Sudhir Kumar
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader | $100M+ in Cost Savings | Expert in IT, BPO, and Global Vendor Management
- Role
- Senior Consultant Sourcing and Contract Management at Chain IQ Group AG
- Location
- South Delhi, DL, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sudhir Kumar
Seasoned sourcing and procurement professional with over 14 years of global experience across IT, BPO, manufacturing, and consulting sectors. Proven track record of delivering over $100M in cost savings through strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and procurement transformation.Currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Chain IQ, I specialize in ITO/BPO contracting, stakeholder engagement, and market intelligence. I bring deep expertise in managing end-to-end sourcing lifecycles, leading cross-functional teams, and aligning procurement strategies with business goals.Recognized for my ability to influence C-level stakeholders, anticipate market trends, and drive value through innovative sourcing models. Passionate about building sustainable procurement ecosystems and mentoring future leaders in the field.
Experience
Senior Consultant Sourcing and Contract Management
Oct 2023 — Present
Led global sourcing initiatives in ITO and technology procurement- Negotiated complex contracts with vendors like Microsoft, TCS, and Cognizant- Delivered $100M+ in client savings through strategic advisory and vendor management- Regularly engaged with C-level clients to optimize sourcing strategies
Education
Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
SMU Academy
Master of Business Administration, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education
Executive MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Manipal University Jaipur
Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Skills
- Vendor Management
- Negotiation
- Business Process Improvement
- Management
- Outsourcing
- Process Improvement
- Team Management
- Project Management
- Sourcing
- Supply Chain Management
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