19+ years building procurement functions that deliver measurable EBITDA impact — governing multi-billion portfolios, digitising P2P processes, and advising organisations globally on strategic sourcing and indirect procurement.
CPO / VP Procurement · India Metro · GBS Leader · UAE & Singapore · P2P Transformation · Global Consulting · Independent Procurement Advisor · UK · SAP / Ariba Implementation Advisory · Keynote & Workshop Facilitation · CPO / VP Procurement · India Metro · GBS Leader · UAE & Singapore · P2P Transformation · Global Consulting · Independent Procurement Advisor · UK · SAP / Ariba Implementation Advisory · Keynote & Workshop Facilitation · CPO / VP Procurement · India Metro · GBS Leader · UAE & Singapore · P2P Transformation · Global Consulting · Independent Procurement Advisor · UK · SAP / Ariba Implementation Advisory · Keynote & Workshop Facilitation
AI-Enhanced ConsultingClaudeCopilotGeminiChatGPTNotion AIPerplexity🎓 Barada Academy
0+
Years Leadership
0%
Peak Cost Reduction
0+
Vendor Network
0%
P2P Cycle Reduction
15–25%
Indirect spend lost to maverick buying
Gartner 2024
10.2%
CAGR procurement software market
Research & Markets 2025
30%+
Typical savings via e-auction
Industry benchmark
68%
CPOs say AI is top priority
Deloitte Survey 2024
What I Bring
Procurement expertise that creates enterprise value
I operate at the intersection of strategic procurement leadership and practical operational delivery — governing multi-billion portfolios, implementing SAP/Ariba ecosystems, and advising organisations on building procurement functions that boards and CFOs rely on.
"
BK brings a rare combination of strategic procurement thinking and commercial execution discipline. His ability to govern complex spend portfolios while driving digital transformation sets him apart as a true enterprise transformation leader.
Barada Academy is an open learning platform for professionals who want to harness Claude, Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT — to work smarter and stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
🤖
AI tools explained simply — no technical background needed
📊
Practical frameworks for procurement, retail & leadership
🎓
Structured courses with assessments and certificates
Whether building a GBS-ready procurement function, launching a P2P transformation, or exploring an executive opportunity — I would welcome a conversation.
