ANIL KUMAR SHARMA

Senior Sourcing and Procurement Leader

Gurugram, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Sourcing and Procurement Leader with 19+ years of cross-industry expertise, including 14+ years dedicated to strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and supplier excellence across technology, Fintech, and startup ecosystems. Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar vendor portfolios, implement robust compliance frameworks, and deliver significant business impact, demonstrated by leading P2P transformations that reduced procurement cycle time by 25% and generated over $2.4M in cumulative cost savings.

Work

WadzPay Technology India Pvt. Ltd.

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Global Sourcing Lead

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Summary

Led global sourcing operations for SaaS, PaaS, and IT service vendors, managing an annual contract portfolio of up to 50 crore (USD 5.7 Million) and driving strategic procurement initiatives.

Highlights

Implemented and optimized Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, significantly reducing procurement cycle time by 25% and elevating compliance audit scores to 99%.

Achieved 15% reduction in operational expenses and improved budgetary efficiency by renegotiating real estate lease agreements and supplier contracts.

Directed sourcing and procurement for Real-estate, IT, hardware, telecom, professional services, and marketing categories, generating 8 crore (USD 0.91 Million) in cost savings over two years.

Led RFx events and competitive bidding initiatives, yielding over 10% YoY cost savings across key categories.

Developed and enforced supplier scorecards and SLAs, enhancing vendor KPIs by 15% and minimizing underperformance.

Diversified the supplier base, reducing sole-source dependency from 40% to 15% and significantly enhancing supply chain reliability.

Conducted comprehensive supplier evaluations and financial due diligence, successfully mitigating risk across over 100 contracts.

Built market intelligence capabilities within the team, supporting strategic development and ensuring compliance with risk activities for vendor onboarding.

GOODVEDA

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Founder

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Summary

Founded and scaled a health and wellness startup focused on natural products, launching 25+ SKUs and establishing operational infrastructure.

Highlights

Launched a health and wellness startup, successfully bringing 25+ SKUs of natural products to market.

Negotiated critical facility-related contracts on a revenue-sharing basis, covering interiors, utilities, and maintenance services.

Developed early-stage business strategies and operational frameworks for product development and market entry.

Go4Life Organic Milk Pvt. Ltd.

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Co-Founder, Head Procurement, Operations & Partnership

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Summary

Co-founded and led the Greenfield setup of a dairy and Ayurveda business, overseeing procurement, operations, and strategic partnerships, achieving 1M+ unit sales.

Highlights

Headed the Greenfield setup of GMP-certified Ayush product processing facilities and dairy operations, including sourcing civil contractors, MEP vendors, cold-chain infrastructure, and utilities.

Established the A2 dairy and Ayurveda business, acquiring necessary licenses including Ayush Pharma, and building a network of 50+ national B2B partners.

Led sourcing for food and essential commodities, managing a procurement spend of 15 crore and achieving cost reductions of up to 12% through strategic supplier negotiations.

Managed end-to-end operations and supply chain for milk and herbs, from procurement to delivery, resolving complex challenges and optimizing space utilization.

GE Capital (SBI Card)

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Sourcing Manager & BTP Lead

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Summary

Spearheaded end-to-end P2P implementation and managed strategic sourcing initiatives, driving process optimization and vendor excellence for GE Capital (SBI Card).

Highlights

Spearheaded end-to-end P2P Implementation (Oracle 11i & R12), driving seamless integration and process optimization across diverse business functions.

Developed and implemented vendor management frameworks, including scorecards and SLAs, resulting in a 20% reduction in supplier issues.

Managed test-fit layouts, space utilization, and design alignment for new regional office expansions and workplace optimization, supporting sourcing for corporate offices and branch infrastructure.

Diversified the supplier base, mitigating risks of supply chain dependency and strengthening business continuity.

Built and nurtured strategic supplier partnerships, fostering open communication, risk mitigation, and collaborative growth.

Conducted comprehensive supplier due diligence and evaluations, assessing financial stability, reputation, and compliance to safeguard organizational interests.

GE Capital (SBI Card)

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Asst. Manager Dialer Ops

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Summary

Managed dialer operations and field collections for GE Capital (SBI Card), optimizing productivity, workforce management, and cash recovery processes.

Highlights

Led multiple productivity and campaign management projects, significantly increasing money collections per tele-calling agent and field collector.

Oversaw workforce management and agent staffing, accurately forecasting call volumes, scheduling shifts, and aligning skill sets to optimize contact center performance and service levels.

Directed field collections operations, planning routes, supervising collectors, and optimizing processes to enhance cash recovery and reduce delinquencies while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Analyzed daily agent requirements based on inventory downloads and published reports, ensuring optimal staffing for operational efficiency.

Volunteer

Volunteer Lead

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GE Capital

Led various volunteer initiatives, including Health Ahead school programs and behavioral training for Delhi Police.

Highlights

Led Health Ahead school programs, promoting community well-being and engagement.

Conducted behavioral training initiatives for the Delhi Police, contributing to community development.

Education

CCS University

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Bachelor of Law (LLB) Law

Jaipur National University

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business Administration

North Gujrat University

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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Business Administration

Awards

Multiple Awards for Procurement Process Excellence and CSR Contributions

GE Capital

Recognized for outstanding performance in procurement process excellence and significant contributions to corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Languages

English

Hindi

Gujarati

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Cost Optimization, Supplier Excellence, Vendor Management, P2P Transformation, Compliance Frameworks, Supply Chain Management, Digital Procurement Solutions, Global Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Market Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, RFx Events, KPI Management, SLA Enforcement, Financial Due Diligence, Oracle 11i & R12.

Operations Management

Startup Scaling, B2B Distribution, Greenfield Setup, Workforce Management, Collections Management, Process Optimization, Project Management.

Leadership & Management

Team Development, Training, Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Collaboration.

Business Acumen

Problem-solving, Results-driven, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis.

Interests

Traveling

Culinary Exploration

Rural Life Experiences

Reading