Extensive Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Operations experience in consulting and corporate environments, across multiple Fortune 500 companies, industries and countries. Managed diverse assignments from set up of large-scale capital projects to procurement transformation for clients.

Senior Manager @ From July 2015 to Present (6 months) Senior Manager Procurement - Administration (PMO) @ Reported to the CPO. Managed the program administration (PMO) function to established a new global procurement organizations and deliver significant procurement savings. Provided monthly progress on procurement and operational savings to key executives. In addition to PMO, I managed Indirect Procurement area for some time. From October 2014 to July 2015 (10 months) Greater Chicago AreaSourcing Manager @ Managed strategic sourcing and procurement of indirect spend for multiple group companies. From May 2014 to October 2014 (6 months) Greater Chicago AreaManager, Purchasing @ Managed 10 direct reports to support procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives for 12 manufacturing and one HQ locations in the US. Helped streamline procure to pay (P2P) process, developed new performance management system and provided monthly reporting & analytics to the senior management. From November 2012 to May 2014 (1 year 7 months) Greater Chicago AreaProgram Manager/ Strategic Sourcing Manager @ Managed reporting, analytics and governance with help from 4 direct reports for multiple procurement service transformation deliveries for clients. Developed and implemented strategic sourcing strategies for clients in the indirect spend areas. Developed new organizational capabilities offshore to manage business process operations in procurement areas. From September 2010 to November 2012 (2 years 3 months) Sourcing Manager @ Developed and implemented strategic sourcing strategies in direct and indirect spend areas. Led multiple projects to develop new capabilities, streamline processes, and improve bottom-line. Setup new supply chain capabilities to bring high grade packaging from low cost countries after completing due diligence on quality and regulatory requirements. From August 2005 to September 2010 (5 years 2 months) Buyer @ Management raw material, finished goods, and operational supplies procurement from various global sources. From May 2004 to July 2005 (1 year 3 months)

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General @ Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management Panwar, Muktendra is skilled in: Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, Procurement, Global Sourcing, Materials Management, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Spend Analysis, Procure to Pay, Procurement Operations, System Implementation, Capital Equipment Purchasing, Sourcing of Software, Hardware and Services, Sourcing of Professional Services