Rahul Gala

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT RAHUL GALA

Effectively prepare, coordinate and conduct all complex supplier negotiations. • Identify and analyze the strategic issues related to various supplier and recommends the best solution to senior management.• Deliver on cost reduction commitments through the identification, development and execution of strategic souring initiatives.• Negotiate complex supplier contracts, supports business groups in managing supplier contracts and relationships and drafts and makes necessary amendments to current contracts as necessary• Build effective and strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders • Develop strategic sourcing strategies for specific categories being purchased using industry analysis, business knowledge, competitive analysis and sourcing expertise.• Identify, research and prioritize possible sourcing opportunities through internal spend analysis, knowledge of business unit, potential savings and/or business need.• Identify new purchasing opportunities and savings strategies through internal spend analysis to ensure sourcing plans meet savings objectives with support from each business unit.• Manage and lead identified sourcing team through all sourcing activities including RFP development and analysis.• Develops and implements global efficiencies, standardized tools, practices and procedures, RFP, new supplier and decision-making evaluations.• Manage contractual relationships, contract management and regular due diligence on the existing supplier base.• Support development and adherence to financial, fraud-prevention policies and effectively implement it.