Viraj Mali

About Viraj Mali

I am a procurement and supply chain professional with 7+ years of experience managing end-to-end sourcing, category management, contract administration, vendor relations, and P2P operations across IT, Oil & Gas, MRO, and HVAC industries.My career has been built on driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, resolving complex operational challenges, and delivering high-quality procurement outcomes using data-driven insights. I’ve worked with global stakeholders, led teams, executed major sourcing projects, and contributed to multiple process improvement initiatives — earning recognition such as the Contextual Master Award and Kaizen Award for optimization and innovation.I bring strong hands-on expertise with SAP MM, GEP SMART, JD Edwards, Power BI, Advanced Excel, MS Office 365and multiple ERP systems, enabling me to streamline processes, enhance operational accuracy, and support strategic decision-making through analytics.I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, and consistently focus on delivering measurable value through structured procurement, supplier governance, compliance, and continuous improvement.I am now looking to contribute to a forward-thinking organization where I can expand my strategic sourcing capabilities and grow into managerial/lead roles while driving operational excellence and cost optimization.

Experience

1. Senior Purchasing Specialist

   GEP Worldwide

   Jun 2024 — Present · Navi Mumbai, IN

   Category: IT Products & ServicesKey Responsibilities • Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, setting objectives, training plans, and driving P2P operational excellence. • Manage end-to-end purchasing operations including PO creation, supplier coordination, invoice reconciliation, and issue resolution. • Conduct analytical reviews, prepare KPI dashboards, and present insights to senior leadership for decision-making. • Ensure full compliance with procurement policies and run Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and due-diligence processes. • Collaborate with suppliers and key stakeholders to resolve escalations, improve delivery performance, and optimize sourcing.Achievements • Successfully managed high-value IT procurement workflows with zero compliance deviations. • Strengthened supplier performance through proactive issue resolution and analytics-driven insights.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Master of Mechanical Engineering

• St. John Polytechnic, palghar

  Diploma

  2012 — 2015

• Maharashtra Tourism

  High School Diploma

• Msbte

  Associate of Mechanical Engineering

• Vidyavardhini's College of Engineering and Technology

  BE - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

  2015 — 2018