PADMANABAN H
Bangalore
Summary
Forward-thinking Sourcing and Procurement Manager with a proven track record of achieving real results. Skilled in developing strategic partnerships and driving continuous improvement. Expert in overseeing all aspects of Procurement, Sourcing, Contract life Cycle, and MDM Process.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager - P2P Operations
Genpact Pvt LTD
Bangalore
01.2023 - Current
- Efficiently prepared and evaluated bid documents to select preferred suppliers considering price and quality aspects.
- Ensured effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders, suppliers, and internal teams by coordinating regular meetings.
- Collaborated on the creation of standardized purchasing processes.
- Ensured compliance of suppliers with contractual obligations and quality standards through monitoring.
- Verified the precision of purchase orders by conducting thorough reviews and confirming details like quantity and pricing.
- Evaluated existing agreements and contracts with vendors on a periodic basis to uncover opportunities for optimizing costs.
- Achieved optimum procurement value by successfully negotiating with vendors on pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Analyzed customer requirements to design, implement, and maintain effective master data management systems.
- Implemented master data management strategies to ensure accuracy of data across multiple systems.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to understand business requirements and developed strategies for effective implementation of master data management initiatives.
- Analyzed data from previous projects to inform future strategies related to bidding activities.
- Managed all aspects of tender evaluation processes, including vendor selection criteria.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Procurement Manager
Flex
Pune
06.2018 - 12.2022
- Streamlined entire Procurement process from planning to payment by effectively managing categories and utilizing data analysis for informed decision-making.
- Successfully sourced and maintained vendor relationships while negotiating prices for NPI projects
- Worked in partnership with suppliers and finance department to effectively address ongoing invoice challenges
- Analyzed areas for improvement and crafted action plans that yielded a notable increase in the VOC rating to 4.5 out of 5.
- Successfully partnered with Materials Planning to overcome critical shortages, contributing to the site's surpassing of revenue goals.
- Managed and supervised a team of 67 procurement professionals in both strategic and tactical procurement operations
- Took proactive actions to mitigate supply chain risk, closely monitoring supplier performance and implementing necessary corrective measures.
Assistant Manager Procurement & Planning
Flex
Chennai
10.2012 - 05.2018
- Examine Clients Requirements of parts with reference to Need dates Mentioned in the indents received
- Prepare and release RFQ for all items included in the sales order received
- Ensured achieving on time Delivery Targets for Critical project items
- Managed Spend worth of $ 50 Million for off shore projects
- Resolving shortages through exploring all due diligence
- Set up Governance call with top suppliers to review their performance (pull/push& Cancel)
P2P - Senior Financial Associate
Hewlett Packard
Chennai
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Responsible to resolve dispute invoices
- Successful increase of collection and handled GCS customers value > $ 30 Million
- Weekly status review calls with senior executive (VP operations) on 180+ days aging invoices and provide detailed action plan reports.
Sales Support
VWR International
Coimbatore
05.2009 - 06.2011
- Customer Service North America, Ensure all sales orders are confirmed based on Lead time
- Completing procure to pay cycle, From RFQ's to Technical & Commercial Negotiations to issuing PO's to delivery follow up to GRN Update to closing Purchase orders
- Liaise with buyers and work with supplier to meet the reschedules (pull in, push out & Cancellation)
- Source from alternate vendors on urgent requirement and provide cost analysis
- Liaise with project manager to solve quires to sales and pre-sales regarding product and cost
Education
Generative AI And Machine Learning -
IIT
KanpurSupply Chain Management -
ISM
03.2015
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Bharathiar University
04.2008
Higher Secondary Certificate -
St Josephs
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Global Procurement
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Purchase Order Management
- Contract Life Cycle Management
- Master data Management
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/10/1986
Awards & Achivements
- Comex Star Award - Unilever
- Titanium Award, Fextronics
- Improved Contract Compliance from 43% to 89%.
- imported OTIF imporved from 70% to 98%
- E-Tender - 16M Saving YTD
- Blueprinting & Sucessfully transistioned Contract and MDM Process (Total FTE 160)
Timeline
Senior Manager - P2P Operations
Genpact Pvt LTD
01.2023 - Current
Procurement Manager
Flex
06.2018 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager Procurement & Planning
Flex
10.2012 - 05.2018
P2P - Senior Financial Associate
Hewlett Packard
06.2011 - 07.2012
Sales Support
VWR International
05.2009 - 06.2011
Generative AI And Machine Learning -
IIT
Supply Chain Management -
ISM
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Bharathiar University
Higher Secondary Certificate -
St Josephs
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