Shankar Natarajan
Procurement Analyst @Jukshio
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Analyst @Jukshio
Hyderabad, IN
Procurement Analyst | Jukshio Technology Innovation Pvt. Ltd.Hyderabad, India | Sep 2024 – PresentAt Jukshio, I play a dual role managing procurement and analysis functions. I streamlined the entire procure-to-pay (P2P) process from scratch, built vendor management workflows, and supported strategic decision-making through data insights. My work directly contributed to cost savings, operational efficiency, and structured procurement practices.Key Contributions:Procurement Process Ownership:Created and implemented a complete P2P procurement workflow, including approval flows and stakeholder alignment.Vendor Management System:Designed and managed the end-to-end vendor onboarding and evaluation process, ensuring compliance and transparency.Cost Optimization:Analyzed historical purchase data, optimized vendor selection, and achieved significant cost savings through negotiation and strategic sourcing.Tool & Infrastructure Procurement:Handled IT, hardware, and non-IT infrastructure purchases by coordinating with internal teams and preferred vendors.Stakeholder Engagement:Collaborated closely with department heads, finance, and tech teams to understand needs and deliver timely procurement support.Data Analysis & Reporting:Leveraged Excel and internal tools to generate procurement insights, track KPIs, and support leadership with reports and presentations.Presentation to CXOs:Regularly created and presented weekly procurement and vendor performance updates to CEOs and key stakeholders.
EDUCATION
Hindustan College of Arts & Science
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
ABOUT SHANKAR NATARAJAN
Experienced in the fast-paced world of sports coaching as an Assistant Football Coach at Great Goals Academy, I transitioned into the dynamic realm of shared service centers (SSC) as a Junior Buyer at Vestas, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions. At Vestas, I managed indirect procurement across the AMER and LATAM regions, with a strong focus on fleet management, tools procurement, and vendor coordination. I played a key role in resolving over $20 million in unpaid and unresolved POIs, optimizing operations, and ensuring procurement compliance across multiple geographies.In September 2024, I joined Jukshio, a software development company, as a Procurement Analyst, where I independently built and streamlined the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. My contributions include setting up structured procurement workflows, implementing a centralized ticketing system, and developing a comprehensive vendor management system. I manage procurement across IT, hardware, and non-IT categories, consistently delivering cost savings, transparency, and operational efficiency and analytics.Beyond procurement, I am passionate about the intersection of data science and business analytics. I am currently pursuing the Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics at Great Lakes Institute of Management, equipping myself to merge procurement expertise with data-driven decision-making.I thrive in high-growth environments, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and am driven by continuous learning, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.
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