CHINMOYEE CHOWDHURY
Experienced Procurement Manager
chinmoyeeuipath24@gmail.com +971-5853-507-76 Dubai, UAE
SUMMARY
Highly organized Procurement Manager with a proven track record of managing supplier
relationships, proficient in risk mitigation, policy compliance, and operational strategy. Adept at
building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
EXPERIENCE
Procurement Director
Makermatics Technologies LLP 05/2021 – Present Bangalore, India
Implemented new procurement processes resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency.
• Managed the procurement process for an IOT project with Hindustan Unilever Limited, ensuring
on-time delivery of materials and equipment, leading to a 10% reduction in cost savings totalling
$500,000.
• Designed and executed comprehensive end-to-end supply chain operations, encompassing
supplier selection, contract management, and quality assurance protocols.
• Successfully led the LLP registration process and ensured meticulous adherence to GST
compliance regulations.
Senior Procurement Manager, US
Accenture 07/2019 – 05/2021 Bangalore, India
Led procurement strategy resulting in an overall 10% decrease in procurement costs.
• Developed and implemented a supplier diversity program, increasing diverse suppliers by 20% and
fostering inclusivity in the supply chain.
• Introduced digital contract signing and implemented inventory management software, resulting in a
30% decrease in stockouts and a 15% reduction in carrying costs, leading to savings exceeding
$150K.
• Led a 30-member team in India, orchestrated the setup of a 50-member team in the US, and
implemented a comprehensive Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) process to ensure
effective risk mitigation and project success.
Procurement Manager
Bayer GmbH 01/2017 – 07/2019 Bangalore, India
Managed procurement for entire EMEA resulting annual savings of over $10M.
• Led a wide spectrum of projects, costs, and supplier interactions, demonstrating outstanding
financial expertise with a budget exceeding $50M.
• Established supplier evaluation system, increasing compliance by 25% and streamlining
procurement processes.
• Managed the complete contract lifecycle for over 150 commercial contracts resulting in over
$100M in annual revenue and negotiated contracts with a results-oriented strategy, achieving
substantial annual savings of over $10M.
Senior Procurement Specialist
Deloitte 05/2014 – 12/2016 Hyderabad, India
Achieved 15% bid win rates through process optimization and strategic planning.
• Developed risk mitigation strategies for high-value contracts that reduced potential liabilities by up
to 35% and introduced SAP CLMS tool, leading to a 25% increase in process efficiency and a
30% reduction in document handling errors.
• Steered a team of 10 in handling requests for proposals (RFPs), optimizing the bid response
process that improved win rate by 15% year-on-year.
• Provided expert analysis on contractual and operational risks to the executive team, contributing
to informed decision-making on projects upwards of $50M.
Procurement Contract Specialist
IBM 02/2012 – 05/2014 Bangalore, India
Managed procurement for a portfolio of projects resulting in a 20% decrease in costs.
• Implemented strategic sourcing plan, reducing procurement costs by 20% and boosting supplier
performance by 15%.
• Orchestrated the training of new contract staff, improving department accuracy and productivity by
40%.
• Optimized the procurement process by implementing e-procurement tool (Ariba), resulting in a
30% reduction in processing time and improved accuracy in purchase order management.
STRENGTH
Procurement Strategy
Developed and executed procurement strategies that
resulted in 20% cost saving.
Stakeholder Management
Established strong relationships with internal and
external stakeholders resulting in timely delivery of
projects.
Organizational Skills
Effectively managed a portfolio of 50+ projects with
varying deadlines resulting in 100% on-time delivery.
Negotiation Skills
Strategically negotiated with major multinational IT
service providers, resulting in a 10% increase in the
company's global market share through significant cost
reductions in procurement.
SKILLS
Procurement Stakeholder/Vendor Management
Contract Negotiation
Contract Management
Financial Analysis
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Organizational Awards & Recognitions
Recognized as a top performer by Accenture as Client
Nominated Employee of the Quarter, achieved Star
Performer status at Bayer GmbH, maintained zero
escalations for three consecutive quarters with Client
Appreciation at IBM, and received appreciation from the
ex-Governor of West Bengal for a research article on the
RTI Act, 2006.
GDPR Agreements Management
Negotiated and crafted a standardized data protection
checklist manual for leading tech/IT giants, mitigating
data breach risks, and preventing GDPR compensation
payments, leading to savings equivalent to 2-4% of the
company's global revenue.
Country Participation Agreements Management
Developed and negotiated CPA strategies leading to
substantial reductions in procurement costs, resulting in
significant global savings of 20-30% for the company.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Certification in Global Procurement & Supply Chain
Management
Coursera
2016 – 2017 Bangalore, India
Bachelor of Law
University of Kalyani
2006 – 2011 Kolkata, India
Data Structure and Algorithms
Scaler
2020 – 2023 Bangalore, India
LANGUAGE
English
German
Hindi
Bengali