Vartika Verma

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ABOUT VARTIKA VERMA

An accomplished Procurement and Finance professional with over 11 years of experience spanning Procurement, Travel and Events, Finance, and Human Resources. Expertise lies in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cost optimization initiatives.Currently operating as an Assistant Procurement Manager, responsible for a global Travel and Events portfolio exceeding US$52M. This role involves managing strategic contracts with airlines, hotels, and Travel Management Companies (TMCs), overseeing more than 300 event agreements, and maintaining a robust supplier base of over 276 vendors. This includes the onboarding of approximately 70 new partners through stringent due diligence and governance processes.The sourcing strategy is driven by Requests for Proposals (RFPs), comprehensive market assessments, negotiations, and end-to-end contracting, all supported by data-driven dashboards for leadership reporting. Operational efficiency has been enhanced through the design of the “Travel & Living” knowledge portal, streamlining shared services, and strengthening internal controls via audits and compliance reviews.Earlier in my career, key finance functions were managed, including Order-to-Cash (OTC) billing operations, revenue forecasting, risk reviews, and month-end close procedures. These efforts resulted in a 25% reduction in billing discrepancies through process improvement.This professional offers a combination of procurement expertise, financial acumen, and cross-functional leadership, with a significant focus on achieving cost savings, ensuring robust governance, fostering stakeholder partnerships, and promoting operational excellence.