Rishi Bagga

Sr. Director - Procurement @ Zepto

About

Zepto benefits from a seasoned procurement professional with over 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, indirect purchasing, and vendor development. As Senior Director - Procurement, the team has driven cost savings through ₹150+ Crores warehouse automation and strategic sourcing initiatives, resulting in ₹75+ Crores in savings. A focus on value engineering and standardization of BOQs has further streamlined project execution and reduced costs.Expertise spans procurement for diverse infrastructure categories, including Civil & Fit-Out, Cold Rooms, and Kitchen Equipment. A commitment to improving operational efficiency and enabling seamless project rollouts has been central to the support of Zepto’s strategic objectives.

Country

India

City

Greater Bengaluru Area

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Strategic Procurement, New Vendor Development, Indirect Purchasing, Total Cost of Ownership, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Sourcing, Team Leadership, Procurement, VAS, 3G, Contract Management, GSM, Supply Chain Management, CRM, OPEX, Team Management, Vendor Management, Management

Experience

Sr. Director - Procurement

Zepto

2025-4 - 2026-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

Bengaluru

- Managed Infra Vertical with oversight of nationwide rollout for Delivery Hubs and • Café and Mother Hubs. - Led procurement efforts for all infrastructure categories, including MEP, Fit outs, Cold Rooms, Racking System, furniture and many other equipment's. - Directed cost closure for Warehouse Automation Project (i.e. ASRS & Conveyer Sorter) valued at ₹150+ Crores, achieving 200% improvement in efficiency. - Generated ₹75+ Crores in savings through strategic sourcing initiatives during FY 25-26. - Controlled annual expenditures exceeding ₹1000 Crores across diverse CAPEX projects. - Standardized BOQs to streamline project execution while achieving a 7% overall cost optimization. - Developed and implemented P2P procurement automation tool to enhance efficiency and control measures. - Managed a vendor database of over 500 partners, reinforcing risk mitigation through reliable contracts. - Fostered a culture of collaboration and innovation among all departments within the organization.