Sivaramakrishnan R

Business Process Lead @Tata Consultancy Services

Bengaluru, IN

Pioneered a pilot project from inception, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to establish a robust and scalable sourcing process, which improved process efficiency by 50% • Led and managed a team to execute autonomous sourcing processes, serving as the primary point of contact between the team and the client for seamless communication and coordination• Managed supplier-level and commodity-level contracts totaling $50M, with a strong emphasis on MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) and indirect procurement, ensuring compliance and value delivery. Received client appreciations multiple times• Oversaw the end-to-end PR-to-PO process for purchase orders ranging from $0 to $10M, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with procurement policies• Designed and implemented workflow optimization strategies that improved sourcing turnaround time and enhanced team productivity. The Turn Around Time decreased from 6 to 3 days• Built and nurtured strong relationships with key suppliers, enabling better negotiation outcomes and strategic sourcing opportunities• Provided regular process updates and reports to senior management and clients, enabling informed decision-making and fostering trust