Samarth Shamarao

About Samarth Shamarao

Visionary Global Procurement and Supply Chain Executive with a proven track record of leading large-scale, high-impact operations across diverse industries including IT, Pharma, Finance & Accounting, SaaS, Social Media, Cloud Communications, Technology & Services. I specialize in driving AI-powered transformation, intelligent automation, and data-driven decision-making to unlock strategic value, elevate client experience, and deliver measurable business outcomes.As a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM®), I bring deep expertise in global sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management—combined with a strong focus on cost optimization, risk mitigation, and operational excellence. I’ve successfully led organizations with up to employees, managed budgets exceeding $1B and built high-performing teams from the ground up in both enterprise and start-up environments.I’m passionate about developing future-ready talent, fostering inclusive and diverse workplaces, and creating clear career glidepaths that empower individuals to grow and lead. My leadership style is grounded in client-centricity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of innovation.

Experience

1. Global Procurement India Center & Apac Geo Practice Leader

   IBM

   Jun 2025 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

   In this senior leadership role, I lead two strategic portfolios within IBM’s Global Procurement Services:1. India Center LeaderI lead one of IBM’s largest and most strategic procurement hubs, with professionals across BPO/Delivery, Internal Procurement, Accounts Payable (AP) and Transition & Transformation- Lead client-facing BPO/Delivery team, driving gross profit through strategic procurement services- Manage Internal Procurement and AP teams supporting IBM’s internal stakeholders and contributing to top-line growth- Guide the Transition & Transformation team to ensure seamless onboarding and readiness of new client accounts- Champion AI, analytics, and automation to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and unlock new value- Foster a culture of engagement, career growth, and leadership development across all levels- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in team culture and decision-making- Align center goals with IBM’s global procurement transformation agenda.2. APAC Geo Practice LeaderAs the geo practice leader, I drive strategic alignment across APAC regional delivery centers to enhance operational efficiency & client satisfaction- Partner with global and regional stakeholders to shape growth strategies and support sales enablement- Contribute to pipeline development, solutioning, and client engagement for sales pursuits- Lead cross-functional collaboration to co-create innovative procurement solutions- Drive delivery excellence through standardized governance and performance metrics- Build talent and capabilities across APAC, fostering continuous learning and high performance- Enable knowledge sharing across geographies to accelerate innovation and client outcomes- Support go-to-market strategies and client presentations with global sales teams- Promote a “One Team” culture focused on transparency, inclusivity, and shared success- Advance AI and digital adoption in procurement delivery.

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2003 — 2007

• Institute For Supply Management (ISM)

  Certificated Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

  Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Management (EEP), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

Skills

• Team Management
• Tableau
• Cognos
• Supplier Development
• Microsoft Office
• Analysis
• Esourcing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Procure-to-Pay
• Vendor Management
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Strategy
• Supplier Base Optimization
• Spend Analysis
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Business Process Improvement
• Process Improvement
• Business Analysis
• Outsourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Sdlc
• Stakeholder Management
• Sap
• Change Management
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Catalog Management
• Ariba
• Project Management
• Integration
• Management
• Training
• Testing
• Procurement
• E-Procurement
• Leadership
• Sap Products