Saurabh Kadakia

IT Procurement Senior Manager @Cyient

Hyderabad, IN

Managing global IT procurement with a focus on cost optimization, cash flow efficiency, vendoBuilt and managed long-term relationships with over 25 global IT vendors, ensuring on-time delivery and 100% SLA compliance across all major service providersDeveloped and implemented IT procurement strategies that led to a 15% reduction in overall IT spend over 12 months by consolidating vendor contracts and leveraging bulk purchase agreements.Negotiated new licensing agreements that saved $250K annually; identified and eliminated redundant software subscriptions across departmentsSuccessfully negotiated multi-year IT support contracts with top-tier vendors, securing enhanced service terms at reduced costsMonitored vendor performance against SLAs using internal dashboards; resolved escalations proactively, maintaining 98% SLA adherence across quartersCoordinated payment schedules and early payment discount strategies that improved cash flow and secured additional savings of $80K annually Drafted and managed IT vendor contracts, ensuring 100% compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements; renegotiated terms during renewal for better alignment with company goalsDeveloped a vendor risk matrix to assess potential supply chain and service delivery risks, leading to the preemptive mitigation of a critical vendor disruptionLed a team of 2 procurement analysts; conducted training sessions on strategic sourcing and ERP usage, improving team performance by 30%Leveraged spend analytics and dashboards to identify underutilized assets, reducing IT asset redundancy by 20%.Acted as a liaison between cross-functional teams and vendors; facilitated quarterly business reviews to align expectations and performance

University of Windsor

Bachelor