Procurement & Contracts Specialist with 7+ years of experience in procurement, SaaS sourcing, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management and global procurement. Delivered $4.5M+ in annual procurement savings across IT and Professional Services categories.
I help companies reduce procurement spend, negotiate stronger commercial terms, manage suppliers and streamline the contract lifecycle.
Results I bring:
🔍7+ years of procurement and contract-management experience
💼$4.5M+ annual savings delivered
📊IT, SaaS and Professional Services procurement experience
🚀Global sourcing and supplier-management experience
🤝 Contract negotiation across commercial and contractual terms
📝MSA, SOW, LOE, Change Order and termination-document experience
🚀Coupa, Malbek, GEP & SAP CLM experience
🎯 Strong combination of commercial procurement + contract management + technology
Technological Proficiency:
🛠️ SAP, Coupa, Power BI, Excel, Malbek, Netsuite, Jira, Zoho, Smart by GEP, Salesforce, ERP, Alteryx
Typical projects I can support
✔ SaaS procurement and renewal negotiations
✔ IT vendor sourcing
✔ RFP/RFQ management
✔ Procurement spend analysis
✔ Vendor benchmarking
✔ Contract negotiation
✔ MSA/SOW/LOE review and management
✔ Professional Services procurement
✔ Supplier negotiations
✔ SaaS cost optimization
✔ CLM process improvement
✔ Procurement process optimization
✔ Coupa/Malbek-related procurement and CLM initiatives
Let's connect and explore the possibilities!
IT Procurement
Procurement
Sourcing
Supplier Development
Buying
Price & Quote Negotiation
Project Management
Contract
Supplier Search
Contract Negotiation
Purchase Orders
Vendor Management
Market Research
Government Procurement
Divya G.
Hyderabad, India
$15/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Dynamic and detail-oriented Supply Chain & Sourcing Specialist with over 6 years of international experience at Scoutbee GmbH, specializing in AI-powered sourcing, supplier evaluation, and project leadership. Demonstrated ability to lead high-volume sourcing operations across sectors like automotive, FMCG, electronics, and chemicals, with a track record of delivering 300+ successful projects, onboarding suppliers globally, and driving process improvement. Strong communicator and collaborator with experience leading teams, optimizing data systems, and supporting critical business continuity projects during high-stakes scenarios like COVID-19.
CORE SKILLS
Supplier Sourcing & Feasibility Analysis
Market Research & RFP/RFI Management
Data Enrichment & CRM (Salesforce)
AI Tool Integration & Feedback
Project & Team Leadership
Supplier Negotiation & Onboarding
Excel, Tableau, Superset
Jira, Confluence, Aircall, HubSpot
Procurement
Supply Chain & Logistics
Microsoft Office
Sourcing
Online Research
Contract Negotiation
Market Research
Team Management
Team Training
Project Management
Eprocurement
Supplier Search
Data Analysis
Customer Onboarding
Harish K.
Palghat, India
$15/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Technical Procurement Specialist | Maintenance Planner | IBM Maximo CMMS Expert
I am an Electrical Maintenance Engineer with 13+ years of international experience supporting technical procurement, maintenance planning, and asset management across power generation, refining, and oil & gas industries. My expertise combines engineering knowledge with procurement support, enabling me to evaluate technical requirements, verify material specifications, review supplier quotations, and support procurement activities for critical industrial maintenance operations.
For more than six years with Kuwait Oil Company, I worked closely with maintenance and procurement teams to support the maintenance of four Oil Gathering Stations. My responsibilities included preparing RFQs, conducting technical bid evaluations, reviewing supplier quotations, verifying material specifications, supporting material approvals, coordinating procurement activities, and helping ensure that purchased materials met engineering and operational requirements. I also supported inventory planning, spare parts management, catalog development, and material criticality assessments to improve maintenance reliability and material availability.
I have extensive hands-on experience using IBM Maximo CMMS for preventive maintenance planning, work order management, Job Plans, Item Master, inventory management, material requisitions (DTR), catalog management, maintenance reporting, and asset management. My experience with enterprise maintenance systems allows me to quickly adapt to other CMMS and purchasing platforms.
In my current remote engineering support role, I provide daily technical support to a Chief Engineer by reviewing material requests, evaluating maintenance materials, reviewing contractor submissions, supporting Management of Change (MOC) reviews, preparing engineering documentation, and assisting maintenance and procurement teams with technical evaluations and engineering coordination.
My background in electrical maintenance enables me to evaluate purchased materials not only from a procurement perspective but also for technical compliance, equipment compatibility, maintainability, reliability, and operational suitability. I am proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, IBM Maximo CMMS, and technical documentation, with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills developed through years of supporting multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance teams.
Core Expertise
• Technical Procurement Support
• RFQ Preparation & Technical Bid Evaluation
• Supplier Quotation Review
• Material Specification Verification
• Inventory & Spare Parts Management
• IBM Maximo CMMS
• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
• Work Order & Job Plan Management
• Asset Management
• Engineering Documentation Review
• Maintenance Reporting & Analysis
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
Procurement
Electrical Engineering
Maintenance Management Software
Maximo Asset Management
Computerized Maintenance Management System
Microsoft Excel
Cost Estimate
Maintenance Management
Technical Report
Technical Analysis
Technical Review
Purchasing Management
Presentation Software
PVSyst
Ameya M.
Mumbai, India
$10/hr
5.0
3 jobs
🌍 India-Based Sourcing & Procurement Specialist
I help founders, e-commerce brands, importers, and global businesses source products from India with confidence. Rather than simply providing supplier lists, I work as your trusted sourcing partner, managing supplier research, communication, coordination, and execution from product discovery to shipment readiness.
🔍 What I Can Help You With
🛒 End-to-End Product Sourcing
I support your sourcing journey from start to finish by helping with:
Product and supplier research
Manufacturer identification and shortlisting
Price, MOQ, lead time, and capability comparison
Supplier communication and negotiations
Sample sourcing and development coordination
Sourcing strategy and execution
Import–Export & Logistics Support
🏭 Vendor & Manufacturing Coordination
I work directly with manufacturers to keep your project moving by handling:
Vendor verification and capability assessment
Production follow-ups and timeline tracking
Multi-vendor coordination
Packaging and customization support
Issue resolution and supplier communication
📊 Market Research & Business Insights
Make informed sourcing decisions with:
Product and market research
Competitor and pricing analysis
Supplier ecosystem mapping
Cost optimization opportunities
Feasibility and sourcing reports
🤝 Who I Work With
I regularly support:
🚀 Founders & Startups
🛍️ E-commerce & D2C Brands
🌎 Importers & Global Buyers
🏢 Procurement Teams
🏭 Businesses Manufacturing in India
💼 My Working Style
I believe successful sourcing is built on communication, transparency, and execution. That's why every project includes:
✅ Clear communication and regular updates
✅ Proactive supplier follow-ups
✅ Well-organized documentation
✅ Practical, execution-focused support
✅ Long-term supplier relationship management
⭐ Why Clients Work With Me
✔ Trusted India-based sourcing partner
✔ End-to-end procurement support
✔ Verified manufacturer and supplier research
✔ Strong vendor coordination and negotiation
✔ Market-driven sourcing recommendations
✔ Organized documentation and reporting
✔ Reliable execution from inquiry to shipment
If you're looking for more than just a supplier list and need someone who can think strategically, coordinate effectively, and execute reliably on the ground in India, I'd be happy to be part of your team.
Procurement
Sourcing
Request for Quotation
Vendor Management
Management Information System
AI Data Analytics
RFP Writing
Price & Quote Negotiation
Inventory Management
Vendor & Supplier Outreach
Request for Proposal
Request for Information
Product Sourcing
Supply Chain & Logistics
Purchasing Management
Logistics Coordination
Logistics Management
Ecommerce
Product Listings
Amazon FBA
Subhasis M.
Kolkata, India
$10/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Hi, I’m Subhasis — a Project Management, Market Research, and Sourcing specialist focused on helping businesses find reliable solutions, save time, reduce costs, and move projects forward with confidence.
For more than 15 years, I’ve supported clients across the USA, Europe, Asia, Australia, and other international markets with research, sourcing, business analysis, project coordination, and virtual assistance. With three hundred plus completed projects, the goal has always been the same: understand the real business need, handle the details carefully, and deliver practical results on time.
Whether you need to find reliable suppliers, research a market, verify information, analyze business opportunities, coordinate a complex project, or take repetitive tasks off your plate, I can provide structured and dependable support from start to finish.
Clients value my attention to detail, clear English communication, responsiveness, and ability to work independently while keeping projects organized and on schedule.
Instead of simply completing assigned tasks, I focus on understanding the problem behind the task and finding the most practical way to solve it. If you need a reliable professional who can take ownership of your research, sourcing, or project support requirements and deliver without constant supervision, let’s discuss what needs to be accomplished.
Topic Research
Online Research
Sourcing
Business Plan
Market Research
Project Management
Photography
Administrative Support
Business Analysis
Supplier Search
Product Sourcing
Virtual Assistance
Travel Itinerary
Secondary Research
Company Research
Contact List
Quality Audit
Quality Inspection
Factory & Supplier Auditing
Sales Leads
Nishee V.
Hyderabad, India
$6/hr
4.0
2 jobs
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To work in a challenging and creative environment and effectively contribute towards
the goals of an organization.
TOTAL EXPERIENCE:
? I have total 8 years of experience in Tender Online Bidding for Government portal
and Federal Portal.?
? I have knowledge in all PPE Items, Manpower, Construction and Survey Tools.?
? Experience in handling government & private tenders, both online and offline.
Prepare all tender documents in the specific formats related to the bid. ?
? Experience in Govt. Tenders / private Tenders as an individual contributor.?
? Search Private / Government Tenders. Follow-up with Private / government clients.
Preparing & filling E-Tenders. ?
? In charge of independent territory with own set target.?
? Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes ?
? Develop and manage Branch Network in the Region independently. ?
?
Lead Generation
Sales Lead Lists
Tender Document
Request for Proposal
Request for Information
Request for Quotation
Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002
Defense & Military
Government Documents
Government Procurement
Documentation
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