Nisha Rani

Result-oriented procurement and administration professional with 18+ years of experience across banking, financial services, and corporate procurement. Expertise in PAN India procurement operations, contract management, vendor negotiations, and infrastructure procurement. Proven ability to align procurement strategies with organisational goals, drive cost optimisation, and lead digital transformation initiatives.

Strong track record of managing large-scale projects, vendor networks, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.

Senior Manager – Business Development & Strategy Planning (Procurement PAN India) - Noble Interior Designer - Mumbai

(2025-02)

• Procurement Strategy: Spearheading procurement strategy across civil, interior, modular, HVAC, and kitchen equipment categories at a PAN India level.
• Policy & Process Development: Developing and maintaining procurement policies, RFP templates, and due diligence processes to ensure consistency and quality.
• Digital Transformation: Driving digital transformation initiatives in procurement and e-procurement systems to modernise operations.
• Financial Oversight: Tracking project financials, expenditures, and forecasts to ensure cost efficiency and budget adherence across all projects.
• Strategic Alignment: Aligning procurement strategy with business goals and ensuring continual process improvement across all categories.

Senior Manager – Non-IT Procurement, PAN India (Corporate Office) - Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd - Mumbai

(2022-11 - 2025-01)

Managed PAN India non-IT procurement for one of India's largest private sector banks, covering hundreds of branches and multiple infrastructure categories simultaneously. Established cost benchmarks through rigorous vendor negotiations that delivered measurable savings across the organisation.

• Branch Infrastructure Procurement: Managed procurement for UPS, stabilisers, HVAC, DG sets, note counting machines, CCTV, signage, and interiors across all branches.
• Vendor Negotiations: Conducted hard-core vendor negotiations, setting benchmarks for cost optimisation across all procurement categories.
• Branch Rollouts: Coordinated closely with stakeholders for branch rollouts and large-scale infrastructure projects across India.
• Record & Courier Services: Oversaw record management and courier services procurement, including vendor selection and contract renewals.

Procurement Manager – Non-IT Procurement & Administration (Corporate Office) - DCB Bank - Mumbai

(2017-06 - 2022-11)

• Policy Creation: Created procurement policies and managed materials management procedures to standardise operations across the bank.
• Supplier Management: Handled supplier quotations, negotiations, and delivery terms for PAN India procurement with rigorous performance monitoring.
• Subcontracts & POs: Administered subcontracts and purchase orders, monitored supplier performance, and ensured full compliance with standards.
• Special Infrastructure Projects: Oversaw special infrastructure projects including Secunderabad and NPC Chennai back-office facilities from planning to delivery.

Assistant Admin Manager / Senior Officer / Officer / Branch Coordinator — Regional Office, Western U.P & Uttarakhand - IIFL - Meerut

(2007-09 - 2017-06)

A decade-long journey of progressive growth through multiple roles, building a strong foundation in administration, HR, accounts, and branch coordination.

• Branch Coordinator: Coordinated branch-level operations and vendor management for infrastructure and services across the region.
• Officer / Senior Officer: Managed procurement and administrative operations across regional offices, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning.
• Assistant Admin Manager: Progressed to managing HR payroll operations, accounts, and comprehensive administration across Western U.P & Uttarakhand.

MBA - Human Resource & Finance - Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar

M.Com - CCS University, Meerut

B.Com - CCS University, Meerut