Siddhesh Nerkar

About Siddhesh Nerkar

Senior procurement professional with 12+ years of experience driving strategic sourcing, commercial excellence, and governance‑led procurement outcomes across complex supply chain environments. I hold an MBA in Supply Chain Management & Logistics (Symbiosis International University, Pune), an LLB, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mumbai University, enabling a rare integration of technical insight, legal rigor, and commercial strategy.I specialize in end‑to‑end procurement leadership, including cost transformation initiatives, Source‑to‑Contract and Procure‑to‑Pay frameworks, contract structuring and negotiation, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation. I have consistently partnered with cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver sustainable value, compliance, and operational efficiency.Digitally adept, I leverage SAP MM, Ariba Sourcing, GEP, Oracle, Power BI, Power Apps, and AI‑enabled procurement platforms to drive data‑led decisions and process excellence. I am a certified IATF and ISO 9001:2015 QMS Internal Auditor, with hands‑on experience in GMP, HALAL, and 6S audits, supporting quality, compliance, and continuous improvement agendas.

Experience

1. Procurement Buyer

   Jacobs

   Apr 2026 — Present · Navi Mumbai, IN

   Joined Jacobs as Buyer – Procurement & Contracts, based in Navi MumbaiSupporting global Engineering & Construction (E&C) projects, including Middle East regionProviding contract administration and commercial support to Project Managers and stakeholdersReviewing contracts to identify commercial, legal, and risk exposureManaging purchasing and subcontracting for materials, professional services, and construction servicesAdvising stakeholders on procurement strategy, governance, and compliancePreparing RFQs, conducting bid evaluations, and recommending source selectionsLeading PO / subcontract negotiations, including terms & conditionsAdministering Purchase Orders, change orders, and contract variationsEnsuring compliance with Jacobs corporate policies, DOA, and audit requirementsExperienced in Oracle, Ariba, iCertis, and digital procurement environmentsCollaborating closely with Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Project teamsFocused on risk‑aware procurement, contract governance, and value delivery

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Research
• Purchasing