Gaurav Sharma

Gaurav Sharma is a seasoned procurement professional with over 14 years of experience specializing in Category Management, Digital Procurement, and Data Analytics. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Procurement Excellence and Data Analytics at MTN since July 2020, Gaurav spearheads global procurement policy design and machine learning algorithms to enhance sourcing recommendations and streamline supplier performance management. Gaurav's prior roles include Procurement Excellence Lead at RGE, focusing on e-Procurement and spend analytics, and various management positions at Apollo Tyres Ltd, overseeing commodity procurement and project management. Gaurav holds an MBA in Finance from the Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from M.D.U.