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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Software
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SURESH T H

SURESH T H

Sourcing & Supply Chain Director / Head Of Procurement
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Multifaceted business expert, technically competent business leader with more than two-decade extensive experience in Global Sourcing & Procurement, driving domestic and international purchasing, formulating, and implementing corporate process improvements, market research, innovation, relationship building with a partner, and introducing cost-saving strategies

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Supply Chain Director

Wework India Management Private Limited
Bangalore, Karnataka
06.2019 - Current

Procurement Vice President

Knight Frank India Private Limited
Bangalore, Karnataka
07.2018 - 06.2019

Procurement Leader

Decathlon Sports India Private Limited
Bangalore
03.2017 - 07.2018

Procurement Head

Knight Frank Property Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore, India
10.2014 - 03.2017

Regional Procurement Manager

Cushman & Wakefield India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore, India
09.2013 - 05.2014

Procurement Assistant Manager

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd, Cisco Systems India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
10.2011 - 09.2013

Procurement Assistant Manager

Jones Lang Laselle India Pvt. Ltd, Unisys India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
02.2011 - 10.2011

Procurement Assistant Manager

Office Depot & Reliance Detail Co. JV
Bangalore
04.2007 - 02.2011

Purchase Manager

Golden Motors
04.2000 - 03.2007

Junior Engineer Apprentice

Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation
Tirunelveli
04.1998 - 03.1999

Mechanical Supervisor

Seldeen Wire Products
Bangalore, India, India
10.1996 - 04.1998

Education

Executive Management Programme -

Cornell University

202 Strategic Business Leadership Leading Teams in Post Pandemic - undefined

ISB _Indian School of Business

Doctorate - Management Studies

Indian Institute of Business Management & Studies

Executive Masters - Business Administration

EMBA - Material Management

Indian Institute of Business Management & Studies

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Government Polytechnic

Skills

    Sourcing/Procurement Management

Cost & Process Optimization

Performance Management

High-Stakes Negotiations

Turnaround/Change Management

Procurement Analysis

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Process Enhancement & Automation

Global Procurement

Accomplishments

  • Multifaceted business expert, technically competent business leader with more than two-decade extensive experience in Global Sourcing & Procurement, driving domestic and international purchasing, formulating, and implementing corporate process improvements, market research, innovation, relationship building with a partner, and introducing cost-saving strategies.
  • Sound cognizance of all the happening changes in the procurement industry from last two decades
  • Talented and inventive professional with a proven track record of accelerating revenue growth through strategic and tactical development of transportation networks and process improvement, driving revenue growth, cost savings, and market development.
  • Offer a unique combination of executive project management and technical expertise to ensure effective distribution of products to the right market at the lowest cost; planning of funds for procurement and sourcing of materials guaranteeing optimum utilization of materials. Adept in preparing procurement plans, driving operational transformation, new vendor development, inventory control, Capex/ Opex spend reduction, and ERP implementation
  • Ability to formulate and implement tactical initiatives to develop innovative Sourcing & Supply Chain Management plans for smooth execution of projects within time & cost parameters, developing alternate sources, mitigating supply risk, and negotiating supply agreements with strategic and critical suppliers.
  • Adroit in strategically negotiating with suppliers to procure engineering & consumable items, improving service delivery and material quality, seamless distribution, and achieving cost savings. Well conversed with commercial functions and a solid analytical planner with proven skills in identifying and isolating procurement and sourcing challenges, as well as devising solutions to mitigate various issues resolutely
  • Hands-on leader with the ability to communicate and relate with all levels of cross-functional departments. In-depth knowledge of testing industrial products by applying standard guidelines.
  • Demonstrated abilities to develop and implement crucial purchase/procurement strategies contingency plans and ensure projects are aligned with production needs.
  • Efficient in reviewing the latest logistics trends & providing practical recommendations for fine-tuning the logistics operations with strict adherence to the transit norms.

Certification

Certified Procurement Professional

Software

SAP

Ariba - Sourcing Insight

GEP

JDA & JDE

Oracle iProcurement

Oracle JDE

Tally

Timeline

Supply Chain Director

Wework India Management Private Limited
06.2019 - Current

Procurement Vice President

Knight Frank India Private Limited
07.2018 - 06.2019

Procurement Leader

Decathlon Sports India Private Limited
03.2017 - 07.2018

Procurement Head

Knight Frank Property Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd
10.2014 - 03.2017

Regional Procurement Manager

Cushman & Wakefield India Pvt. Ltd
09.2013 - 05.2014

Procurement Assistant Manager

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd, Cisco Systems India Pvt. Ltd
10.2011 - 09.2013

Procurement Assistant Manager

Jones Lang Laselle India Pvt. Ltd, Unisys India Pvt. Ltd
02.2011 - 10.2011

Procurement Assistant Manager

Office Depot & Reliance Detail Co. JV
04.2007 - 02.2011

Purchase Manager

Golden Motors
04.2000 - 03.2007

Junior Engineer Apprentice

Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation
04.1998 - 03.1999

Mechanical Supervisor

Seldeen Wire Products
10.1996 - 04.1998

Executive Management Programme -

Cornell University

202 Strategic Business Leadership Leading Teams in Post Pandemic - undefined

ISB _Indian School of Business

Doctorate - Management Studies

Indian Institute of Business Management & Studies

Executive Masters - Business Administration

EMBA - Material Management

Indian Institute of Business Management & Studies

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Government Polytechnic
SURESH T HSourcing & Supply Chain Director / Head Of Procurement