Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is a Senior Manager at MTN, specializing in Procurement Excellence and Data Analytics with a focus on AI and Machine Learning.
Company
Gaurav Sharma currently holds a position at MTN as the Senior Manager of Procurement Excellence and Data Analytics (AI and Machine Learning) since 2020, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Prior to this, he worked at RGE in Singapore from 2019 to 2020 as the Procurement Excellence Lead. His career also includes significant roles at Apollo Tyres Ltd in Singapore and Gurgaon, where he spent several years working in various procurement and strategic planning capacities.
Title
In his current role as the Senior Manager of Procurement Excellence and Data Analytics (AI and Machine Learning) at MTN, Gaurav Sharma is responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of global procurement policies and processes. His expertise extends to developing sophisticated machine learning models aimed at optimizing sourcing scenarios and diversifying supplier risk.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Sharma has a broad educational background with degrees from several institutions. He earned his MBA specializing in Finance from the Management Development Institute in Gurgaon from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from M.D.U between 2004 and 2008. His early education was completed at DAV Public School and St. Michael Senior Secondary School, where he studied science.
Procurement Policy Design
Gaurav Sharma is known for his work in designing and implementing global procurement policies and processes. He has been responsible for spearheading initiatives like Supernegotiate, a Digital Procurement Lab created to enhance procurement processes. His expertise includes advanced negotiation strategies, exemplified by the development of the T-60 Negotiation Program.
Achievements
Gaurav Sharma's achievements in procurement excellence are noteworthy. He won the CIPS 2022 award for his work in designing algorithms that optimize procurement sourcing bundling recommendations. He also leads initiatives in supplier behavior modeling and specializes in negotiation modeling for strategic negotiations using game theory and data analytics.