GIFTSON PRATAP SINGH S
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Procurement Specialist with extensive experience at Capgemini, adept in strategic sourcing and SAP Ariba. Proven track record in negotiating contracts that achieved significant cost savings and enhanced supplier performance. Strong analytical skills complemented by effective communication, driving efficiency in procurement processes and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Specialist (Off Roll)
Industrial Needz
Chennai
12.2024 - Current
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities for industrial consumables and raw materials.
- Negotiate pricing and contracts to ensure optimal cost savings, and timely delivery.
- Manage supplier coordination, documentation, and logistics to support operations.
Process Lead – Procurement
Capgemini Technology Services India Ltd
Chennai
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed full-cycle Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Procure-to-Order (P2O) processes using SAP Ariba.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and ensured compliance with global sourcing standards.
- Coordinated with finance and operations to validate PRs, and streamline procurement approvals.
- Analyzed supplier data and procurement metrics to identify efficiency opportunities.
Supply Chain Executive (Freelance)
Swastik Associates
Chennai
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Procured industrial consumables from top brands (Bosch, 3M, Stanley, etc.).
- Managed consignments and logistics optimization.
- Implemented cost-saving procurement strategies to strengthen supply chain efficiency.
Engineer – Purchase/Procurement
Arkkays National Engineering & Foundry Company
Chennai
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Oversaw the procurement of steel raw materials and coordinated with heat-treatment vendors.
- Negotiated supplier terms, and monitored delivery schedules to meet production timelines.
- Ensured adherence to industry standards, compliance, and safety protocols.
- Conducted market analysis and managed monthly RFQs/POs to optimize purchasing costs.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with operations and quality teams for process improvement.
Executive Engineer – Purchase & Incoming Quality
J J Engineering
Chennai
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed supplier audits, RFQs, and material inspections to maintain quality and performance.
- Led cost analysis and supplier performance reviews to identify continuous improvement areas.
- Supported internal stakeholders in achieving material availability and compliance goals.
Junior Executive – Procurement
Chrysalis Digital Solutions
Chennai
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Processed purchase requests and issued POs while maintaining supplier relationships.
- Conducted market research for cost-effective sourcing.
Quality Engineer
ATEC Engineering Company
Chennai
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Ensured compliance of materials and consistency of processes throughout production stages.
- Conducted quality inspections on incoming materials and finalized products to maintain standards.
- Recorded observations in real-time for analysis and reporting purposes.
Assistant Engineer (Apprenticeship)
Metropolitan Transport Corporation
Chennai
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Supported fleet maintenance and logistics management.
- Conducted performance tracking and fuel efficiency analysis.
Graduate Engineering Trainee
Aakash Industries
Chennai
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted in designing engineering plans and specifications for projects.
- Collaborated with senior engineers to evaluate project feasibility and compliance.
- Conducted quality inspections on materials and components before use.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Automobile Engineering
St. Peter’s University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu04-2012
Skills
- SAP MM
- Strategic sourcing
- SAP Ariba
- Busy 70
- Python
- SQL
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Matplotlib
- Plotly
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- AWS
- git
- Statistical analysis
Certification
• Completed Master’s in Data Science, IIT-M & Guvi (Advanced Programming Professional)
• Certified Industrial Robotics Automation Professional, Technocrat Automation Pvt Ltd
• Product Design Professional, CADD Centre (CATIA V5, Creo Parametric, AutoCAD)
Accomplishments
- Negotiated supplier contracts resulting in 10–15% cost savings across multiple categories.
- Streamlined PO approval and vendor onboarding through SAP Ariba automation.
- Recognized by management for improving procurement efficiency and vendor compliance.
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Timeline
Procurement Specialist (Off Roll)
Industrial Needz
12.2024 - Current
Process Lead – Procurement
Capgemini Technology Services India Ltd
09.2024 - 11.2024
Supply Chain Executive (Freelance)
Swastik Associates
05.2024 - 09.2024
Engineer – Purchase/Procurement
Arkkays National Engineering & Foundry Company
09.2021 - 01.2024
Executive Engineer – Purchase & Incoming Quality
J J Engineering
05.2019 - 08.2021
Junior Executive – Procurement
Chrysalis Digital Solutions
01.2018 - 04.2019
Quality Engineer
ATEC Engineering Company
02.2015 - 01.2018
Assistant Engineer (Apprenticeship)
Metropolitan Transport Corporation
02.2014 - 02.2015
Graduate Engineering Trainee
Aakash Industries
06.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Automobile Engineering
St. Peter’s University