Ankur S Thakur, PMP

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Partner, Fractional Procurement and Supply Chain Executive at Verus Fractional Executives

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Ankur S Thakur is a management consultant with over 30 years of global experience in procurement and supply chain transformation. As the CEO of COST Partners Inc. , he specializes in cost optimization and operational excellence. People who have worked with him often describe him as professional, highly effective, and an experienced supply chain manager.

Outside of his consulting work, Ankur is an active leader within Toastmasters International, where he has held roles as an Area Director. This involvement highlights his passion for public speaking and communication, further supported by his certification in Presentation Mastery. He is also bilingual in English and Spanish.

Unique fact: Ankur has led complex supply chain initiatives across four continents: North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Strategic Procurement
His career focuses on elevating procurement from a transactional function to a strategic one, believing it "owns the value chain" and deserves a seat at the leadership table.
Cost Optimization
He founded a company focused on cost optimization and frequently writes about strategic cost avoidance, emphasizing proactive financial planning and operational efficiency for businesses.
Supply Chain Excellence
Specializes in transforming supply chains, with expertise in nearshoring, M&A integration, and improving supplier performance, even during periods of economic disruption.

Media Appearances

Ankur has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Partner, Fractional Procurement and Supply Chain Executive at Verus Fractional Executives
7-2025
Area Director T91, District 86 at Toastmasters International
2-2025
Managing Partner/ CEO / Procurement Cost Optimization and Supply Chain Transformation Leadership at Cost Optimization Strategies and Transformation (COST) Partners Inc.
7-2024 - 6-2025
Area Director, F11, District 86 at Toastmasters International
4-2024
Managing Partner/ CEO / Procurement Cost Optimization and Supply Chain Transformation Leadership at Cost Optimization Strategies and Transformation (COST) Partners Inc.

Education

PGDBM (MBA) from Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
Project Manager from Humber College

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Insights For Selling To Ankur S

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ankur S is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ankur S

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ankur S move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Ankur S take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Ankur S

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