Saurabh Kumar Suman
PMP®- Certified Project Management Professional | Procurement Professional | IT Asset Management | Global IT Software and Hardware Procurement | Strategic Sourcing | Contract Management | Vendor Management | MBA in SCM
- Role
- Senior IT Asset Coordinator - Global Procurement at Publicis Groupe
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Saurabh Kumar Suman
Strategic and results-oriented Project & Procurement Manager with more than seven years of experience driving IT Asset Management, Telecom procurement, vendor performance, and contract governance across multi-country operations. Proven ability to integrate commercial strategy with operational needs to ensure compliant, optimized, and scalable procurement functions that directly enhance service delivery and financial outcomes. Expert in designing and executing lifecycle management programs that reduce risk, strengthen accountability, and maximize the value of IT and Telecom investments across large and diverse enterprise ecosystems.Successfully led strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, lifecycle governance, and catalog automation initiatives that improved data integrity, reduced redundancy, and enabled consistent year-over-year savings. Skilled in managing high-volume contract portfolios, leading cross-functional procurement operations, and aligning commercial activities with business priorities and regional regulatory requirements. Adept at partnering with more than sixty global business units, providing guidance that supports transparent budgeting, standardized processes, and continuous improvement across the technology supply chain.A strong advocate for digital transformation, I leverage ServiceNow and analytics-driven insights to enhance decision quality, streamline approval workflows, expedite procurement cycles, and proactively manage renewals to avoid unplanned spend. Known for high-impact stakeholder collaboration, clear communication, and disciplined program execution that ensures on-time delivery, measurable results, and improved vendor accountability. Passionate about elevating procurement into a strategic function that delivers innovation, cost efficiency, risk reduction, and long-term enterprise value.Core competencies: IT Asset Management, Telecom Procurement, Contract Lifecycle Governance, Vendor Relationship Management, Cost Optimization, Process Automation, Risk and Compliance Management, Strategic Sourcing, ServiceNow, Data-Driven Performance Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Global Operations Support.Committed to operational excellence and continuous evolution of procurement standards that keep organizations competitive, agile, and financially efficient.
Experience
Senior IT Asset Coordinator - Global Procurement
May 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Owned Telecom & Mobile asset lifecycle for UK & France, managing contracts and vendor relationships with EE (British Telecom), OBS & SFR, ensuring SLA adherence & financial compliance.2. Led end-to-end intracompany procurement transformation, reducing cycle time by 30% through process automation and workflow standardization.3. Eliminated third-party vendor dependency in France, insourced full procurement operations, and secured €188K annual cost savings, driving strong P&L improvement.4. Managed and optimized telecom procurement for 60+ agencies, ensuring operational continuity and centralized governance.5. Delivered year-on-year procurement savings through negotiation, supplier consolidation, and spend control initiatives.6. Conducted software metering & harvesting to reallocate licenses unused for 90+ days, reducing waste and enabling compliant cost avoidance.7. Implemented global Mobile & Telecom Procurement Policy adopted across regions for contractual, security, and operational standardization.8. Utilized ServiceNow for procurement, asset tracking, inventory governance, vendor ticketing, and policy-driven approval workflows.9. Directed contract gap analysis and renegotiation activities, achieving 10% cost efficiency and better vendor portfolio alignment.10. Developed dashboards & KPI reporting to track spend trends, vendor performance, renewal schedules, and asset utilization to support leadership decisions and their achievements.
Education
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College
B.com, Accounting and Finance
2012 — 2015
Amity University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Kendiya Vidyalaya Khagaria
Primary Education
2000 — 2007
Kendriya Vidyalaya janakpuri, New Delhi
Business/Commerce, General
2011 — 2012
Kendriya Vidyalaya Janakpuri New Delhi
Regular/General High School/senior Secondary education
2008 — 2010
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