Paniraj Chakilela

About Paniraj Chakilela

Strategic IT Leader & Digital ArchitectTransforming global procurement from a back-office function into a strategic, data-driven powerhouse.​With over 13 years of experience at the intersection of SAP excellence and digital innovation, I lead the charge in modernizing international indirect procurement. My expertise lies in orchestrating complex, global IT teams to deliver a \"best-of-breed\" technology stack that balances the scale of SAP with the agility of niche, high-impact solutions.​ Current Initiatives & Digital Roadmap​I am currently spearheading a suite of forward-looking implementations designed to future-proof the supply chain:​SAP Supplier Risk: Building resilient supply chains by embedding proactive risk management into the procurement lifecycle.Supply Chain Collaboration: Bridging the gap between internal operations and external partners for real-time visibility. I specialize in creating a unified digital ecosystem by integrating core SAP modules with advanced third-party platforms:​The SAP Core: Mastery across SAP Ariba (Cloud), TM, and MM (On-Premise), with a deep architectural understanding of SAP Finance (FI/CO/PS). Beyond the SAP Ecosystem: Proven success implementing Celonis for process mining, and Sievo & Spend HQ for advanced spend intelligence.​ Leadership Impact​I don\'t just implement software; I revolutionize how businesses operate. My focus is on:​Orchestrating Innovation: Leading international teams to execute high-stakes digital transformations.​Vendor Excellence: Elevating partnerships through transparent, data-backed collaboration.​Optimal Results: Turning complex data into actionable insights that drive the bottom line.

Experience

1. Senior Business Analyst

   Waymo

   Jul 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Indirect Source to Pay IT Lead

Education

• National Institute of Technology Warangal

  Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Materials Engineering

  2008 — 2012

• Little Flower High School

  High School/Secondary Certificate Programs

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Photoshop
• Functional Testing
• User Acceptance Testing
• Microsoft Word
• Requirements Analysis
• Regression Testing
• Sap Implementation
• Hp Quality Center
• System Testing
• Sap Testing
• Sap Travel Management
• Business Development
• Sap Mm
• Sap Procurement
• Procure-to-Pay
• Sap Erp
• Ariba
• Microsoft Office
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Functional Requirements
• Windows
• Test Planning
• Test Management
• Manual Testing
• Testing
• New Business Development
• Sap Ariba
• Test Strategy
• Procurement
• Functional Specifications
• C++