J K.

GEP Worldwide (Mumbai) (Apr 2022 – Dec 2025) Projects Delivered: Bank of America (Quantum Implementation) | Sep 2023 – Dec 2025 Church & Dwight (GEPSmart Hypercare) | May 2023 – Sep 2023 Ascend (GEPSmart Implementation) | Oct 2022 – May 2023 Kellogg’s (GEPSmart Implementation) | Apr 2022 – Oct 2022 Project Manager – GEP SMART Implementations (Apr 2022 – Dec 2025) Led end-to-end implementation of the GEP SMART platform for large enterprise procurement transformations. Acted as single point of coordination between client business teams, IT stakeholders, system integrators, and GEP product teams. Defined project scope, timelines, milestones, delivery plans, and governance models aligned with enterprise PMO standards. Managed rollout of Source-to-Pay modules including Sourcing, Supplier Management, Purchase Requisitions & Purchase Orders, Contract Lifecycle Management, and Invoicing. Drove UAT planning and execution, including test strategy, defect triage, and business sign-off. Tracked risks, dependencies, and change requests with proactive mitigation planning. Supported cutover planning, go-live execution, and post-go-live hypercare. Ensured alignment with enterprise IT standards, security policies, and PMO governance frameworks.

I have worked as a Project Manager at GEP Solutions Private Limited, where I was part of the TSO – CST function. My role focused on managing projects end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery, and aligning business objectives with execution. During my tenure (April 2022 to May 2026), I was responsible for: Leading project planning, execution, and delivery Coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Monitoring project timelines, risks, and performance metrics Ensuring quality standards and client expectations were met Driving process improvements and operational efficiency My work required a strong balance of project governance, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving, helping deliver consistent results in a fast-paced environment.

Sterling Talent Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Mumbai) (Feb 2019 - Mar 2022) Provide first-line support for procurement-related queries, including Purchase Orders (PO), Invoice Processing, Vendor Registration, and Contract Management. Manage incident and service requests through ServiceNow/Jira, ensuring timely resolution and high customer satisfaction. Assist end-users in navigating procurement systems and completing transactions effectively. Collaborate with procurement teams and IT for issue escalations, process clarifications, and system improvements. Document support procedures, FAQs, and create knowledge base articles for user self-help. Support vendor onboarding and supplier registration activities by guiding external vendors on system usage.

• Led end-to-end procurement, material planning, and supply chain operations ensuring cost optimization and timely availability. • Negotiated with suppliers to deliver cost savings and favorable terms while aligning with production requirements. • Coordinated with production, planning, and warehouse teams to streamline workflows and minimize bottlenecks.

• Oversaw procurement coordination, production planning, and inventory management for large-scale manufacturing operations. • Validated production timelines, capacity scheduling, and supplier performance to ensure readiness for operational launches. • Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver process improvements reducing waste and boosting efficiency.