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Keerthana (Dulip) Dulip Kumar
Senior Procurement Intelligence Specialist - Spendpool Specialisation
Experience
Apr 2024 - Present
2 yearsSenior Procurement Intelligence Specialist - Spendpool Specialisation
BEROE Inc.
- Consulted on global procurement projects of marketing agencies focusing on cost optimization and supply assurance.
- Conducted in-depth spend analysis for cost optimization in marketing procurement projects.
- Partnered with senior stakeholders to innovate procurement practices, adapting to the growing needs of marketing teams.
- Analyzed international procurement markets, benchmarking best practice approaches within marketing categories.
Jul 2021 - Mar 2024
2 years 9 monthsLead Analyst - Spend Pool Specialization
BEROE Inc.
- Supported management lead and category managers to develop business continuity plans for their marketing suppliers.
- Owned and managed strategic procurement decisions database for marketing services.
- Conducted supplier research and analysis across various holistic indicators.
Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
4 monthsSenior Domain Analyst
BEROE Inc.
- Developed supplier portfolio and financial analysis – quantitative and qualitative.
- Defined suitable procurement models, spend analysis and cost structure.
Nov 2020 - Feb 2021
4 monthsGlobal Category Analyst - Marketing (Contract)
BEROE Inc.
- Analyzed Takeda’s marketing spend and presented key findings along with possible solutions to overcome key bottlenecks.
- Consulted on suitable procurement best practices to be adopted for the financial year 2021-2022.
- Designed and developed a tactic-based billing rates benchmarking tool for the marketing procurement team of Takeda.
Jul 2019 - Oct 2020
1 year 4 monthsSenior Domain Analyst
BEROE Inc.
- Developed supplier portfolio and financial analysis – quantitative and qualitative.
- Defined suitable procurement models, spend analysis and cost structure.
Oct 2016 - Jun 2019
2 years 9 monthsResearch Analyst
BEROE Inc.
- Analyzed competition and compared to existing procurement practices.
- Conducted primary and secondary research on all factors related to sourcing and procurement.
Nov 2015 - Jul 2016
9 monthsStudent Welfare Officer - Marketing Operations Analyst
AdmitEDGE
Jan 2015 - Nov 2016
1 year 11 monthsBusiness Development Executive
AdmitEDGE
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Professional Services (7 years), Advertising (2 years), Education (2 years), and Pharmaceutical (0.5 years).
Professional Services
Advertising
Education
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Procurement (9.5 years), Research and Development (2.5 years), Sales (2 years), Supply Chain Management (1.5 years), Marketing (1 year), and Operations (0.5 years).
Procurement
Research and Development
Sales
Supply Chain Management
Marketing
Operations
Summary
- Results-oriented management consultant with a strong track record in procurement intelligence, strategic sourcing, and cost optimization.
- Leveraging over 10 years of experience, I have consistently delivered innovative solutions and measurable value through spend analysis, data-driven strategies, and client-focused consulting.
- A collaborative team player with a creative mindset, committed to enhancing procurement functions and delivering impactful, strategic value to global organizations.
Skills
Procurement Consulting — Strategic Sourcing || Framework And Solution Design || Spend Analysis || Pricing And Cost Structure Formulation || Financial Analysis And Forecasting
Market Intelligence — Industry, Market, Demand And Supply Intelligence || Trends And Drivers || Best Practices And Competition Analysis || Pricing Strategies
Softwares And Tools — Advanced Excel || Ms Power Point || Power Bi
Languages
English
AdvancedGerman
IntermediateEducation
Oct 2013 - Jun 2015
SSN School of Management - Anna University
MBA · Marketing Management and Operations Management · Chennai, India
Oct 2009 - Jun 2013
AIHT - Anna University
BE · Computer Science and Engineering · Chennai, India
Certifications & licenses
Negotiation Professional Certificate
American Negotiation Institute
Financial Analysis And Modeling Professional Certificate
Corporate Finance Institute
Power BI: Basic And Intermediate
Beroe Inc.
Bloomberg Essentials
Corporate Finance Institute
Excel BI: Power Query, Data Modeling, Power Pivot And DAX
Project Management Institute
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Where is Keerthana based?
Keerthana is based in Karlsruhe, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Keerthana speak?
Keerthana speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).
How many years of experience does Keerthana have?
Keerthana has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Keerthana has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Keerthana may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Keerthana be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Keerthana would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Procurement Intelligence Specialist - Spendpool Specialisation, Lead Analyst - Spend Pool Specialization, Senior Domain Analyst.
What is Keerthana's latest experience?
Keerthana's most recent position is Senior Procurement Intelligence Specialist - Spendpool Specialisation at BEROE Inc..
What companies has Keerthana worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Keerthana has worked for BEROE Inc..
Which industries is Keerthana most experienced in?
Keerthana is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Advertising, and Education. Keerthana also has some experience in Pharmaceutical.
Which business areas is Keerthana most experienced in?
Keerthana is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Research and Development (R&D), and Sales. Keerthana also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Operations.
Which industries has Keerthana worked in recently?
Keerthana has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Advertising.
Which business areas has Keerthana worked in recently?
Keerthana has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing.
What is Keerthana's education?
Keerthana holds a Master in Marketing Management and Operations Management from SSN School of Management - Anna University and a Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering from AIHT - Anna University.
Does Keerthana have any certificates?
Keerthana has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Negotiation Professional Certificate, Financial Analysis And Modeling Professional Certificate, and Power BI: Basic And Intermediate.
What is the availability of Keerthana?
Keerthana is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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