Pradeep Kumar S
Supply Chain Management - Procurement And Sourcing
Chennai
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 6+ years in SAP-based procurement and material planning. Expertise in sourcing and supplier management to enhance procurement strategies and foster strong vendor relationships. Leverages data analysis and market research to optimize purchasing decisions and achieve cost efficiencies. Skilled in contract negotiation and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Engineer
Howden, Chart Industries
04.2026 - Current
- Streamlined supplier selection process through comprehensive research and analysis of potential vendors, enhancing decision-making efficiency.
- Reduced lead times for critical components through the implementation of an efficient sourcing strategy.
- Increased supply chain transparency by implementing systems that tracked materials from source to finished product.
- Explored new sourcing opportunities by monitoring industry trends, attending trade shows, and engaging with professional networks to inform sourcing strategies.
- Cultivated strategic relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaborative, continuous improvement initiatives that supported mutual growth.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to identify alternative materials or suppliers, ensuring timely production cycles.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of the engineering team.
- Led efforts to establish long-term agreements with strategic partners, enhancing collaboration and securing future business growth opportunities.
- Researched emerging markets for potential expansion opportunities while maintaining focus on existing vendor partnerships.
SCM Associate
HCL Technologies
06.2022 - 01.2026
- - Handling end-to-end procurement and material planning for direct and indirect project materials using SAP.
- - Converting Purchase Requisitions to Purchase Orders and ensuring timely material availability for project requirements.
- - Monitoring Open Purchase Order Report, Shortage Report, and ensuring on-time delivery from vendors.
- - Coordinating with suppliers for order confirmation, dispatch status, and payment follow-ups.
- - Managing rejected and subcontract materials, ensuring re-delivery without project delay.
- - Resolving supplier claims, invoice discrepancies, and delivery issues.
- - Maintaining accurate SAP data for delivery dates, engineering change requests, and sales order changes.
- - Generating weekly Open Material Reports for project tracking and review.
Process Associate -Supply Chain Management
Varun Beverages
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated self-motivation by completing tasks independently and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Supported team initiatives by providing guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Assisted day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth workflow and collaboration among team members.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adapted quickly to new concepts by actively seeking training and applying knowledge.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Contributed to team projects, enhancing collaboration and achieving project objectives.
Education
MBA - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
University of Madras
01-2024
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Chennai Institute of Technology
01-2017
Skills
Strategic sourcing
Software
- SAP
- MS Office
- E-Procure
Timeline
Sourcing Engineer
Howden, Chart Industries
04.2026 - Current
SCM Associate
HCL Technologies
06.2022 - 01.2026
Process Associate -Supply Chain Management
Varun Beverages
08.2018 - 03.2022
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Chennai Institute of Technology
MBA - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
University of Madras