Anand P.
About Anand P.
Anand P. serves as the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Lead, specializing in Integrated Facility Management and Real Estate & Infrastructure. He has extensive experience in supply chain optimization and has held various roles in prominent companies such as DHL, Capgemini, and JLL.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Anand P. serves as the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Lead at Confidential since 2023. In this role, he emphasizes optimization, compliance, and cost avoidance in strategic sourcing. He collaborates with internal business units and supply chain stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives. His focus includes supplier development to enhance pre-procurement strategies and facilitate supply agreement negotiations.
Previous Experience in Strategic Sourcing
Anand P. has extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement across various organizations. He worked at Confidential as the Regional Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead for South Asia from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, he held the position of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement at JLL from 2018 to 2020. His career also includes roles at MetLife, where he worked from 2017 to 2018, and at Denali - WNS as an Associate in Strategic Sourcing in 2017.
Expertise in Supply Chain Management
Anand P. possesses expertise in handling categories such as Integrated Facility Management and Real Estate & Infrastructure. He has worked with renowned companies to develop innovative solutions that reinforce supply chains and optimize materials management. His experience includes a significant tenure at Accenture as a Strategic eSourcing Team Leader from 2012 to 2017, where he focused on enhancing sourcing strategies.
Educational Background
Anand P. studied at SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), where he earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. He also completed his early education at Ramakrishna Mission School in Jamshedpur. His academic background supports his extensive career in strategic sourcing and procurement.
Career Timeline
Anand P.'s career spans multiple roles in strategic sourcing and supply chain management. He began his professional journey at DHL as a Senior Associate SCM from 2007 to 2010. He then transitioned to Capgemini as a Senior Consultant for a Telecommunication Company from 2010 to 2012. Following his time at Accenture, he continued to build his expertise in strategic sourcing through various roles until his current position at Confidential.