Sadashiv Madar

Global Senior Category Sourcing Specialist @ Rakuten Symphony

About

5+ years of experience in procurement sourcing with expertise in contract management and complex negotiations in Global complex environment. which specially involves ongoing Strategic management of specific category from understanding expenditures to developing effective category strategy to drive the cost optimization through ongoing governance & compliance, cost and supplier performance improvements. 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐒: Strategic sourcing Vendor Management Contract Management Sourcing Life Cycle Management Demand Management Supplier Relationship & Risk Management Supplier Performance Management Process Optimization Procurement Life Cycle Management Forecasting Spend & Savings strategist

Country

India

City

Bengaluru

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Business Analysis, Order Management, SAP ERP, Price Quotes, Vendor Negotiation, Vendor Contracts, Contract Management, Stakeholder Management, Source to Pay, Vendor management , Strategic Sourcing, P2P, Organization Skills, Process Alignment, Customer Satisfaction, Supply Chain Management, Pricing Strategy, Purchasing, Supply Chain Operations, Strategic Planning

Experience

Senior Global Procurement specialist

Rakuten Symphony

2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

India

Skilled in managing RFx events, supplier due diligence, e-sourcing tools (SAP MM), contract lifecycle management, and compliance frameworks. Proven track record of delivering cost savings, enhancing vendor performance, and aligning procurement goals with global business strategies.