Dhiraj Vartak
About Dhiraj Vartak
Dhiraj Vartak is an Associate Principal with extensive experience in Spend Analytics, currently working at Bristlecone since 2016. He has held various roles in the field, including positions at Deloitte Consulting, Opera Solutions, and Global eProcure, and has a strong background in Mechanical Engineering.
Work at Bristlecone
Dhiraj Vartak has been serving as an Associate Principal at Bristlecone since 2016. In this role, he identifies potential savings opportunities through Spend Analytics projects. He designs and creates Spend Analytics Dashboards using Qlik Sense, ensuring effective data extraction from SAP-BW and mapping spend to taxonomy. His responsibilities include conducting client demonstrations and providing user training on QlikSense dashboards, which enhances stakeholder satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Spend Analytics
Prior to his current position, Dhiraj Vartak held several roles in Spend Analytics. He worked as a Manager in Spend Analytics at Opera Solutions from 2011 to 2013. He also served as a Freelance Spend Analytics consultant from 2014 to 2016, and as a Senior Manager in Spend Analysis at Hubwoo from 2008 to 2010. His experience includes coordinating with over 50 strategic buyers to maintain Direct Materials Taxonomy for a major Indian auto manufacturer.
Education and Expertise
Dhiraj Vartak studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mumbai, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from 1996 to 1999. He also completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at B.V. Polytechnic from 1993 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in Spend Analysis and Master Data Management, which he applies in his consulting work with various global clients.
Career Background
Dhiraj Vartak's career spans multiple roles in the analytics and engineering sectors. He began as a Graduate Engineering Trainee at Tata Steel from 2000 to 2002. He then transitioned to Zycus Infotech Pvt Ltd as a Materials Engineer from 2002 to 2004, followed by an Analyst position at Ariba from 2004 to 2005. He continued to build his expertise at Global eProcure as a Manager in Spend Analysis from 2005 to 2008 and at Deloitte Consulting as an SAP SPM Senior Consultant Technology for a brief period in 2011.
Achievements in Spend Analytics
Dhiraj Vartak has developed and implemented Procurement Spend Analysis and Master Data Management solutions for leading global clients. His work has included the development of tools and the design of various analytic views for multiple Spend Analytics projects. He has played a significant role in ensuring smooth operations and stakeholder engagement through detailed dashboarding requirements.