Umamaheswari K
Director-Procurement, Travel & CSR | Immigration | Presiding Officer-POSH ICC | Building/Interior Fitouts | Administration | India & Global Office Expansions| Employee Engagements | Writer, Reader & Poet
- Role
- Director-procurement, Travel & Csr at Prodapt
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Umamaheswari K
Experienced Director - Procure-to-Pay, Travel & CSR with a demonstrated history of…
Experience
Director-procurement, Travel & Csr
Oct 2009 — Present · Chennai, IN
Managing Procurement: Procurement Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the company\'s business objectives and IT requirements.Vendor Management: Manage relationships with OEMs, cloud service providers, software vendors, and other IT suppliers. Negotiate contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and ensure favorable terms for the organization.Cost Optimization: Implement cost-effective procurement strategies, negotiate competitive pricing, and drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising on quality and service delivery.License Management: Oversee software license procurement, renewal, and compliance to ensure adherence to licensing agreements and prevent any legal or financial risks.Procurement Compliance: Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and legal requirements, and promote ethical and sustainable procurement practices.Market Research: Stay updated with industry trends, market conditions, and new technologies to make informed procurement decisions.Team Leadership: Manage and lead a team of procurement professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.Process Improvement: Continuously improve procurement processes, leveraging automation and digital tools for efficiency gains.Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the procurement process and implement strategies to mitigate them.Managing Travel:Providing Total Travel Solutions: Managing Travel team responsible for providing research and planning services related to airfare and hotels to assist all levels of staff with making the necessary travel plans to ensure safe and efficient travel to various destinations within India & global locations.Decision Making: Providing directions and travel advisory during global uncertainties. Decision making in terms of safety of travelers with no impact to business Developing & supporting strategic policies and programs for corporate travel
Education
Pondicherry University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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