Suresh Ghanta

About Suresh Ghanta

A strategic professional with 13+ years’ experience in Strategic Sourcing/ Procurement• Demonstrated excellence in managing leadership, both internally and externally.• Proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive spend management strategies, conducting thorough supplier assessments, and skillfully negotiating for optimal costs.• Proficient in identifying diverse cost-saving opportunities across various business units and geographical regions, ensuring the procurement of top-tier products and support within budget constraints.• Extensive hands-on experience in evaluating and selecting suppliers globally, conducting periodic business reviews to address challenges and implement corrective measures for continuous improvement.• Adept at driving efficiency and value through strategic procurement initiatives, leveraging market insights and industry best practices to achieve organizational goals effectively.• Identified different cost saving opportunities/strategies across various business units and Geographies to ensure procurement of best Product/support within the available budget • Explored and identified new trends in product/service industry in the market and evaluated the possibility of implementing the same in-house to get the associated cost, process & delivery benefits

Experience

1. Senior Manager Cloud Governance

   RTX

   Oct 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Working as Senior manager, Cloud Governance focused on cloud and digital infrastructure.• Identify and lead cloud migration opportunities, with a focus on cost optimization, business synergies, and improved speed-to-value.• Regularly review and enhance the cloud migration roadmap to maximize efficiency and cross-BU alignment.• Evaluate and negotiate complex agreements with major cloud service providers ensuring competitive pricing and favorable terms.• Support cloud financial modeling, forecasting, and business case development in alignment with enterprise objectives.• Monitor supplier cost metrics, track monthly expenditures, and generate actionable insights on performance.• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with legal, finance, IT, and security stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.• Establish and lead supplier governance and engagement plan to drive value, performance, and strategic alignment.• Conduct quarterly supplier performance reviews, benchmarking, and reporting to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.

Education

• Christ University, Bangalore

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

  2009 — 2011

• Andhra University

  Bachelor of business management (BBM), Accounting

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Contract Management
• Bid Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Business Development
• Management
• Procurement
• Team Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Negotiations
• Crm
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Market Research