Rakesh D
About Rakesh D
Rakesh D is a Manager at KPMG Australia with over eight years of experience in consulting and life sciences. He has held various positions in notable companies and possesses expertise in strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and supplier relationship management.
Work at KPMG Australia
Currently, Rakesh D serves as a Manager at KPMG Australia, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, he has contributed to various projects and initiatives within the firm. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in strategic sourcing and consulting to deliver value to clients across multiple sectors.
Previous Experience in Consulting and Management
Rakesh D has a diverse background in consulting and management. He worked as a Senior Consultant at GEP Worldwide from 2015 to 2018 in Mumbai, where he focused on strategic sourcing and cost optimization. Following this, he held the position of Senior Manager for Strategic Sourcing at USV PRIVATE LIMITED from 2019 to 2021, further enhancing his expertise in supplier relationship management and category savings.
Education and Expertise
Rakesh D holds a Bachelor's Degree in Production Engineering from NIT Calicut, which he completed from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in General Management from IIT Bombay's Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, graduating in 2015. His academic background supports his industry knowledge in Life Science and FMCG sectors.
Background in Engineering and Early Career
Before transitioning into consulting, Rakesh D worked as a Planning Engineer at Larsen & Toubro Construction Equipment Ltd from 2010 to 2013 in Bangalore. He also gained early experience as a Summer Intern at Deloitte U.S. India offices in 2014, where he was involved in various projects for two months in Hyderabad.
Skills and Specializations
Rakesh D possesses a range of skills including opportunity assessments, contract management, budgeting, and negotiations. He specializes in strategic sourcing across multiple indirect spend verticals such as Marketing, HR, R&D, and IT. His expertise also includes zero-based budgeting and market benchmarking, making him a valuable asset in cost optimization initiatives.