Sumit Kumar
Logistics Category Manager | Procurement & Sourcing | Cost Optimization | Supplier Management | Spanish Speaker
- Role
- Logistics Category Manager at PepsiCo
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sumit Kumar
Procurement and contracts management professional with 10+ years of experience in…
Experience
Logistics Category Manager
Jan 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Lead strategic sourcing and category management for logistics (inbound, outbound, and warehousing) operations across the Iberia market.• Manage Fuel Surcharge (FSC) analysis and adjustment mechanisms for Spain and Portugal, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and market indices.• Utilize Transporeon, Ariba, Zycus, ASO Jaggaer, CSO platforms for e-sourcing (RFI, RFP, e-auctions) and Project44 (P44) for real-time tracking of carrier performance metrics (OTIF, lead time, delivery accuracy).• Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and supplier cost analysis to drive procurement decisions.• Execute the 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process (opportunity assessment, strategy development, market engagement, negotiation, contracting, implementation, and performance tracking).• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Supply Chain, Finance, and Legal for seamless project execution and alignment.• Develop and manage long-term partnerships with 3PL and freight suppliers, ensuring service level agreement (SLA) adherence and performance optimization.• Track and report savings, value delivery, and supplier KPIs on a periodic basis to global and regional procurement leadership.• Ensure compliance with PepsiCo’s Global Procurement Policies, sustainability goals, and responsible sourcing guidelines.• Lead supplier onboarding, QBRs, and issue resolution processes in collaboration with operations and quality teams.• Utilize analytical tools and dashboards to present cost models, TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and sourcing recommendations to leadership.
Education
Jamia Millia Islamia
Spanish
2009 — 2012
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
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