Reshma Nitin Dandekar

About Reshma Nitin Dandekar

Experienced Procurement professional with a demonstrated history of working in the Energy industry, Renewable industry and FMCG industry since Year 2009. Skilled in Direct & Indirect procurement, Strategic sourcing, Opex Procurement, E-Auction, Negotiation & Contracting, vendor management, Microsoft office, SAP. Actively seeking a Strategic Sourcing / Procurement position with an organization to work positively, progressively, and proactive manner by constantly innovating and learning.Having professional experience at Reliance Infrastructure Limited, Senvion Wind Technology Pvt Ltd, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Unilever UK in Supply Chain / Procurement Operations. Currently responsible for Responsible for Procurement Global R&D Portfolio, Learning & Development and Outplacement Portfolio. Key functional areas of spend under R&D such as CTI, Analytical, Clinical, Prototyping & Pilot Moulds, technical design, Statutory partners, Academic. An extravagant performer with good analytical abilities, performing strategic planning & procurement activities for the best sources of supply; Ability to work in a hugely diverse, cross cultural business environment with Problem solving skills to analyze the situation & take decisions to support the business needs. Strategy building, negotiating skills, quick learning & multitasking is my core strength. I am a keen learner and able to adapt to every environment. I have always focused on developing strong business relationships with vendors with extensive experience in managing large accounts with my proficiency in SAP, Online Vendor Management System, E-Auction (E-procurement).Strong operations professional with a Master of Science (MSc) focused in international technology management from University of Warwick - UK, Post graduate diploma in Supply Chain Management from NMIMS and Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering - Mumbai. For any opportunities or networking purpose, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or mail me at r••••••••@gmail.com. I am ready to relocate for good job opportunities

Experience

1. Strategic Sourcing Manager - Global - Workforce Portfolio- R & d and Innovation Portfolio

   Unilever

   Apr 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Develop and help to implement global sourcing and supplier strategies for R&D in sub-portfolios within the Workforce portfolio that deliver best realized value to the Unilever business• Identify and assess potential R&D scope, prepare and manage supplier selections and finalize commercial agreements, coordinating with budget holders and support functions such as Legal, Tax and Data Privacy effectively and efficiently• Establish successful Ways of Working between stakeholders and Procurement for the respective Workforce Portfolio including knowledge dissemination on R&D and Supply Chain and Workforce • Build and maintain strong and successful working relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and user communities across Unilever business.• Take ownership on and lead projects to deliver the OneMBS agenda across key value pillars such as Sourcing Excellence, Partner with Purpose, Preferred Supplier governance, Supplier Diversity, Contract Life-cycle Management, Responsible Sourcing, savings, cash, Social Commitments.• Build and maintain market knowledge of trends and suppliers in Workforce Management • Manage the assigned Portfolios in terms of sourcing, contracting, stakeholder and supplier partner management activities on a day-to-day basis• Execute innovative strategic sourcing processes, support CPM roll-out as relevant and focus on delivering best value to the Unilever business.• Take ownership on and lead projects to deliver the One MBS agenda a part of the portfolio across the key areas of Partner with Purpose (PWP), RSP, Sustainability, CLM, Savings, Cash, People well-being, etc.

Education

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

  P G Diploma, Supply Chain Management

  2014 — 2016

• D G Ruparel College, Mumbai

  Associate's Degree, Science

  2003 — 2005

• Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Sardar Patel College Of Engineering

  Engineer's Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2005 — 2009

• University of Warwick - WMG

  Master’s Degree, International Technology Management

  2016 — 2017

• Shardashram Vidyamandir Girls Highschool

  High School, Primary and secondary highschool

  1994 — 2003