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JYOTSNA SUNDI

Cork,Ireland

Summary

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Specialist with 8+ years of experience delivering sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, procurement transformation, and cost optimization initiatives across IT, Telecom, Pharma/MedTech, Consulting, Financial Services, and Public Sector environments. Proven expertise in executing end-to-end strategic sourcing processes including spend analysis, market research, supplier due diligence, sourcing strategy development, RFI/RFP/RFQ management, bid evaluation, contract management, supplier relationship management, and supplier performance management. Experienced in SAP Ariba, Keelvar, Coupa, SAP S/4HANA, and eTenders platforms with a strong track record of delivering cost savings, mitigating supplier risks, and driving procurement excellence

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Sales Specialist

Abtran
Cork
2025.12 - 2026.06
  • Delivered high-quality customer engagement and sales support while consistently meeting customer satisfaction and quality standards.
  • Ensured all activities complied with regulatory and internal governance requirements, maintaining documentation accuracy and operational consistency.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving, stakeholder communication, and issue resolution skills in a fast-paced environment.

Procurement Intern

Lean Kaizen Consulting
Cork, Ireland
2025.01 - 2025.08

* Supported strategic sourcing initiatives for pharmaceutical, MedTech, and public-sector clients through supplier analysis, market research, and sourcing optimization projects.
* Utilized Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer to evaluate supplier bids, perform scenario modelling, and identify sourcing opportunities.
* Supported GE Healthcare procurement transformation projects involving sourcing standardization, supplier assessment, contract governance, and procurement process improvement.
* Conducted supplier due diligence, supplier capability assessments, and procurement risk evaluations aligned with GDPR and ESG requirements.
* Contributed to procurement digitization initiatives resulting in approximately 15% cost savings and improved sourcing efficiency.
* Supported Teagasc procurement activities through the eTenders platform, gaining exposure to public procurement regulations, tender preparation, supplier engagement, bid evaluation, and compliance requirements.
* Assisted in supplier performance monitoring and procurement reporting activities.

Lead Buyer / Procurement Specialist (Cisco Account)

Accenture
Bengaluru, India
2019.01 - 2023.12

* Managed end-to-end strategic sourcing activities for Software, Cloud, Networking, Telecom, and IT Services categories with annual spend exceeding $50M.
* Executed the complete sourcing lifecycle including spend analysis, market research, supplier identification, supplier due diligence, sourcing strategy development, RFI/RFP/RFQ management, bid evaluation, negotiation, contract execution, and supplier performance management.
* Led competitive sourcing events using SAP Ariba Sourcing and Contract Workspace to drive supplier competition and value creation.
* Performed total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, cost modelling, and financial evaluations to support sourcing recommendations and category strategies.
* Facilitated cross-functional sourcing teams involving Procurement, Finance, Legal, Operations, Engineering, and Business stakeholders.
* Led supplier negotiations that generated approximately 12% cost savings while improving contractual terms and service performance.
* Managed contract lifecycle activities including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, and renewing Master Service Agreements (MSA), Statements of Work (SOW), Software Licensing Agreements, and Professional Services Contracts.
* Developed supplier governance frameworks, supplier scorecards, and supplier relationship management programs for strategic suppliers.
* Conducted supplier risk assessments, capability evaluations, and financial analysis to strengthen supplier selection decisions.
* Managed supplier performance reviews, KPI tracking, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Partnered with Legal and Contract Management teams to ensure contract compliance and risk mitigation across global operations.

Procurement Analyst (Sourcing & Contracts)

Genpact
Hyderabad, India
2017.01 - 2018.12

* Executed sourcing events for IT and Software categories across EMEA and Americas using SAP Ariba.
* Conducted supplier due diligence, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
* Developed supplier scorecards and KPI dashboards to monitor supplier performance and service delivery.
* Supported procurement teams in sourcing documentation, contract administration, and supplier management activities.
* Assisted in spend analysis, supplier evaluations, and sourcing recommendations.

Education

Master of Arts - Global Business Practices

Munster Technological University (MTU)
Cork, Ireland

Executive Business Administration - Procurement & Finance

India

Skills

  • Procurement & Vendor Management
  • End-to-End Procurement Lifecycle Management
  • Indirect Procurement (SaaS, Software Licensing, IT Services, Professional Services)
  • Strategic Sourcing & RFx (RFI/RFP/RFQ)
  • Vendor Management & Supplier Relationship Management
  • Vendor Onboarding & Performance Management
  • Contract Negotiation & Contract Lifecycle Management
  • Software & Service Renewals
  • Cost Optimization & Commercial Negotiation
  • Procurement Governance, Compliance & Audit Readiness
  • Supplier Risk Assessment & Due Diligence
  • Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
  • Stakeholder & Business Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (Legal, Finance, IT, Security, Data Privacy)
  • Stakeholder Management & Vendor Coordination
  • Procurement Documentation & Reporting
  • Project Coordination & Analytical Problem-Solving
  • International Team Collaboration
  • Systems & Tools
  • Coupa SAP Ariba SAP S/4HANA Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer Power BI Advanced MS Excel PowerPoint Google Workspace

Certification

  • PRINCE2 Foundation (7th Edition)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer – Professional & Expert Level
  • SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement
  • CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply (Pursuing)

Timeline

Sales Specialist

Abtran
2025.12 - 2026.06

Procurement Intern

Lean Kaizen Consulting
2025.01 - 2025.08

Lead Buyer / Procurement Specialist (Cisco Account)

Accenture
2019.01 - 2023.12

Procurement Analyst (Sourcing & Contracts)

Genpact
2017.01 - 2018.12

Executive Business Administration - Procurement & Finance

Master of Arts - Global Business Practices

Munster Technological University (MTU)
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