Vikas Pr

Results-driven Procurement Operations Specialist with 8+ years of progressive experience in end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, purchase order management, supplier coordination, and procurement compliance across global manufacturing and retail environments. Hands-on expertise in SAP MM, SAP S/4HANA, and Ariba for executing procurement requirements, managing full PO lifecycle, and resolving invoicing and receiving discrepancies. Proven ability to serve as an operational bridge between internal stakeholders, suppliers, and Accounts Payable — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all P2P touchpoints.

Strong track record in training and coaching business partners, driving process improvements, and reducing rework. Managed 8,000+ purchase orders annually at 99% data accuracy and 100% on-time processing.

Procurement Operations Specialist (Buyer) at PVH Corp (VHS) (2025-05 – 2026-04)

Fashion & Retail Manufacturing

• Monitored and managed end-to-end purchase order process for local and global procurement needs in SAP — ensuring accuracy of pricing, documentation, payment terms, Incoterms, and compliance prior to order release
• Served as primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers on procurement processes — resolving PO queries, delivery discrepancies, and invoice issues within defined SLA timelines
• Provided training, coaching, and hands-on support to business partners on procurement tools and standard ways of working — reducing process rework and driving adoption of procurement systems
• Partnered with Accounts Payable and requesting departments to validate accuracy of P2P processes and resolve purchasing, invoicing, and receiving issues — acting as operational bridge across upstream and downstream teams
• Built Power BI dashboards and automated report distribution via Microsoft Power Automate — providing real-time visibility into PO status, delivery performance, and supplier KPIs for stakeholders
• Led daily PO Transmission Error Report reviews and weekly Duplicate PO audits — presenting corrective actions to maintain 100% data integrity across all procurement records
• Maintained auditable procurement records across order logs, compliance checklists, and documentation in strict adherence to procurement policies and internal controls

Data Management Administrator (Procurement Operations Specialist) at VF Corporation (2021-09 – 2024-03)

Global Apparel & Footwear MNC | APAC / EMEA

• Managed PR-to-PO lifecycle for 8,000+ purchase orders annually (Licensee & Sample POs) — reviewed MRP requirements, created and adjusted POs in SAP; achieved 100% on-time processing and full compliance with procurement policies
• Resolved 150+ procurement queries per month from internal stakeholders and suppliers — covering PO status, delivery discrepancies, and invoice issues — reducing resolution time by 20%
• Coordinated with Accounts Payable, manufacturing, engineering, and receiving teams to validate Goods Receipts (GR), manage Service Entry Sheets (SES), and resolve 3-way match discrepancies (PO-GR-Invoice)
• Supported new supplier onboarding: managed intake, KYC validation, and supplier registration; coordinated supplier enablement and ensured timely setup to support sourcing activities
• Evaluated supplier proposals and negotiated pricing, delivery timelines, and payment terms under supervision — coordinating approvals and ensuring alignment with budgeted costs and contracted rates
• Maintained pricing master data and material records for 500+ materials in SAP ERP — ensuring accurate pricing conditions, tax structure, and MDM governance at 99% data accuracy
• Authored SOPs and Desktop Procedures (DTPs) for buying and PO management processes — reducing recurring issues by 30% and delivering 10% cost reduction through continuous process improvements
• Achieved 96% accuracy rate and 92% on-time SLA (2022–2023); awarded Employee of the Month — September 2023
• Led Infor Nexus ERP Implementation (1 year) as Functional Lead across VANS (APAC/EMEA), Kipling (APAC), and TNF/IB (APAC) — drove MRP data migration, stakeholder coordination, go-live support, and hypercare stabilization

Commercial Executive at Shobha Enterprises (Future Supply Chain Solutions Ltd) (2019-07 – 2021-09)

Supply Chain & Logistics

• Processed PO and Non-PO invoices in SAP; validated documentation before booking vendor bills; handled vendor reconciliations, F&F settlements, and transportation vendor bill bookings in SAP and TMS
• Coordinated with vendors on billing discrepancies and ensured accurate, timely payment processing in compliance with procurement policies

Data & Warehouse Executive at Sri Chowdeshwari Man Power Supply (Next Logistics Ltd) (2018-08 – 2019-06)

Logistics

• Monitored goods inward/outward movements to maintain inventory accuracy; supervised daily dispatch operations; prepared stock transfer notes in Oracle ERP for inter-state goods transfers

Finance Executive at Safexpress Private Limited (2016-05 – 2018-08)

Express Logistics

• Conducted internal branch audits (waybill verification, audit reports); managed customer billing, cash collection, bank deposits, and revenue quality compliance — maintaining full financial record auditability

Bachelor of Commerce in B.Com – Kuvempu University