Mukesh Ammiti

Strategic Procurement Profesional with 9+ years of experience across direct and indirect categories, driving procurement effectiveness, governance, and digital transformation. Proven record of delivering 10–15% cost savings, embedding AI, KPI-driven dashboards, and enabling supplier risk mitigation. Expert in SAP Ariba, SAP MM, MDG, S4Hana, Fieldglass, and Power BI, with strong exposure to procurement analytics, compliance frameworks, and digital tool enablement.

Adept at cross-functional collaboration and positioning procurement as a strategic enabler of enterprise growth.

Senior Associate II, Global Sourcing & Procurement at KYNDRYL (2022-05 – Present)

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership: Directed end-to-end sourcing across the categories built category strategies using spend analysis, market intelligence, benchmarking, demand validation, and TCO evaluation.
• Procurement Performance & KPI Governance: Directed regional procurement performance by collaborating with KPI owners and stakeholders; maintained Balanced Scorecard–aligned dashboards tracking quality, compliance, supplier risk, spend coverage, and cost savings. Delivered actionable insights through structured reviews to strengthen governance and leadership decision-making.
• Process Compliance & Audit Readiness: Ensured 100% adherence to procurement process compliance, eliminating non-conformance in internal audits, SOX, and policy checks. Led RFQ governance with category teams, achieving zero deviations and embedding structured contract lifecycle management.
• Supplier Governance & Risk Mitigation: Enabled structured supplier business reviews through accurate reporting and governance controls; improved vendor risk visibility, supplier segmentation, and continuity planning across the India region.
• Digital Transformation & Tool Enablement: Owned procurement digital tools and platforms (SAP Ariba, SAP MM, SAP MDG, SAP S4Hana, Fieldglass). Drove adoption, data hygiene, e-procurement workflows, and change management through training, templates, and structured learning. Developed and maintained SharePoint platforms for procurement knowledge, governance, and engagement.
• Analytics & Procurement Intelligence: Leveraged Excel, Ariba Spend Mangement and Power BI to design dashboards and visualization models, enhancing KPI discipline, compliance tracking, spend analytics, supplier performance monitoring, and sourcing visibility.
• Cross-Regional Collaboration & Best Practices: Actively partnered with global procurement teams to share and adopt best practices, accelerating regional growth and aligning procurement strategies with organizational priorities.
• Operational Excellence & Value Delivery: Executed procurement initiatives that improved efficiency, reduced cycle times, and delivered measurable value to customers and the company.
• Cost Optimization & Competitive Sourcing: Delivered 10–15% average savings and uncovered $2M+ opportunities by managing 50+ RFI/RFQ/RFP/BAFO events annually, driving supplier consolidation, benchmarking, and aggressive negotiations.
• Analytics-Driven Procurement Intelligence: Leveraged Power BI and Excel dashboards to monitor KPIs, compliance, and supplier spend across $20M+ indirect spend, enabling data-driven sourcing and category decisions.

Associate Purchase and Supply Chain Management at BLACK BOX (2021-01 – 2022-04)

• Directed procurement planning for R&D and production requirements, leading high-value sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFP) that secured competitive pricing and favorable contract terms, achieving 10–15% annual cost savings on electronic components, PCBs, semiconductors, connectors, and cable harnesses.
• Forged strategic supplier partnerships across EMS, Defense, and Aerospace, strengthening long-term business viability and ensuring sourcing quality for avionics modules, ruggedized enclosures, and precision machined parts.
• Partnered with Product Development, Production, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams to align procurement schedules with project timelines, improving on-time delivery and reducing lead times by 20% for prototype assemblies and specialized test equipment.
• Spearheaded order management, logistics coordination, and customs clearance, ensuring seamless international procurement operations for RF modules, sensors, and imported ICs, reducing shipment delays by 30%.
• Drafted and managed supplier contracts embedding compliance with commercial terms, transportation schedules, and quality standards; implemented vendor performance evaluations that improved SLA adherence by 25% across electromechanical assemblies and passive components.
• Designed forecasting models to optimize inventory levels of resistors, capacitors, relays, and microcontrollers, minimizing shortages and excess stock; delivered structured spend reports and KPI tracking that enhanced procurement visibility and decision-making accuracy by 35%.
• Developed structured budgeting frameworks, aligning procurement plans with organizational financial objectives and reducing approval turnaround time by 25% through streamlined collaboration with leadership.

Purchase Engineer at BHARAT ELECTRONICS LIMITED (2018-01 – 2020-11)

• Led domestic and international procurement, conducting RFQs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations that delivered 12–18% average cost savings while ensuring technical compliance for radar subsystems, communication equipment, defense-grade electronics, and optical instruments.
• Implemented supplier relationship management practices, maintaining updated source lists and conducting performance reviews that improved vendor compliance by 20% and reduced corrective actions by 15% across metal fabrications, precision castings, and fasteners.
• Drafted and finalized purchase proposals and contracts, ensuring adherence to commercial and technical specifications; mitigated risks through customs duty exemptions and regulatory compliance, saving over $1M annually on research projects involving RF amplifiers, oscillators, and specialized defense components.
• Coordinated cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and procurement teams, aligning sourcing strategies with project timelines and improving material availability by 25% for PCB assemblies, wiring harnesses, and embedded systems.
• Streamlined customs clearance and freight forwarding processes, reducing shipment delays by 30% and accelerating material flow for critical projects involving imported sensors, optoelectronic devices, and specialized alloys.
• Ensured timely vendor payments, resolving outstanding issues to maintain supplier trust and achieving 100% continuity of operations across procurement cycles.

Graduate Trainee at BHARAT ELECTRONICS LIMITED (2017-02 – 2017-02)

• Coordinated procurement teams in requisition processing and purchase order management, handling 100+ PR/PO transactions per quarter and coordinating with suppliers to ensure 98% on-time fulfillment.
• Contributed in CAD modeling, material selection, and cost feasibility studies, contributing to 15% reduction in material costs and aligning procurement strategies with technical and financial goals.
• Participated in supplier audits and inspections, ensuring 100% compliance with technical specifications and industry standards, and improving supplier quality scores by 20%.
• Collaborated with engineering and production teams on procurement schedules, reducing lead times by 25% and improving project delivery timelines across multiple product lines.

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering – Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, A.P. (2010 – 2014)

Associate Degree in Business Management – Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, A.P. (2010 – 2014)