Harini Sekar
About Harini Sekar
Harini Sekar is a Senior Buyer, Corporate Services at General Mills, with a diverse background in procurement and strategic sourcing.
Current Title and Role at General Mills
Harini Sekar currently holds the position of Senior Buyer, Corporate Services at General Mills. In her capacity, she is responsible for overseeing the procurement process, ensuring cost efficiency, and managing supplier relationships. Her work focuses on optimizing corporate service procurement strategies to achieve targeted business outcomes.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Harini Sekar has held multiple pivotal roles at General Mills since 2015. She served as the SRM Centre of Excellence Lead in 2018, and prior to that, she was the eSourcing Centre of Excellence Lead from 2017 to 2018. Her initial role at General Mills was as a Senior Analyst - Strategic Sourcing in Bombay, Maharashtra, India, which she held from 2015 to 2016.
Experience at Other Companies
Before her tenure at General Mills, Harini Sekar accumulated significant experience across different organizations. She worked as a Senior Procurement Consultant at Beroe Inc. from 2012 to 2013 and as a Procurement Analyst in 2011, both in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Additionally, she served as a Student Consultant for A.T. Kearney from 2014 to 2015 and at Conagra Foods in 2014.
Educational Background
Harini Sekar has a robust educational background. She earned a Master's degree from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business in 2014. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Engineering degree at Anna University from 2007 to 2011. She also attended Prince Matriculation Higher Secondary School from 2005 to 2007.
Roles at University of Michigan
During her time at the University of Michigan, Harini Sekar held the position of Vice President, Marketing at the Ross School of Business for nearly a year in 2014. This role allowed her to gain leadership experience and develop key skills in strategic marketing and team coordination.