Shiv Sajjanar
Delivery Head – Global Procurement & SCM | AI-Driven Transformation, Agile Operations & Measurable Impact
- Role
- Delivery Head - Sourcing, Procurement and Supply Chain Operations at Tech Mahindra
- Location
- Pune Division, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shiv Sajjanar
I am a Global Procurement, Sourcing & Supply Chain Executive with 20+ years of experience leading AI-enabled procurement transformation, digital innovation, and enterprise operations across BPO, captive, and enterprise organizations. I drive $800M+ indirect spend portfolios and lead 350+ cross-geography teams, delivering measurable cost optimization, process automation, and predictive, intelligence-driven decision-making. Partnering closely with executive leadership, I transform procurement into a strategic, AI-powered engine, enabling operational excellence, business growth, and sustainable enterprise impact, while fostering high-performing, data-driven teams.Personal Dossier:Industrial Engineer with an Operations Management degree and over 20 years of global experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and P2P operations. Recognized for driving AI-enabled strategic sourcing, digital procurement transformation, and cost optimization initiatives, consistently delivering profit improvement and alignment of purchasing programs with corporate objectives.Proven success across Banking (Captive Operations), Pharma, Automotive, and Manufacturing, managing multiple service delivery accounts and leading high-performing, cross-geography teams. Adept at leveraging analytics, process automation, and intelligence-driven decision-making to optimize operations, enhance supplier performance, and mitigate risks.A strong advocate for continuous learning and innovation, with a personal passion for languages (currently conversant in 9), reflecting adaptability, curiosity, and global mindset.
Experience
Delivery Head - Sourcing, Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Mar 2021 — Present · Pune, IN
Heading a 500+ global team, fostering a data-driven, high-performance culture and driving operational excellence across omnichannel procurement, SCM, and shared services.• Leading global procurement & supply chain operations for $800M+ indirect spend, leveraging AI-driven sourcing, analytics, and digital platforms to deliver cost optimization and strategic value.• Achieved ~12% multi-year cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and procurement transformation initiatives, aligned with enterprise goals.• Spearhead AI-enabled procurement transformation, implementing advanced platforms (SAP Ariba, Oracle) to streamline sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance tracking.• Partnered with executive leadership to define and execute TechM BPS (BPSNxt) strategy, positioning the organization as a predictive, intelligence-driven, globally recognized BPS leader.
Education
KLE College Engineering and Technology
BE, Industrial and Production Engineering
Karnatak Law Society's Institute Of Management Education and Research, Belgaum
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations
1998 — 2000
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