PRABHAKARAN V
Chennai
Summary
Procurement and supply chain professional with experience in global sourcing, vendor management, RFQ/RFP handling, contract negotiation, and procurement operations for aerospace and eVTOL programs. Skilled in SAP, Odoo, and Salesforce with proven results in cost reduction, supplier development, and process optimization. Resourceful Purchasing Agent with background in managing procurement processes and supplier relationships. Skilled in negotiating contracts, analyzing market trends, and optimizing inventory levels to meet business needs. Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency and reduce costs through effective supply chain management strategies. Successfully implemented vendor selection criteria that enhanced product quality and reliability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Executive
Ubifly Technologies Pvt Ltd
Chennai
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Managed direct and indirect procurement for composite materials, machined parts, electronics, and simulation software for eVTOL programs.
- Conducted RFQ, vendor evaluation, negotiation, and PO creation, ensuring uninterrupted supply.
- Achieved 30% cost savings through supplier consolidation and strategic negotiation.
- Cultivated vendor relationships to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and products.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Coordinated procurement processes across internal departments to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Coordinated with suppliers to resolve performance related issues.
- Implemented procurement software to streamline purchasing workflows and approvals.
- Negotiated prices, terms and conditions with suppliers to obtain the best value for goods or services.
- Resolved discrepancies between delivered items and orders to maintain procurement accuracy.
- Maintained relationships with suppliers to monitor performance and rectify issues.
Process Executive
Infosys BPM
Chennai
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed end-to-end order management, including PO processing, quote generation, and global coordination to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Supported planning, pricing, and quality teams for seamless order execution.
- Coordinated import procurement, compliance, and logistics to meet aerospace standards, ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Utilized SAP ERP and Salesforce CRM for workflow optimization and issue resolution.
- Facilitated global inbound and outbound calls, achieving timely case resolution and maintaining uninterrupted supply chain operations.
- Honeywell Aerospace
Media Analyst
Ninestar Technologies Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered accurate client reports by analyzing media mentions and sentiment.
- Identified visibility opportunities through trend monitoring.
- Implemented crisis communication support for client reputation management.
Intern
DP World
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed warehouse operations, optimizing inventory control and organization for improved operational flow.
- Oversaw port handling processes, ensuring timely cargo movement and minimizing delays.
- Developed air freight import standard operating procedures, streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Intern
Sabin Forwarders
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed import/export documentation and customs clearance to ensure compliance and timely shipments.
Education
PGDM - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Loyola College
ChennaiB.E - Mechanical Engineering
Meenakshi College of Engineering
ChennaiSkills
- Procurement strategy and global sourcing
- Supplier management and evaluation
- RFQ and RFP processes
- Contract negotiation and compliance
- Cost reduction initiatives
- Purchase order management
- SAP MM and Odoo expertise
- Salesforce CRM proficiency
- Inventory planning and logistics coordination
- Import and export documentation
- Aerospace standards adherence
- Material planning and forecasting
Certification
AS9100D Internal Auditor
Languages
- English (C2)
- Tamil (Native)
Projects
Oil Pressure Stove - Design & Fabrication Heat Transfer Simulation using CFD Market Mapping - Logistics & Supply Chain
Hobbies
- Movies
- Cricket
- Formula One
Internship
- Sabin Forwarders, Import/Export documentation and customs clearance, 10/01/22, 12/31/22
- DP World, Air freight import SOP, warehouse operations, port handling, 05/01/23
Timeline
Procurement Executive
Ubifly Technologies Pvt Ltd
06.2024 - 11.2025
Process Executive
Infosys BPM
08.2023 - 05.2024
Intern
DP World
05.2023 - 05.2023
Media Analyst
Ninestar Technologies Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 07.2023
Intern
Sabin Forwarders
10.2022 - 12.2022
PGDM - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Loyola College
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Meenakshi College of Engineering