Gulshan Khanna

· Led supplier onboarding, due diligence, risk documentation, and lifecycle governance to ensure compliance with standards.

· Drafted and negotiated commercial contracts incorporating SLAs, audit clauses, data protection obligations, and compliance provisions.

· Implemented Supplier Code of Conduct adherence tracking and SLA monitoring dashboards.

· Managed supplier performance scorecards, incorporating metrics for rebates, penalties, and compliance tracking.

· Partnered with Finance, Risk, and Legal to address escalations, resolve disputes, and facilitate contract renewals.

· Owned end-to-end sourcing lifecycle with embedded governance, risk classification, and compliance reviews.

· Designed supplier scorecards integrating SLA compliance, financial health, ESG indicators, and operational risk metrics.

· Implemented ERP-driven governance frameworks enhancing contract traceability and vendor master data integrity.

· Conducted third-party risk assessments, including watchlist monitoring and escalation management.

· Reduced procurement cycle time by 25% while strengthening audit readiness and control mechanisms.

• Led enterprise-wide strategic sourcing and procurement governance during a major merger supporting 20,000+ service sites.
• Directed RFx strategies, evaluation methodologies, and complex negotiations across multiple high-value categories.
• Managed contract lifecycle activities including MSAs, SLAs, and SaaS agreements to reduce TCO and strengthen compliance.
• Oversaw supplier performance management, dispute resolution support, and executive-level reporting.
• Led and mentored a multi-disciplinary procurement leadership team.

• Managed multi-region procurement, warehousing, logistics, and supplier governance operations to enhance operational efficiency.
• Developed procurement controls and governance models ensuring transparency, value-for-money, and audit readiness, fostering stakeholder trust.
• Supported capital planning, S&OP, and long-term sourcing strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Led and coached cross-functional teams, facilitating continuous improvement initiatives that aligned with strategic objectives.

• Directed sourcing, vendor negotiations, logistics, and contract performance management to ensure successful execution of large-scale infrastructure programs.
• Optimized procurement processes and implemented structured sourcing strategies to shorten cycle times.