Yukti Thakur

Results-driven Supply Chain and IT Procurement professional with over 8 years of experience across banking and financial services. Proven track record in managing end-to-end procurement cycles, introducing process automation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving cost efficiencies through strategic vendor negotiations. Currently driving IT Procurement governance at DCB Bank, with prior experience at IndusInd Bank and other organizations.

Holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management from Welingkar Institute of Management.

Manager (IT Procurement Senior Analyst - Sourcing) - DCB Bank - Lower Parel, Mumbai

(2022-05)

• Draft and process sanction letters for new and renewal procurement approvals in line with bank policy
• Actively negotiate with partners and OEMs to ensure cost benefits, commercial terms, SLAs, and service quality
• Annually review and update IT Procurement Policy and SOPs to ensure governance and compliance
• Manage quarterly renewal calendar to ensure timely closure of contracts and avoid business disruption
• Prepare monthly Purchase Notes for management providing an overview of monthly spend against budget
• Arrange Procurement Committee meetings for high-value approvals; prepare MOM and presentations
• Maintain and publish procurement and renewal dashboard for management with pipeline and spend visibility
• Drive monthly stakeholder discussions for upcoming procurement needs across business units and IT teams

Deputy Manager – Invoicing Unit - IndusInd Bank - Andheri, Mumbai

(2019-02 - 2022-05)

• Introduced Robotics Automation Process (RPA) for faster and accurate invoice processing
• Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Invoicing Unit
• Updated GST compliance in the system and maintained master tables in the application
• Processed invoices for payments as per SOP and coordinated with vendors on documentation
• Conducted monthly/quarterly 'No Due Certificate' reviews for vendors
• Performed monthly invoice reconciliation and obtained payment approvals
• Coordinated with finance for payment timelines and provided monthly provision reporting

Technology Management Group (TMG) Executive - IndusInd Bank via Syssoft Infotech Pvt Ltd - Andheri

(2016 - 2019-02)

• Procured licenses, servers, and applications for the bank
• Cleared invoices for disbursement and managed onboarding of vendors in the vendor management system
• Prepared monthly reports for the MD & CEO and COO's office
• Collaborated with IT teams for end-to-end procurement activities

Receptionist & Tele caller - Shraddha Computer - Nallasopara

• Attended client calls and responded to emails; explained courses to prospective students and parents
• Taught MS Office and Tally to students; set and evaluated exam papers

Computer Operator - Kartika Realtors - Nallasopara

• Handled purchase and sales entries in Tally 9.0 ERP; managed incoming cash and bank postings
• Responded to invoice and payment queries; managed general office duties

Computer Operator - Hemlata INC - Charni Road, Mumbai

• Processed supplier invoices accurately and reconciled payments with bills
• Checked purchase invoices against delivery notes; handled general office and communication duties

PG Diploma - Operations Management - Welingkar Institute (2021)

B.Com - Mumbai University (2017)

SSC (10th) - Evergreen High School (2010)