Sumit Shah
Global Procurement Leader | Category Management & Strategic Sourcing (CS & IT) | Contract & Risk Governance | Stakeholder Partnership | Delivering TCO Impact
- Role
- Category Manager at Aligned Automation
- Location
- Hyderabad, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sumit Shah
Over the last 21+ years, I’ve transformed sourcing strategies across tech and corporate services, consistently unlocking value across borders and categories.” Then segue into your core competencies, ideally grouped under three themes: Commercial Impact, Stakeholder Excellence, and Governance & Risk.
Experience
Category Manager
May 2022 — Present · IN
Spearheading global procurement strategy across HR consulting, advisory services, and enterprise IT software to support digital transformation and innovation goals- Managing a $300M+ annual category spend while delivering cost savings through forward-thinking sourcing strategies that enhance service quality, supplier performance, and total value- Leading and mentoring cross-functional teams, elevating negotiation skills and stakeholder collaboration, resulting in a 30% improvement in vendor engagement efficiency- Driving cross-regional procurement initiatives across US, EU, and APAC, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and consistent contract governance- Building robust project pipelines through strategic spend analysis and data-driven opportunity assessments aligned with category priorities- Leading complex contract negotiations with Legal teams to mitigate risk and reduce approval timelines by 35%, improving turnaround and compliance- Streamlining procurement operations through automation—accelerating RFP workflows, improving supplier onboarding, and reducing sourcing cycle time by 40%- Elevating spend analytics precision by 35%, supporting enhanced business planning and sourcing intelligence- Designing and leading SRM frameworks and continuous improvement programs to foster strategic supplier partnerships and drive innovation.Achievements- Delivered substantial cost savings while managing a $300M global category portfolio- Recognized for exceptional leadership in managing and developing a high-performing global procurement team across Corporate Services- Led international procurement programs, ensuring seamless stakeholder collaboration and alignment with strategic business objectives- Designed and executed innovative category strategies that improved supplier performance, reduced risk, and built strong global stakeholder partnerships.
Education
The Delta Study
Schooling..
1987 — 1998
Next Level Purchasing
SPSM
2007 — 2008
Mahatma Gandhi University
PreDegree & Bachelor in Commerce
1998 — 2003
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