Santosh Kls
Senior Vice President: Global Procurement & Vendor Management
- Role
- Vice President Global Procurement & Vendor Management at Kfin Technologies Ltd
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Santosh Kls
20+ years of global enterprise expertise in Strategic - Planning/ Sourcing/ Procurement, and Enterprise Vendor Risk & Governance, driving resilient, value‑led operating models at scale.Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Vendor Management leader with deep expertise in governance and global operating models. Proven track record of working across geographies and partnering with multiple MNCs to set up and scale Global Capability Centers (GCCs). Brings hands‑on leadership in transition and transformation programs, driving efficient category management, cost optimization, and long‑term supplier value.A visionary leader with a clear mandate to transform Procurement and Vendor Management into a growth engine, leveraging innovation, advanced analytics, and new‑age technologies to enable effective commercial modeling and value creation.Backed by proven leadership, cross‑regional experience, and a strong execution track record, well‑positioned to lead the natural and systematic evolution of procurement operating models in complex global enterprises.An effective communicator and relationship builder, capable of partnering at all levels of business and management globally; brings strong analytical rigor and negotiation expertise to deliver sustainable outcomes.Proficient in guiding end‑to‑end RFX (RFI/RFP/RFQ) development, with strong capability in reviewing procurement volumes by product class, customization, and demand type to identify rate improvement opportunities, frame agreements, and successfully negotiate and finalize contracts.Vision to transform Procurement & Vendor management into a growth engine through an innovative approach, analytics by implementing new age technologies to drive effective commercial modelling.Proven leadership, cross-regional experience, and strong record of execution positions to lead natural & systematic evolution An effective communicator with relationship management skills with the capability to relate to people at any level of business and management across the globe; possess excellent analytical and negotiation skills
Experience
Vice President Global Procurement & Vendor Management
Apr 2022 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Education
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering
2001 — 2005
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