Sruthi Vikraman

Detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Sourcing Analyst with over 3.5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management across global markets. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end sourcing projects, RFx management, supplier negotiations, and spend analysis across FMCG and manufacturing sectors, including support for large-scale giga infrastructure projects. Skilled in leveraging procurement platforms such as GEP SMART, Workday, SAP Ariba, and Excel to drive data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and cost optimization.

Recognized with the Achiever Award (Q3 2025) and multiple client appreciations for delivering high-quality sourcing outcomes, strong stakeholder management, and business value. Experienced in leading teams, managing escalations, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to support organizational objectives and long-term procurement excellence.

Senior Sourcing Analyst - Current Organization

(2025-11)

Promoted through three progressive roles while maintaining core responsibilities in strategic sourcing, spend analysis, and supplier management working with various clients such as PMI, Westrock.

• Managed sourcing and procurement activities for large-scale infrastructure projects for NEOM (Saudi Arabia), supporting supplier sourcing, RFx management, commercial evaluations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Managed procurement cycles using SAP Ariba, S4 Hana, and GEP Quantum.
• Demonstrated proactive ownership of procurement initiatives by anticipating risks, identifying opportunities, and driving continuous improvement across sourcing processes.
• Managed a team of sourcing analysts, ensuring timely delivery and quality of project outputs through regular reviews and guidance.
• Conducted one-on-one discussions to provide feedback, address challenges, and support team development.
• Handled project escalations and collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to drive issue resolution. Acted as a primary liaison between clients, procurement managers, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Acted as a primary liaison between clients, procurement managers, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.

Sourcing Analyst - Current Organization

(2024-09 - 2025-11)

• Led strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings through negotiations, spend analysis, and supplier management, while mentoring 20+ interns on procurement processes and sourcing best practices. Conducted spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and support sourcing decisions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and project requirements.

Associate Sourcing Analyst - Current Organization

(2022-11 - 2024-08)

• Experienced in overseeing both End-to-End (E2E) and Sourcing Support (SPS) projects.
• Conducted market research to discern potential suppliers and market trends.
• Evaluated supplier capabilities, financial stability, and performance history meticulously.
• Managed the end-to-end RFx lifecycle, including supplier identification, preparation, issuance, and evaluation of RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Demonstrated expertise across diverse categories such as Indirect Materials & Services, targeting international/regional suppliers within the FMCG, Manufacturing sectors and Giga projects.
• Tailored market research to each project, maximizing collaboration opportunities with potential suppliers. Implemented benchmarking exercises to maintain market competitiveness and ensure a thorough bid evaluation process integrating qualitative and quantitative analyses.

Master of Business Administration - Finance & Human Resource - GRG School of Management Studies (2022)

Bachelor of Computer Applications - PSGR Krishnammal College for Women (2019)