Rachna Gupta
About Rachna Gupta
Rachna Gupta is a Manager of Vendor Management at Patelco Credit Union, with a background in various roles at Nokia spanning over a decade. She holds advanced degrees in Business Management and Computer Science from prestigious institutions in India.
Current Role at Patelco Credit Union
Rachna Gupta currently serves as the Manager of Vendor Management at Patelco Credit Union, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees vendor relationships and ensures effective procurement strategies are implemented. Her responsibilities include managing vendor performance and optimizing sourcing processes to align with the organization's goals.
Previous Experience at Nokia
Rachna Gupta has extensive experience at Nokia, where she held various positions from 2000 to 2018. She began her career as a Software Engineer in Finland, followed by roles as Project Specialist and Partner Manager in India. She later advanced to the position of Collaboration Manager and ultimately served as Category Group Manager. Her tenure at Nokia included leading the center of competence for E-auctioning in R&D and IT sectors.
Education and Academic Background
Rachna Gupta holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Kurukshetra University, completed between 1998 and 2000. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the same institution from 1995 to 1998. Additionally, she studied at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, where she completed an Executive Program in Business Management from 2009 to 2010.
Membership in Procurement Foundry
Since 2020, Rachna Gupta has been a member of Procurement Foundry, an organization focused on procurement professionals. Her involvement allows her to engage with industry peers and stay updated on best practices and trends in vendor management and procurement.
Expertise in Sourcing and Leadership
Rachna Gupta possesses strong cross-functional leadership skills in multicultural environments. She has extensive experience in sourcing consolidation, particularly following mergers and acquisitions. Her expertise enables her to effectively manage vendor relationships and drive strategic procurement initiatives.