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Irtika Sadik Kazi

Irtika Sadik Kazi

Letterkenny

Summary

Seasoned procurement professional with 12 years of experience leading global sourcing, vendor management, cost optimization, and supply chain strategy. Proven track record in managing procurement cycles, negotiating supplier contracts, and implementing ERP solutions across manufacturing, automotive, and insurance industries. Skilled in data-driven decision-making and inventory control using ERP systems like IFS Applications and Coupa, as well as analytics tools such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI and Python. Currently pursuing an MSc in Supply Chain Analytics to further enhance strategic and digital procurement skills. Bilingual in English and German for added versatility.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager - Procurement

Camfil India Private Limited
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Company Overview: Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply. Website: https://www.camfil.com/en-in/
  • Led procurement operations for aftermarket filters, overseeing the creation and approval of high-value purchase orders.
  • Successfully negotiated pricing and contractual terms with European suppliers, achieving significant cost reductions and enhanced agreement conditions for filter variants and components.
  • Maintained accuracy and compliance within the ERP system (IFS Applications), particularly across procurement and inventory modules.
  • Coordinated inbound logistics from warehouses to customer delivery points throughout Europe, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.
  • Developed comprehensive RFQ comparisons and managed supplier performance tracking, contributing to informed decision-making.
  • Played a pivotal role in stock replenishment strategies and fostered strong supplier relationships to support continuous supply chain improvements.


Project Manager - Procurement

Camfil India Private Limited
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Company Overview: Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply. Website: https://www.camfil.com/en-in/
  • Led procurement operations for aftermarket filters, overseeing the creation and approval of high-value purchase orders.
  • Successfully negotiated pricing and contractual terms with European suppliers, achieving significant cost reductions and enhanced agreement conditions for filter variants and components.
  • Maintained accuracy and compliance within the ERP system (IFS Applications), particularly across procurement and inventory modules.
  • Coordinated inbound logistics from warehouses to customer delivery points throughout Europe, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.
  • Developed comprehensive RFQ comparisons and managed supplier performance tracking, contributing to informed decision-making.
  • Played a pivotal role in stock replenishment strategies and fostered strong supplier relationships to support continuous supply chain improvements.


Sourcing Lead and Buyer

AXA Switzerland
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Company Overview: Financial and insurance activities. Website: https://www.axa.ch/en/about-axa/company/portrait/axa-switzerland.html
  • Served as a procurement business partner for AXA Switzerland, supporting the sourcing of IT, marketing, and real estate services.
  • Led vendor selection processes, including managing RFIs and RFPs via the Coupa platform.
  • Negotiated service-level agreements with translation and IT vendors, ensuring optimal terms and performance.
  • Conducted market analyses for IT procurement and developed comprehensive price frameworks to guide strategic decisions.
  • Managed a team responsible for sourcing and supplier onboarding across multiple commodities, fostering efficient procurement operations.
  • Maintained knowledge bases and FAQs to support self-learning and continuous improvement.
  • Shared process updates and changes through well-documented training content.
  • Created and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various functions, aiding in consistent onboarding and training.
  • Financial and insurance activities. Website: https://www.axa.ch/en/about-axa/company/portrait/axa-switzerland.html

Sourcing Lead and Buyer

AXA Switzerland
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Company Overview: Financial and insurance activities. Website: https://www.axa.ch/en/about-axa/company/portrait/axa-switzerland.html
  • Served as a procurement business partner for AXA Switzerland, supporting the sourcing of IT, marketing, and real estate services.
  • Led vendor selection processes, including managing RFIs and RFPs via the Coupa platform.
  • Negotiated service-level agreements with translation and IT vendors, ensuring optimal terms and performance.
  • Conducted market analyses for IT procurement and developed comprehensive price frameworks to guide strategic decisions.
  • Managed a team responsible for sourcing and supplier onboarding across multiple commodities, fostering efficient procurement operations.
  • Maintained knowledge bases and FAQs to support self-learning and continuous improvement.
  • Shared process updates and changes through well-documented training content.
  • Created and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various functions, aiding in consistent onboarding and training.
  • Financial and insurance activities. Website: https://www.axa.ch/en/about-axa/company/portrait/axa-switzerland.html

Buyer

Mercedes-Benz India Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 09.2020
  • Company Overview: Manufacturing. Website: https://www.mercedes-benz.co.in/passengercars/campaigns/because-it-is-mercedes-benz.html
  • Executed end-to-end procurement for vehicle parts and service components across Europe and Asia, negotiating contracts and pricing with both new and existing suppliers, leading to substantial cost savings.
  • Managed change control processes for C-parts and addressed supply risks through effective escalation procedures.
  • Conducted supplier audits and potential analyses in Asian markets to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and facilitate timely contract renewals, ensuring seamless supply chain operations.
  • Delivered refresher training programs to improve performance and update teams on new features or processes.
  • Provided hands-on support to new hires during onboarding at Mercedes-Benz, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles.
  • Created a knowledge-sharing environment to help new team members integrate quickly.
  • Manufacturing. Website: https://www.mercedes-benz.co.in/passengercars/campaigns/because-it-is-mercedes-benz.html

Buyer

Mercedes-Benz India Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 09.2020
  • Company Overview: Manufacturing. Website: https://www.mercedes-benz.co.in/passengercars/campaigns/because-it-is-mercedes-benz.html
  • Executed end-to-end procurement for vehicle parts and service components across Europe and Asia, negotiating contracts and pricing with both new and existing suppliers, leading to substantial cost savings.
  • Managed change control processes for C-parts and addressed supply risks through effective escalation procedures.
  • Conducted supplier audits and potential analyses in Asian markets to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and facilitate timely contract renewals, ensuring seamless supply chain operations.
  • Delivered refresher training programs to improve performance and update teams on new features or processes.
  • Provided hands-on support to new hires during onboarding at Mercedes-Benz, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles.
  • Created a knowledge-sharing environment to help new team members integrate quickly.
  • Manufacturing. Website: https://www.mercedes-benz.co.in/passengercars/campaigns/because-it-is-mercedes-benz.html

Consultant - Accounts & Procurement Liaison

Sutherland Global Services
05.2015 - 06.2016
  • Company Overview: Information and communication. Website: https://www.sutherlandglobal.com/about-us
  • Managed accounts receivable processes and invoice follow-ups with procurement stakeholders across the EMEA region, ensuring timely payments and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
  • Developed expertise in vendor communication and invoice dispute resolution, facilitating prompt issue identification and resolution to maintain strong supplier relationships and support seamless procurement operations.
  • Information and communication. Website: https://www.sutherlandglobal.com/about-us

Consultant - Accounts & Procurement Liaison

Sutherland Global Services
05.2015 - 06.2016
  • Company Overview: Information and communication. Website: https://www.sutherlandglobal.com/about-us
  • Managed accounts receivable processes and invoice follow-ups with procurement stakeholders across the EMEA region, ensuring timely payments and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
  • Developed expertise in vendor communication and invoice dispute resolution, facilitating prompt issue identification and resolution to maintain strong supplier relationships and support seamless procurement operations.
  • Information and communication. Website: https://www.sutherlandglobal.com/about-us

Project Manager (German Publishing Accounts)

Crest Premedia Solutions Ltd
10.2012 - 05.2015
  • Company Overview: Education. Website: https://www.springer.com/gp
  • Facilitated client communications and managed publication logistics for German authors, ensuring accurate translations and timely dissemination of materials.
  • Initiated and led kick-off meetings, establishing internal collaboration strategies that streamlined publishing project workflows and enhanced cross-functional team alignment.
  • Education. Website: https://www.springer.com/gp

Project Manager (German Publishing Accounts)

Crest Premedia Solutions Ltd
10.2012 - 05.2015
  • Company Overview: Education. Website: https://www.springer.com/gp
  • Facilitated client communications and managed publication logistics for German authors, ensuring accurate translations and timely dissemination of materials.
  • Initiated and led kick-off meetings, establishing internal collaboration strategies that streamlined publishing project workflows and enhanced cross-functional team alignment.
  • Education. Website: https://www.springer.com/gp

Education

MSc - Supply Chain Analytics

Atlantic Technological University
05.2025

Bachelor in Arts - History and Social Studies

University of Pune
Pune, Maharashtra
07.2014

Diploma - German Linguistics

Goethe Institut
12.2012

Skills

  • Power Apps

  • Power Automate

  • Power Flow

  • Power BI

  • SQL business intelligence

  • Python

  • Data visualisation software

  • Data Visualization

  • Tableau

  • Good intercultural communication

  • Data Science

  • Data Collection

  • Data Processing

  • Data Analysis

  • Data Visualisation

  • Six sigma methods

  • Lean project management

  • Agile project management

  • Logistics

  • Apply transportation management concepts

  • Operations management

  • ERP reporting system

  • Procurement lifecycle

  • Revise translation works

  • Use e-procurement

  • Procure mechanical machinery

  • German

Personal Information

  • ID Type: Residence permit
  • ID Number: R9030188
  • Date of Birth: 25/10/1993
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Residence Permit: R9030188

Certification

CEFR German Language C1

IELTS English C1

Languages

German
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Project Manager - Procurement

Camfil India Private Limited
01.2022 - 12.2024

Project Manager - Procurement

Camfil India Private Limited
01.2022 - 12.2024

Sourcing Lead and Buyer

AXA Switzerland
10.2020 - 12.2021

Sourcing Lead and Buyer

AXA Switzerland
10.2020 - 12.2021

Buyer

Mercedes-Benz India Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 09.2020

Buyer

Mercedes-Benz India Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 09.2020

Consultant - Accounts & Procurement Liaison

Sutherland Global Services
05.2015 - 06.2016

Consultant - Accounts & Procurement Liaison

Sutherland Global Services
05.2015 - 06.2016

Project Manager (German Publishing Accounts)

Crest Premedia Solutions Ltd
10.2012 - 05.2015

Project Manager (German Publishing Accounts)

Crest Premedia Solutions Ltd
10.2012 - 05.2015

Bachelor in Arts - History and Social Studies

University of Pune

Diploma - German Linguistics

Goethe Institut

MSc - Supply Chain Analytics

Atlantic Technological University

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