Rachana Rama Murthy

Procurement and Supply Chain professional with 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement operations, supplier management, and contract negotiations across pharmaceutical, technology, manufacturing, and e-commerce sectors. Proven track record of managing global suppliers, optimizing costs, mitigating supply risks, and delivering procurement solutions that support business growth. Skilled in SAP S/4HANA, spend analysis, category management, stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end P2P processes.

Associate Manager Procurement OPS - Syngene International Private Limited - Bangalore, India

(2025-08)

• Managed CRO Business with end-to-end sourcing activities including RFIs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, contract execution, and supplier onboarding in alignment with organizational procurement strategies.
• Collaborated with global stakeholders across the US, China, and India to drive local and global sourcing projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business objectives.
• Conducted supply market assessments and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities, quantify exposure, and implement effective mitigation strategies for critical categories.
• Generated MIS reports and procurement dashboards, providing actionable insights on spend, supplier performance, savings opportunities, compliance, and risk management to senior leadership.
• Supported R&D and business teams with commercial expertise in vendor selection, contract management, and external service provider engagement.

SCM Procurement Specialist - Siemens Technology and Services Private Limited - Bangalore, India

(2024-07 - 2025-08)

• Spearheaded procurement of goods and services worth over $10M annually, managing both direct and indirect categories.
• Processed and reviewed purchase orders, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement.
• Conducted market and supplier analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Negotiated pricing and contract terms with 30+ vendors across China, USA and Canada, achieving 72.4% cost savings via strategic consolidation.
• Ensured timely follow-ups on quotations and deliveries, maintaining >95% on-time performance.
• Supported invoice processing for Canadian regions, including reverse postings and down payment adjustments.

Operation Services Specialist - Wayfair - Galway, Ireland

(2023-10 - 2024-01)

• Supported procurement operations including order fulfillment, transport, and warehousing for EU and US markets.
• Analyzed supply chain data and proposed efficiency improvements, reducing waste and enhancing fulfillment speed.
• Oversaw order status (OOR), adjusted consolidation dates, and optimized inventory allocations.
• Managed SLA escalations using ProjectHub and facilitated resolution through weekly stakeholder meetings.

Customer and Sales Advisor - Aviva Direct Ireland Limited - Galway, Ireland

(2022-11 - 2023-09)

• Reduced credit risks and improved cash flow through optimized credit management processes.
• Supported CRM implementation and automation, enhancing client satisfaction and reporting accuracy.
• Partnered with Finance and Sales to align pricing strategies and budget forecasts.

Operations Analyst -Buyer - Harini Mahila Udyog - Bangalore, India

(2019-09 - 2022-01)

• Managed complete P2P cycle, ensuring compliance and timely vendor payments.
• Led vendor onboarding and trained cross-functional teams on PIR creation and SAP MM usage.
• Achieved 83.25% cost savings during COVID-19 through vendor renegotiation and alternative sourcing.
• Reduced procurement lead time by 50% through process streamlining and improved vendor communication.

Master of Science - International Management - University of Galway (2022)

Certificate of Higher Education - ML And AI in Supply chain, Logistics and Materials - Toulouse Business School (2022)

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance - PES University Bangalore (2021)