Surinder Singh Saini

Operations Associate

Gurugram, Haryana, India28 yrs 4 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 25 years of procurement expertise.
Proven track record in multimillion-dollar projects.
Skilled in strategic sourcing and supplier management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Procurement Specialist with extensive experience in Telecommunications and Strategic Sourcing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Supplier SourcingProcurementPurchasing NegotiationPurchasing

Other Skills

Purchase ManagementPurchase PlanningE-procurementPurchase OrdersStrategic SourcingTelecommunicationsVASVendor ManagementTeam ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipMarketing CommunicationsSourcingSecurityMarketingSupply Chain Management

About

Highly accomplished and results-driven Procurement Professional with over 25+ years experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations. Demonstrated expertise in optimizing procurement processes, reducing costs, and driving operational efficiency. Proven track record of successfully managing multimillion-dollar procurement projects across diverse industries. Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. Adept at analyzing market trends, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing innovative procurement strategies. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problemsolving abilities. Committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding organizational goals.

Experience

28 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

6 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 7 mos

Current Experience

Rakuten symphony

Sourcing & Contracting

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos · India · On-site

India daily live

Vertical Lead - Sourcing & Operations

Feb 2024 – Jul 2024 · 5 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Paytm

2 roles

General Manager - Purchase

Promoted

Apr 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos · On-site

Supplier SourcingPurchase ManagementProcurement

D.G.M. - Purchase

May 2018 – Apr 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos · On-site

Supplier SourcingPurchase PlanningProcurement

Aircel

Asst. General Manager - SCM

Sep 2008 – May 2018 · 9 yrs 8 mos · Corporate Office - Gurgaon, India · On-site

Managing all activities related to procurement like identifying and developing vendors and negotiating commercial terms to achieve optimum price levels and definite delivery schedules. Procurement majorly includes various IT products and services & other non IT items like SIM Cards, Recharge Vouchers, POS materials (Signages, Banners, Posters, Leaflets, Forms etc.) & services like Administration Service agreements, Call Center Agreements, VAS (Value Added Services) Agreements, Marketing Outdoor & Media Agreements etc….
Specialty in e-Sourcing starting for strategy & planning, supplier training & conducting e-bidding.

Supplier SourcingPurchasing NegotiationProcurement

Idea cellular ltd

Purchase Manager

Jul 1997 – Sep 2008 · 11 yrs 2 mos · Gujarat & Delhi Circle · On-site

1) Vendor Finalisation & Purchase Negotiation for marketing related items like Glowsign’s, POS materials (banners, posters, leaflets. forms etc.)
2) Vendor Finalisation & Negotiation for procurement of Office Automation products.
3) Vendor Finalisation & Purchase Negotiation for IT Hardware, software & telecom solutions.
4) Vendor Finalisation & Purchase Negotiation for Civil & Electrical work at Cell sites.
5) Procurement of products like Generators, Servo Stabilizers, Isolation Transformers, and Air Conditioners & Telecom equipment Installation contract.
6) Bulk procurement of Handsets for company corporate connections add handsets bundling schemes.
Contract Management
1) Finalization & Management of marketing related Offset Printing, Signage’s & various marketing promotion related contracts.
2) Finalization of Contracts for Call Centers, Stationary Services, Vehicle Contracts, Courier Services, Telemarketing, Collection Agencies, Security Contract, House Keeping etc.
3)Finalization & Management of Rate Contracts for Engineering Spares & IT consumables.
4) Management of Outdoor Publicity Contracts.
5) M.I.S.