Vikas Tikare

Vikas Tikare is a highly motivated procurement professional currently serving as the Global Category Manager - IT at Baxter International Inc. Since September 2022, Vikas has focused on managing global supplier relationships and leading bids to ensure optimal value for IT services. Prior to this role, Vikas held positions at Fidelity Investments, Novozymes, and IBM, where they gained extensive experience in strategic sourcing, market analysis, and vendor management. Vikas earned a Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce from CSI College of Commerce and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from ICFAI University.