Shruti Sharma Garude

About Shruti Sharma Garude

Strategic Procurement Leader with over 14 years of experience (12 years in P&G) in sourcing across diverse spend pools including technology, media, external manufacturing and retail services. An alumna of IIM-Mumbai (Top 10 rank), I specialize in creating value through supplier partnerships, cost optimization and operational excellence, as well as leading high-impact projects that align procurement strategies with overarching business goals.My career encompasses successful initiatives in sourcing of AI-led digital tools and SaaS solutions, supplier relationship management ranging from global vendors to emerging startups, demonstrating sourcing excellence and touchless supplier operations. I have consistently delivered substantial cost savings and process improvements by leveraging emerging technologies and data-driven decision-making. My leadership extends to mentoring teams, promoting diversity and inclusion, and implementing sustainable sourcing that contribute to long-term organizational value.Outside work, I am a mother of a toddler & preschooler, parental wellbeing practitioner and love coaching budding professionals on life stages.

Experience

1. Sr Purchasing Manager - IT Services & Saas (Apac Mea Region)

   Procter & Gamble

   Sep 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   1) Defining and executing IT sourcing strategy: Leading the development and execution of IT sourcing strategy for P&G’s APAC MEA (AMA) region, driving sustainable competitive advantage for P&G India digital ecosystem and AMA region’s go-to-market digital transformation initiatives.2) Driving digital transformation: Partnering with local startups & global vendors to deploy next-gen AI/ML platforms and SaaS solutions supporting enterprise growth and operational agility across the value chain.3) Enable large-scale commercial value by driving automation / AI efficiencies at supplier end, challenging industry practices and bringing governance framework to life in evolving tech landscape 4) Managing IT service provider & SaaS partnerships: Engaging with IT service providers to design and implement custom applications, deliver comprehensive support services across the lifecycle of a digital product and ensure seamless integration of SaaS products into P&G’s business ecosystem.

Education

• Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)

  B.tech, Electronics

  2005 — 2009

• Indian Institute of Management Mumbai

  PGDIM, Industrial Management

  2010 — 2012

• SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce

  Higher Secondary School, Vocational Science

  2003 — 2005

• Sharon English High School

  Senior Secondary School

  1990 — 2003