Vinod Kumar

About Vinod Kumar

KEY STRENGTHS:EVENTS:• Creating a business event strategy, branding, themes, marketing, and timelines• Executing event communications and post-event engagement and coordinate communications across teams globally• Defining and executing the communications plan (emails, conference calls, calendars, etc.) to keep internal stakeholders informed about all information related to events• Organizing topic related panels, participation in industry related events and parties from A to Z for potential clients and the tech community• Leading the development and creation of promotional materials, campaigns or other marketing programs to support lead generation at events and conferences• Identifying and managing a network of vendors to effectively execute all marketing activities• Coordinating with hotels, event agencies, and event organizing bodies to execute the event• Generating weekly/monthly/quarterly performance reports/dashboardsPROCUREMENT:• Responsible for procurement sourcing support in areas of statutory compliance, consulting, marketing intelligence etc,• Handling SOX audit queries and maintenance of relevant audit documents• Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management (NTSA, NTSA_SOW, EICC, PAECI) e-Procurement SSFV’s and RFP/RFI (design, issue, evaluation and negotiations)• Collaborating with Global council & Procurement sourcing team in countries, internal clients and external Suppliers• Handling payment process (rejections and expedite payment request). • Monthly evaluation of Supplier/Vendor base performance through measurements• Year-end supply chain analysis including active participation in Supplier/Vendor base selection• Responsible for global performance of sourcing in terms of savings, contract management, Supplier relationship Management, supply base management, payment terms, client satisfaction etc.

Experience

1. Strategic Sourcing Buyer

   IBM

   Oct 2016 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   PROCUREMENTManaging procurement paperwork and complianceNegotiationVendor managementManaging smooth operationsManaging audit readinessStakeholder managementVendor sourcingTool and process managementProjects: Speed and Simplicity (CV download implementation)Earned BadgesEnterprise Design Thinking PractitionerCognitive PractitionerIBM Agile Explorer

Education

• Community Center High School

  Bachelor's of Arts