Neelabh Tandon
About Neelabh Tandon
Neelabh Tandon serves as the Director of Procurement at BharatPe, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in procurement and operations management, having held various positions in notable companies such as RP-SG FMCG and American Express Global Business Travel.
Current Role at BharatPe
Neelabh Tandon serves as the Director of Procurement at BharatPe, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he manages a substantial annual procurement budget of INR 1000 crore. His responsibilities include collaborating with various departments such as Marketing, IT, InfoSec, Product, HR, and Customer Experience to ensure efficient procurement processes.
Previous Experience in Procurement and Management
Before joining BharatPe, Neelabh Tandon worked at RP-SG FMCG (Guiltfree Industries Limited) as Chief Manager from 2019 to 2022. He also held the position of Senior Manager Administration at foodpanda from 2015 to 2019. His experience includes managing service delivery at American Express Global Business Travel from 2012 to 2015, where he developed skills in vendor relationship management and supplier selection.
Educational Background
Neelabh Tandon completed a Master's degree in Strategy, Marketing & Supply Chain from NMIMS CDOE. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Arts from Kanpur University. Additionally, he achieved a One-year Diploma in Travel & Tourism from Kuoni, focusing on Ticketing, Visa & Reservations, which he completed from 2004 to 2005.
Career in Travel and Consultancy
Neelabh began his career as a Travel Consultant at Pearl International Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd. from 2005 to 2006. He later worked at American Express Global Business Travel as a Travel Consultant for six years, from 2006 to 2012, before transitioning to a managerial role. He also served as Senior Manager_Travel at KUONI BUSINESS TRAVEL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED for a brief period in 2015.
Skills and Expertise
Neelabh Tandon possesses strong skills in vendor relationship management, which enhances his effectiveness in supplier selection and budgeting processes. His extensive experience across various roles in procurement and travel consultancy has equipped him with a solid foundation in operations management and strategic procurement.