Virendra Kumar

About Virendra Kumar

Procurement and supply chain leader with over 9 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, SAP MM, and process excellence. Managed procurement spend of $130M, delivering up to double digit cost savings % for global operations. Led cross-functional teams of 20+ members, focusing on contract management, risk mitigation, and supplier negotiations, contributing to a 30% reduction in supplier-related risks Using tools like SAP, Power BI, and Tableau, I analyze data to create supplier KPI dashboards and reports that improve decision-making and cut costs. I have driven procurement improvements across regions like India, ROA, and META, boosting supply chain resilience by 20%. I apply Lean Six Sigma methods to make sourcing and procurement more efficient, with a focus on vendor negotiations and building strong supplier relationships. Outside of work, I lead Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives that support economically weaker communities. Feel free to connect with me at v••••••••@gmail.com! Competencies: SAP Ariba, SAP MM, Ivalua, Power BI, Tableau, Celonis, Snowflake, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Spend Analysis, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing, Procurement Analytics.

Experience

1. Strategic Sourcing Lead - Metals Coe

   Honeywell Technologies

   Apr 2026 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Lead Metals Commodity strategy as part of the Global Center of Excellence (COE), driving India region ownership and delivering high-impact contributions to global Cost Engineering (CE) and Value Engineering programs• Own end-to-end sourcing for the Managed Metals category, consistently delivering sustainable cost reductions through strategic negotiations, should-cost modeling, and procurement optimization initiatives.• Spearhead Low-Cost Country (LCC) sourcing strategy, identifying and onboarding competitive suppliers across emerging markets, achieving significant total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements while maintaining quality and supply resilience.• Drive multi-year Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and complex commercial negotiations, unlocking value through volume leverage, index-based pricing, and risk mitigation frameworks.• Lead advanced cost optimization initiatives including teardown benchmarking, should-cost analysis, and CEVE (Cost Engineering & Value Engineering), enabling data-driven sourcing decisions and improved cost transparency.• Build, rationalize, and strengthen a globally aligned strategic supplier base, improving supplier performance, reducing dependency risks, and enhancing supply chain agility.• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Engineering, Program Management, Quality, NPI, VMI, Customer, and Supplier Development teams across EMEA, Americas, and APAC to drive aligned sourcing strategies.• Play a key role in New Product Introduction (NPI) by developing sourcing strategies that consistently achieve or outperform Program Target Material Cost (PTMC) within aggressive timelines.• Drive supplier localization and footprint optimization strategies, improving regional sourcing mix and supporting business continuity in dynamic market conditions.• Champion COE-led initiatives to standardize sourcing practices, embed best-in-class procurement methodologies, and enhance operational efficiency and cost competitiveness at a global scale.

Education

• CETPA

  PLC and SCADA

  2014 — 2015

• UTTARAKHAND TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

  Engineer's Degree

  2011 — 2015

• Rishikesh Public School ISC New Delhi

  Higher Secondary School

  1999 — 2011