Shobhit Shukla

About Shobhit Shukla

A seasoned procurement leader with more than 13 years of experience in procurement categories including Capital Expenditures (CapEx), Professional Services,Technology Services,Marketing, HR Benefit Services, Payroll, IT Hardware and Peripherals, and Corporate Travel. Proven ability to lead complex contract negotiations, develop and implement sourcing strategies, and manage global supplier relationships to drive long-term value.Successfully negotiated high-value construction contracts with annual spends ranging from $5 million to $50 million. Designed and executed an insurance sourcing strategy for a $20 million annual spend, achieving $6 million in cost avoidance. Oversaw the sourcing of global IT peripherals with an annual spend of $7 million, resulting in an 8% cost reduction. Directed professional services contracting initiatives with a total spend of $20 million, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance.Mentored and developed high-performing teams, including up to 10 senior buyers, focusing on both professional growth and capability development.Career Highlights:Global Category Manager – AmazonOver three years of experience driving strategic procurement initiatives across multiple indirect categories, including HR Benefits, Corporate Travel, IT, Operations, Marketing, and Professional Services. Delivered measurable business outcomes through supplier relationship management, cost optimization, and risk mitigation. Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to enable operational excellence and align sourcing strategies with organizational goals.APAC Sourcing Leader – CargillLed large-scale sourcing efforts and supplier management programs across the APAC region. Developed and executed regional procurement strategies, delivering substantial cost savings and process improvements. Fostered collaborative supplier partnerships and championed procurement innovation through data-driven insights and strategic sourcing methodologies.Atkins - Cost Engineer -Served as a Cost Consultant and Project Manager, overseeing the successful delivery of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects across various counties in the United Kingdom. Acted as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, alignment of project objectives, and timely resolution of commercial issues Demonstrated strong stakeholder management skills by working closely with internal teams, clients, and external consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes and drive project success.

Experience

1. Global Category Manager

   Amazon

   Dec 2021 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

   Developed and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect categories, including HR Benefits, Corporate Travel, IT, Operations, Marketing, and Professional Services. Annual spend under management ~$150MM.Delivered measurable business outcomes through supplier relationship management, cost optimization, and risk mitigation. Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to enable operational excellence and align sourcing strategies with organizational goals.

Education

• Management Development Institute, Gurgaon

  MBA, Strategy and Operations management

• National Institute of Technology Silchar

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech

Skills

• Capital Projects
• Strategic Sourcing
• Structural Analysis
• Structural Engineering
• Highways
• Staad
• Category Management
• Civil Engineering
• Autocad
• C