Ashim K.
About Ashim K.
Ashim K. serves as the Sr. Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Workato, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at companies like Mercedes-Benz USA, Univision Communications, and Coupa Software. He holds multiple degrees, including an MBA from the University of Rochester, and has expertise in negotiating high-value contracts and managing strategic sourcing engagements across various countries.
Work at Workato
Ashim K. currently serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Workato, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement processes. His work involves managing supplier relationships and ensuring that procurement strategies align with the company's overall objectives. His experience in this role builds on his extensive background in strategic sourcing across various industries.
Previous Experience in Strategic Sourcing
Before joining Workato, Ashim K. held several key positions in strategic sourcing and procurement. He worked at New Relic, Inc. as Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as Director of Strategic Sourcing at Coupa Software from 2020 to 2022. His earlier experience includes a managerial role at Univision Communications Inc. from 2014 to 2017 and a summer associate position at Mercedes-Benz USA from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Ashim K. has a solid educational foundation in business and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Finance from the University of Mumbai, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Business/Commerce from the same university from 2007 to 2009. He also completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Rochester - Simon Business School from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he participated in an Executive Education program on Negotiations & Leadership at Harvard Law School in 2019.
Expertise in Contractual Agreements
Ashim K. possesses extensive experience in negotiating and structuring high-value contractual agreements. His expertise includes Service Level Agreements (SLA), Statements of Work (SOW), Independent Contractor Agreements (ICA), and Master Software Agreements (MSA) for IT and Engineering Services. This skill set is complemented by his background in change management and business process analysis, which enhances his ability to manage complex procurement processes effectively.
Skills and Specializations
Ashim K. is skilled in Excel modeling and statistical analysis, with a focus on Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) analysis. He has a strong background in developing business cases, conducting industry analysis, and benchmarking. His experience also includes capacity planning and project management. Additionally, he has expertise in media rights and content sourcing, as well as developing and managing partner relationships and working with ERP modules.