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PRAKASH KUMAR R

PRAKASH KUMAR R

Indirect Procurement Manager
Thoppur (Po)

Summary

Intend to establish myself in a good experience at Indirect Material and Imports Procurement and Logistics management discipline through a long-time commitment, contributing to the company’s growth and ensuring personal growth within the organization.

Around 11.3 years’ experience in Direct and Indirect Procurement of Critical Spare & Raw Material procurement across Automobile, Battery, and Rubber industries.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Dy. Manager

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited
01.2023 - Current
  • 3W E-auto Manufacturer

Sr. Engineer

Smiley Monroe India Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 12.2022
  • Rubber Conveyor Belts Manufacturer

Executive

Luminous Power Technology
12.2018 - 01.2020
  • Battery Manufacturer

Executive

SAI Enterprises
11.2015 - 12.2018
  • SPM machine Manufacturer

Trainee

Tenneco Automotive India Pvt Ltd
11.2014 - 10.2015
  • Shock absorber Manufacturer

Education

B.E. - Automobile Engineering

Institute of Road and Transport Technology
01-2014

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

Erode Institute of Chemical Technology
01-2011

12th Passed - undefined

Government Higher Secondary School
01-2009

10th Passed - undefined

Government Higher Secondary School
01-2007

Skills

MS Office

SAP S4 Hana MM module

SAP Ariba

GEP

Tally Prime

Indirect Material Procurements

Domestic Logistics Management

Imports

Team Management

Leadership Skills

Timeline

Dy. Manager

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited
01.2023 - Current

Sr. Engineer

Smiley Monroe India Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 12.2022

Executive

Luminous Power Technology
12.2018 - 01.2020

Executive

SAI Enterprises
11.2015 - 12.2018

Trainee

Tenneco Automotive India Pvt Ltd
11.2014 - 10.2015

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

Erode Institute of Chemical Technology

12th Passed - undefined

Government Higher Secondary School

10th Passed - undefined

Government Higher Secondary School

B.E. - Automobile Engineering

Institute of Road and Transport Technology

Career Achievements

  • Managed Opex & Capex procurement worth ₹96 Cr/annum with strong cost governance.
  • Ensured 100% PR–PO conversion with complete end‑to‑end procurement cycle adherence.
  • Led Ariba bidding process onboarding and implementation across categories.
  • Implemented premium freight request portal improving tracking and approval efficiency.
  • Implemented Scheduling Agreements in SAP ensuring smooth material planning.
  • Achieved ₹28 Lakhs annual savings in inbound logistics at Mahindra & Mahindra.
  • Achieved ₹65 Lakhs cost savings in Greenfield project by eliminating corrugated boxes and adopting FLC boxes.
  • Developed local vendors and indigenized spares achieving 30–40% cost reduction.
  • Achieved ₹95 Lakhs annual cost savings through indirect procurement negotiations (FY25–26).
  • Handled import courier shipments for R&D without delays.
  • Coordinated with CHA for timely BOE filing and zero‑penalty clearance.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/04/1992
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

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PRAKASH KUMAR RIndirect Procurement Manager