Prakash Kumar Gupta
Summary
Procurement & Supply Chain professional with 9+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and end-to-end supply chain operations across e-commerce, Textile and construction (Building Materials & Solutions) sectors. Proven track record of delivering 20–30% cost savings, managing ₹8-9 Crore annual procurement spend, and optimizing inventory and logistics performance. Skilled in supplier negotiations, demand planning. Experienced in leading teams and driving cross-functional alignment to achieve business goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
EasyBuild By Kanodia Group
Noida
02.2025 - Current
- Developed and managed strategic relationships with key suppliers, ensuring supply reliability, cost efficiency, and long-term partnerships
- Led cost-effective contracts aligned with quality and delivery benchmarks, achieving 15%-20% cost reduction
- Managed annual procurement of ₹8–9 crore in MEP/Building Materials & Solution categories across multiple projects
- Handled monthly procurement worth approx. ₹70L–80L.
- Optimized inventory levels through effective planning, ensuring minimal holding cost with high availability
- Planned and executed transportation strategies to ensure on-time delivery and optimized logistics cost
- Designed and implemented contingency plans to manage supply chain disruptions and external risks, ensuring business continuity
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with sales, operations, and procurement teams to ensure alignment with demand forecasts and business goals
- Strengthened supplier partnerships through regular engagement and collaborative problem-solving
- Developed and implemented SOPs to streamline processes and improve scalability of supply chain operations
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.
Supply Chain & Procurement Manager
Digital Apache Pvt.Ltd.
01.2019 - 02.2025
- Led cross-functional coordination across procurement, operations, and logistics teams to ensure seamless execution from order generation to final customer delivery
- Managed annual procurement of ₹18–20 crore in Textile, Machinery & IT Solutions across multiple Categories
- Handled monthly procurement worth approx. ₹1.5 Crore.
- Analyzed end-to-end supply chain performance metrics and drove data-backed initiatives to improve efficiency, cost, and service levels
- Ensured real-time inventory validation and availability to enable accurate and timely order fulfillment
- Identified, evaluated, and partnered with high-performing logistics carriers to optimize transportation cost and delivery timelines
- Led commercial negotiations and contract finalization with logistics partners and suppliers to achieve cost efficiency and service reliability
- Built and maintained strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners, ensuring continuous alignment on performance, pricing, and service expectations
- Conducted cost and margin analysis at order level, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and optimize spend
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to identify vendor/seller pain points and implemented solutions in coordination with logistics partners
- Leveraged customer feedback and performance insights to drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes and enhance customer experience
- Ensured all supply chain operations adhered to regulatory requirements, company policies, and compliance standards
- Led inventory forecasting and demand planning to support efficient order fulfillment and minimize stockouts/excess inventory
- Monitored zone-wise logistics performance and optimized volume allocation to improve delivery efficiency and reduce costs
Assistant Manager–Vendor Management & Procurement
Streetstylestalk.com
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Connect With New Emerge Sellers and Manufacturer For Order Fulfillment
- Negotiate Cost and Commission With All Vendors Time To Time
- Managed Service level Agreement With Vendors Upon Their Perfomance
- Maintain Relation With Vendors & Logistic Partners
- Payment Reconciliation For Vendors & Logistic Partners
- Identify Weight and Billing Errors With Both Partners
Executive – Vendor Management & Procurement
Zabme.com
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Introduce New Seller For Marketplace
- Price/Commission Negotiation With Sellers
- Cross Check With Their Real Time Inventory For Smooth Order Generation
- Managing Sellers Payment's Disputes
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Marketing & Finance
ITS
01-2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Honours In Accounting
Calcutta University
01-2014
Skills
- MEP Procurement
- Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
- Vendor Management & Negotiation
- Cost Optimization & Spend Control
- RFQ / RFP / Commercial Evaluation
- Inventory Planning & Demand Forecasting
- Supply Chain Operations
- Logistics & Transportation Management
- Supplier Performance Management (SLA/KPI)
- Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
- Process Improvement & SOP Development
TOOLS & SYSTEMS
- Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, MIS Reporting)
- Inventory Management Systems
- Vendor Management & Marketplace Tools
- Data Analysis & Performance Tracking
Personal Information
Language
- Hindi
- English
- Bengali
Hobbies and interests
- Video Game
- Travelling Hillside
Accomplishments
- Activated 20+ Reputed brands in Mix Category
- Reduced Cost of Sourcing by 20% In 25-2026
- Reduced Cost of Sourcing by 15% In 24-2025
- Increased Shipping Performance By 15% In 23-2024
- Implemented New Inventory Management System To Cut Shipping Costs & Reduce Delivery Time
- Reduced Cost Of Fabrics By 30% In 2018
- On Board 63 Sellers For Market Place In 6 Months
Timeline
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
EasyBuild By Kanodia Group
02.2025 - Current
Supply Chain & Procurement Manager
Digital Apache Pvt.Ltd.
01.2019 - 02.2025
Assistant Manager–Vendor Management & Procurement
Streetstylestalk.com
04.2017 - 12.2018
Executive – Vendor Management & Procurement
Zabme.com
10.2016 - 03.2017
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Marketing & Finance
ITS
Bachelor of Commerce - Honours In Accounting
Calcutta University