Akash Ruhela
Leading Strategic Sourcing Professional | Expert in Category Planning and Vendor Collaboration
- Role
- Head Category Management -ses at Sodexo
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Akash Ruhela
As a strategically focused professional with 18 years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain across diverse industries, I bring a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success. Currently, I spearhead the Strategic Sourcing and Category Management function at Sodexo India, overseeing a team of 15 category managers and buyers responsible for a diverse range of categories with an annual spend of approximately 600 Cr. In my role, I have executed sourcing strategies that have led to substantial cost savings and operational enhancements. My focus areas include key projects, capital goods, rate contracts, and Facility Management/CRES, with an emphasis on risk mapping and contingency planning for Sourcing-to-Contract (S2C). Utilizing advanced IT interfaces such as Coupa, SAP, and E-procurement, I streamline and optimize procurement processes, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in operations.My career is marked by leadership, analytical prowess, and decision-making abilities. I maintain a strategic focus on engaging stakeholders effectively to drive organizational success. I have also demonstrated expertise in improving supplier performance through structured quality improvement programs, including supplier audits, performance monitoring, and relationship management.Furthermore, I have established P2P supply chain processes and developed a work environment that optimizes resource and capacity utilization, thereby augmenting productivity and operational efficiencies. My commitment to excellence and continuous improvement has been a cornerstone of my career, consistently driving success in every organization I have been a part of.
Experience
Head Category Management -ses
Sep 2024 — Present · IN
Education
EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht
Certified in startegic sourcing and process, Sourcing
2012 — 2012
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University Uttar Pradesh
B.Tech, Mechanical Engineer
2004 — 2008
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
PGDBA, Finance managment
2008 — 2011
Skills
- Procurement
- Commissioning
- Materials Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Factory
- Contract Management
- Global Sourcing
- Supply Management
- Negotiation
- Piping
- Project Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Engineering
- Strategy
- Project Planning
- Supplier Evaluation
- Sourcing
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