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Ravindra (Ravi) Pandey, (Veteran), CSM, LSSGBGreater Boston, MA PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE LinkedIn PROCUREMENT & VENDOR MANAGEMENT STRATEGY SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT Strategic leader with over 21 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, strategy planning, and supply chain operations management across diverse environments. Expertise in developing and implementing procurement strategies to drive operational efficiency and business growth. Proven track record in vendor negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization, leading diverse, multinational teams to achieve organizational objectives. Certified Scrum Master and Lean Six Sigma practitioner, adept at leveraging data-driven insights to optimize procurement processes and enhance performance. Strong communication and leadership skills, demonstrated through successful cross-functional collaboration. Ready to leverage extensive procurement and vendor management experience and strategic vision to excel as Director of Procurement & Vendor Management. Core CompetenciesStrategic Planning & Execution Procurement & Vendor Management Stakeholder Engagement Operational Excellence Financial Management Leadership & Team Development Communications Analytical & Strategic Thinking Negotiation Skills Technical Proficiency Relationship Building EducationMaster of Business Administration  Global MBA (Full Time) Graduating in August 2024 Hult International Business School Cambridge, Massachusetts o STEM Designated Programo Relevant Courses: Project Management, Global Operations & Supply Chain, Business Strategy, Finance & Accounting, Data Management o Hult Student Association (HSA) RepresentativePost Graduate Diploma in Management  PGDM (Full Time) Dec 2020 Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Pune, India o Relevant Courses: Project Management, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Strategic Management, Accounting, HR Management o Certificates of Appreciation for Research Publications & Co-curricular activitiesBachelor of Science (BS)  (Full Time) June 2000 University of Allahabad Allahabad, Indiao Concentration in Physics & Mathematics; Minored in Chemistry Certifications & TechnologiesCertified Scrum Master (CSM); Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB); Project Management Essential; Information Technology Project Management(Military Diploma); Operations Management; Strategic Leadership; Negotiation skills; Supply Chain Management; Inventory Management; Technologies: NetSuite; Tableau; Power BI; HRMS; HRIS; Defence ERP; MS Office including Excel; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Relevant ExperiencesCommunity Consulting Team Boston (Non-Profit) United States Management Consultant (Project Team Member) Dec 2023  Till Date Working as a Management Consultant with CCT Boston (Non-Profit), on business strategy planning & growth for a Non-Profit organization in Boston. Assess grants/Federal funding and develop sustainability plans for earned revenues to ensure long-term financial stability. Develop strategic plans to transform revenue models, targeting a 25-30% increase in earned revenue by 2033. United Nations Nasir / Malakal, SudanJoint Director - UN Team Site Commander (Supply Chain Operations & Logistics) April 2009  June 2010 Led diversified UN Multinational teams (250+ persons) at UN Mission in Sudan. Responsible for maintaining peace in the region & logistics management. Efficiently negotiated with stakeholders to maintain peace, ensuring safe logistics operations across multiple states in Sudan to remote locations. Successfully partnered with international agencies (WFP, MSF, FAO, WHO) and NGOs to implement multi-billion UN social welfare schemes for displaced populations and offered medical assistance and rehabilitation to over 2000 families. Spearheaded procurement of critical supplies and equipment for a 1000+ member UN mission, ensuring operational sustainability and compliance throughout the deployment. Awarded United Nations Force Commanders Commendation & Medal for meritorious peacekeeping & logistics service. Military, Indian Army India Jan 2001  August 2023 Director (Procurement & Logistics Operations) Jun 2010  Aug 2018, Oct 2021  Aug 2023 Led a team of 200+ employees, spearheading comprehensive strategy planning and logistics management. Directed project management, change management, logistics transportation & supply chain operations, procurement & vendor management, HR administration, driving organizational success and efficiency. Managed a $10 million inventory using NetSuite (military version). Ensured robust vendor contract processes with quality control checks and milestone requirements. Developed & executed procurement strategies tailored to organizational needs, managing vendor relationships, and negotiations to achieve cost savings and ensure compliance. Implemented Lean Six Sigma principles & data analytics tools to analyze performance metrics for revamping supply chain and HRM processes, resulting in a 20% efficiency boost. Managed financial funds, and achieved 12% yearly cost savings through technology solution implementation. Effectively communicated operational expectations to external partners, suppliers, & transporters to facilitate smooth supply chain operations. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Pune, India Director (Project Management & Operations) Aug 2018  Oct 2021 Led a 150+ member team responsible for managing logistics operations & security of national strategic assets valued at over $10 billion for military equipment research & development(a manufacturing industry). Spearheaded vendor management portfolio for critical projects of the Army. Orchestrated high-end multibillion-dollar critical mission mode projects, achieving improved efficiency and significant cost savings of 25%. Implemented ISO 9001-2015 recommendations as a core team member, streamlining processes and eliminating 35% non-compliance rate. Managed $5M+ security/safety budgets, negotiating vendor contracts and implementing cost control initiatives realizing 25% savings. Developed forecasts, estimates, roll-on plans, & strategic sourcing, achieved 25% reduction in contract costs through renegotiating 23 contracts. Developed & executed business development plans in collaboration with multiple departments, practice, and working group leaders. Awarded with DRDO COVID-19 Support Award Certificate 2020 for proactive support during the pandemic.