Vedant G.

About Vedant G.

Over the past 3 years of experience in supply chain, I\'ve led the procurement operations team, managing the entire process from purchase requisition to purchase order. I\'ve successfully maintained a swift turnaround time, with requisitions approved within 24 hours. My responsibilities span multiple business unit plants, overseeing purchase orders, invoice verification, and goods receipt. I\'ve been instrumental in generating operational reports and fostering a productive team environment, earning recognition from clients and senior colleagues.My contributions have been acknowledged through several awards, including the Catalyst Award, Change Agent Award, and Spot Recognition Award. Following my promotion, I assumed the role of Plant Relationship Manager (PRM), effectively addressing inquiries from international clients and earning their appreciation. I now lead the entire team, guiding members and resolving any concerns they may have. Proficient in SAP, Excel, and SMART tool, I\'ve consistently demonstrated a commitment to enhancing procurement operations and achieving excellence.

Experience

1. Corporate Buyer

   Jacobs

   Oct 2025 — Present · Navi Mumbai, IN

   Currently working as a Corporate Buyer within the Global Procurement team, managing end-to-end procurement activities across multiple categories including Finance, HR, and FacilitiesAct as the primary point of contact and authorised buyer, responsible for understanding business requirements and aligning procurement strategies with approved budgetsConduct market research to identify suitable suppliers, solicit quotations, and evaluate vendor capabilities to meet organizational needsLead commercial negotiations with suppliers on pricing, payment terms, and contractual conditions to achieve cost optimization and value deliveryPerform comparative analysis of multiple supplier quotations and provide recommendations to internal stakeholders for informed decision-makingManage supplier onboarding by collecting and validating required legal and compliance documentationCoordinate with supplier qualification teams to ensure timely evaluation and approval of new vendors in line with company policiesGuide internal stakeholders through the purchase requisition (PR) creation process and ensure completeness and accuracy of requestsOversee creation of Purchase Orders (POs) and contract workspaces in SAP Ariba, ensuring alignment with agreed terms and organizational standardsEnsure timely communication and dispatch of POs to suppliers, and proactively track delivery of goods and services to meet agreed timelinesReview and validate supplier invoices against POs and contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance before approval for payment processingMaintain strong stakeholder and supplier relationships to ensure smooth procurement operations and high service levelsMonitor procurement activities to ensure adherence to internal controls, compliance requirements, and audit standardsIdentify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to enhancing procurement efficiency and effectiveness

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Master's degree, Accounting

• Ramananda arya DAV College

  bachelor of banking and insurance BBI, Banking and Financial Support Services

  2018 — 2020