Author
Vishakha Agrawal
Delivering procurement intelligence and supply chain analytics across healthcare, FMCG, and chemicals sectors, with expertise in cost modeling, vendor mapping, and spend optimization to support data-driven sourcing decisions and procurement outcomes.
Introduction
With over 8 years of experience in procurement intelligence, supply chain analytics, and social research, Vishakha Agrawal brings a distinctive blend of technical expertise and strategic acumen to Procurement Resource. She specializes in helping global procurement teams navigate complex supplier landscapes, reduce costs, and leverage data to drive sourcing efficiency across healthcare, FMCG, chemicals, logistics, and IT sectors.
Vishakha has led cross-functional procurement consulting engagements that generated over USD 100M in documented cost savings for Fortune 10 companies, utilizing advanced cost modeling, vendor mapping, trade data analysis, and spend analytics. She has also built new procurement research verticals and developed analytics capabilities that serve global buyers and category managers.
Her commitment to data-driven procurement, backed by an MBA in Supply Chain Management and a foundation in biotechnology, positions her as a trusted advisor for organizations seeking sustainable, innovation-led sourcing strategies.
Areas of Expertise
Procurement intelligence and supply chain analytics
Cost modeling and spend optimization
Vendor mapping and supplier intelligence
Trade data analysis and commodity insights
Social and sustainability impact assessment in procurement
Interactive Power BI dashboards for procurement decision-making
Strategy consulting for Fortune 1000 procurement teams
Building and leading analytics-focused procurement research teams
Past Experience
Claight Corporation (Expert Market Research)
IMARC Services Private Limited
Navitas at UMass Dartmouth
VRS Foods Limited
Amity University / MITCON Biopharma / Biotech Park
Education
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
MBA, Supply Chain Management & Information Systems
Amity University
B.Tech. Biotechnology