Yogesh Kumar

Operations Associate

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India9 yrs 8 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

9+ years in end-to-end procurement management
Expertise in multi-country purchasing
Proficient in SAP and MIS reporting

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Procurement Specialist with expertise in IT and marketing materials across multiple regions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Procurement ManagementVendor ManagementCost NegotiationCost Analysis

Other Skills

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)Contract ManagementMIS ReportingIT hardware procurementSoftware license managementCost savingsGlobal RFP ManagementVendor EvaluationStakeholder CoordinationCost Comparative AnalysisPayment Process CoordinationEnd-to-End ProcurementVendor DevelopmentEvent ProcurementBranding procurement

About

Profile Summary Performance-driven Procurement professional with 9+ years of experience in end-to-end Procurement Management and Procure-to-Pay operations. Specialized in Indirect Procurement, with strong exposure to POSM, Branding, Promotional Materials, IT hardware and Software, Corporate Gifting, Administrative Consumable and Services. Proven experience in multi-country purchasing across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and European markets. Proficient in SAP and MS Office, with expertise in MIS Reporting, Spend & Savings Analysis, and PR-to-PO tracking for management reporting. Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Key skills and Specializations Procurement Management | Procure-to-Pay (P2P) | Vendor Management | Contract Management Cost Negotiation | RFQ Analysis | Vendor Finalization | Commercial Closure MIS Reporting | Spend & Savings Analysis | Stakeholder Management | Cross-functional Coordination ERP Systems: SAP MM, SAP Ariba, BQMS | MS Office | E-Bidding Category Expertise BTL Marcom | POSM, Branding & Signage Procurement | Events & Exhibition Procurement IT Hardware & Software Sourcing Corporate Gifts & Promotional Materials | Administration Consumables and Services

Experience

Paytm

Team Lead Procurement

Oct 2025 – Present · 5 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

● Managed end-to-end procurement of IT hardware (laptops, desktops, accessories) and software licenses including renewals.
● On boarded and managed vendors; led commercial negotiations to achieve cost savings and contract compliance.
● Executed Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities including PR validation, PO issuance, GRN coordination, and invoice closure.
● Prepared MIS reports covering IT spend, vendor performance, renewals, and cost optimisation initiatives.
● Ensured compliance with procurement policies, IT security, and audit requirements.
● cost optimisation through vendor consolidation, contract renegotiation, and standardisation of IT assets.

Procurement ManagementProcure-to-Pay (P2P)Vendor ManagementContract ManagementMIS ReportingCost Negotiation

Hcltech

2 roles

Senior Analyst - Global Procurement

Promoted

Oct 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

● Managed global RFPs and e-Catalogues for EUC category across the EMEA region.
● Procured IT hardware (laptops, desktops) and peripherals (mouse, keyboard, printers, monitors).
● Floated RFQs to global/regional vendors and compiled vendor quotations.
● Prepared techno-commercial comparisons including cost analysis and vendor evaluation.
● Led first-level negotiations on pricing, delivery timelines, warranty, and commercial terms.
● Performed spend and savings analysis to support cost optimization initiatives.
● Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth procurement operations.

Global RFP ManagementVendor EvaluationCost AnalysisStakeholder CoordinationProcurement ManagementVendor Management

Senior Executive Global Procurement

Aug 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Senior Executive - Global Procurement IT.
Responsible for procurement of below categories in Europe, Africa and America with cost and Procurement T&C finalization.
IT Hardware ( Laptops, Desktops, Networking H/W Etc.)
IT Peripherals ( Mouse, Keyboards, Printers, Monitors, Etc.)
IT Services & Renewals.
PR & PO Approvals.
Spend and Saving Analysis.
Cost Comparative Analysis.
Vendor Management & Stake Holders management.
Payment & Invoice process for smooth payment clarence.

Vendor ManagementCost Comparative AnalysisPayment Process CoordinationProcurement Management

Samsung electronics

Associate – Procurement (Southwest Asia)

Aug 2021 – Aug 2022 · 1 yr · Gurugram, Haryana, India

● Managed end-to-end procurement operations across SAARC countries including price negotiation, comparative cost analysis, and vendor finalization.
● Procured POSM materials (leaflets, tabletop displays, PVC stickers) and other branding collaterals.
● Managed gifting & promotional materials (jackets, T-shirts, bottles, pen drives).
● Handled procurement of fixtures (tables, SIS counters, display walls) for retail & branding requirements.
● Coordinated events & exhibition procurement for product launches and marketing activities.
● Executed manpower salary and incentive closures as per budgets.
● Led vendor development and on boarding in the BQMS system.
● Prepared monthly savings analysis reports to track cost optimisation and procurement efficiency.

End-to-End ProcurementVendor DevelopmentEvent ProcurementProcurement ManagementVendor Management

Lava international limited

Senior Executive Purchase

Jul 2016 – Aug 2021 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Noida

● Managed end-to-end procurement for corporate gifts, administration consumables, IT hardware, and POSM elements.
● Conducted price negotiations and finalized vendors for cost-effective procurement.
● Procured administration consumables under ARC (e.g., stationery, coffee/tea, water) and managed AMC contracts (AC, cab, visa services).
● Purchased IT hardware (laptops, desktops, peripherals, RAM, hard drives).
● Managed POSM elements (posters, one-pagers, stickers, tent cards, standees, MDF cut-outs, framed certificates).
● Oversaw office and service center branding projects (e.g., vinyl printing, acrylic panels, signboards).
● Created POs in SAP, issued purchase orders, coordinated vendor code creation.
● Generated and analysed monthly PR-to-PO MIS reports, spend & savings reports by vendor and category.
● Ensured timely delivery and vendor payment coordination.