Mangesh Dharmadhikari
About Mangesh Dharmadhikari
Mangesh Dharmadhikari is an Associate Principal at SAP Ariba with extensive experience in managing spend transformation projects. He has worked in various roles at Bristlecone and Emptoris, contributing to sourcing and procurement operations across multiple industries.
Current Role at Bristlecone
Mangesh Dharmadhikari serves as Associate Principal at Bristlecone, focusing on SAP Ariba. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to various spend transformation projects. His responsibilities include managing vendor data enrichment and spend data classification, which are essential for optimizing procurement processes.
Previous Experience at Bristlecone
Mangesh Dharmadhikari has a significant history with Bristlecone, where he worked in multiple roles. He began as a Consultant in the SAP Practice from 2011 to 2014, then advanced to Senior Consultant in the same practice from 2014 to 2018. His tenure at Bristlecone spans a total of seven years, during which he gained extensive experience in sourcing and procurement operations.
Experience at Emptoris
Before joining Bristlecone, Mangesh Dharmadhikari worked at Emptoris as a Senior Consultant from 2007 to 2011. His role involved providing expertise in procurement solutions, which laid the groundwork for his later work in spend transformation and data management.
Education and Expertise
Mangesh Dharmadhikari earned a Master of Science in Electronics from the Department of Technology at Savitribai Phule Pune University, completing his studies from 2000 to 2002. His educational background supports his technical expertise in managing spend transformation projects and conducting presales activities, including scoping workshops and fit-gap analysis.
Industry Experience
Mangesh Dharmadhikari has worked across various industry verticals, including Telecom, Banking & Finance, Chemical, Healthcare, Medical Equipment, Media & Entertainment, Airline, Engineering, Oil and Gas, Glass Industry, and Steel Industry. This diverse experience enhances his ability to address the unique challenges faced by different sectors in procurement and spend management.