Management.Strong competence in working collaboratively with business stakeholders, clients, and suppliers to achieve optimum outcomes. Proven abilities in cross-boundary collaboration, applying business controls and compliance requirements, process migration and transition, process documentation and Business process mapping for automation assessments and review.

Experience

  1. Manager, Procurement Operations

    IBM

    Jan 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

    Responsible for managing operations of Procurement processes including support of procurement helpdesk, Invoice exceptions, Contract Administration, Catalog Enablement, Supplier Management, Order Management and Tactical Sourcing. RFQ, PO Management & Procurement Policy and Procedures compliance.Onboarding suppliers in ERP (iValua & PeopleSoft), document verification and record keeping.• Responsible to direct and coach the team on the need basis towards meeting client expectations, execute operational plan to ensure all engagement SLAs are consistently met.• Responsible for indirect materials support and automotive factory operations.• Discharge management responsibilities common to all managers within the organization• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks foreseen as potential bottlenecks in the processes.• Recruit and retain team members, improve employee motivation, and provide performance feedback periodically.• Conduct periodic internal reviews and resolve any issues relating to Business Controls Guidelines.Highlight – Headed a team of 12 Resources (FTEs)

Education

  • Malleshwaram Ladies Association FGC, 14th Cross Raod, Malleshwaram, Bangalore-3

    Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Business/Management

    2009 — 2012

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