Prasanna Prem Kumar Kanchi
Hyderabad
Summary
Strategic and results-driven IT Procurement & Business Management Professional with 12+ years of experience across global Source-to-Pay (S2P) operations, strategic sourcing, vendor & contract management, and facilities and administrative operations. Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar supplier portfolios, drive cost savings, streamline procurement and admin processes, and support business operations across IT, Finance, HR, Facilities, and Operations. Recognized for strong stakeholder engagement, governance, and operational excellence in fast-paced, global environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Analyst – IT Business Management
Hitachi Digital Services Canada Inc
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Led end-to-end Source-to-Pay operations, including vendor onboarding, RFP/RFQ management, negotiations, PO creation, and invoice reconciliation.
- Managed large global vendor portfolios and negotiated multi-million-dollar contracts, delivering measurable annual cost savings.
- Partnered with IT, Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations to align procurement and admin services with organizational objectives.
- Implemented vendor scorecards and conducted Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to improve supplier performance and compliance.
- Oversaw invoice processing and audit controls to prevent duplicate or non-compliant payments.
- Supported facilities and administrative operations, coordinating with vendors for office services, utilities, maintenance contracts, and service renewals.
- Ensured adherence to corporate governance, procurement policies, and audit requirements.
IT Analyst – IT Business Management
Hitachi Vantara Inc, Canada
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed strategic sourcing across IT and shared services categories, optimizing costs through spend analysis and structured negotiations.
- Strengthened supplier relationships and mitigated supply chain and operational risks.
- Coordinated sourcing timelines with project managers to support business delivery.
- Facilitated supplier onboarding, compliance checks, and contract documentation.
- Handled administrative vendor coordination, including office services, access management support, and asset-related procurements.
- Collaborated with Finance and AP teams to ensure timely and accurate payments.
IT Analyst – IT Business Management
Hitachi Vantara India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Led procurement activities including vendor identification, competitive bidding, proposal evaluation, and contract execution.
- Streamlined P2P processes and strengthened governance controls.
- Supported category-based sourcing to ensure uninterrupted supply across multi-site operations.
- Conducted supplier evaluations to ensure quality, delivery timelines, and contractual adherence.
- Managed facilities-related procurement, including workplace services, facility maintenance vendors, office supplies, and support services.
- Acted as a key liaison between vendors, internal stakeholders, and shared service teams.
Systems Analyst – Information Systems
Hitachi Consulting Software Services India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2013 - 09.2020
- Managed Procure-to-Pay operations, inventory forecasting, risk assessment, and daily procurement administration.
- Executed and administered Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and contract renewals.
- Delivered L2 IT support covering hardware/software installation, troubleshooting, and Active Directory administration.
- Handled facilities and administrative responsibilities, including asset tracking, office infrastructure coordination, vendor follow-ups, and support for audits.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced procurement efficiency and reduced operational bottlenecks.
Systems Analyst
Hitachi Consulting Software Services India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Provided L1/L2 IT support and managed spot purchases, quotation analysis, supplier evaluation, and PO creation.
- Ensured compliance with procurement and admin policies while optimizing costs.
Network & Systems Support
District Medical & Health Office (DMHO), Khammam
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Provided network and systems support, application maintenance, data management, and end-user training.
- Supported administrative operations related to IT assets, infrastructure, and system upgrades.
Network & Systems Support
Health Management & Research Institute (HMRI)
12.2008 - 06.2011
- Managed hardware/software upgrades, system performance, and user support.
- Assisted with IT inventory, vendor coordination, and operational reporting.
Education
Master’s Program - International Business
SVL Institute of Management
HyderabadBachelor of Business Management -
Kakatiya University
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Vendor, Contract & SLA Management
- Source-to-Pay (S2P) & Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Operations
- Facilities & Administrative Management
- Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Negotiations & Cost Optimization
- Supplier Performance & Risk Management
- Inventory & Asset Management
- SEZ, Taxation & Compliance
- Process Improvement & Governance
- Oracle ERP
- ServiceNow
- EProcure
- MS Office
Certification
ITIL Foundation Certificate
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
Timeline
IT Analyst – IT Business Management
Hitachi Digital Services Canada Inc
04.2024 - 10.2025
IT Analyst – IT Business Management
Hitachi Vantara Inc, Canada
07.2023 - 03.2024
IT Analyst – IT Business Management
Hitachi Vantara India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2020 - 07.2023
Systems Analyst – Information Systems
Hitachi Consulting Software Services India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2013 - 09.2020
Systems Analyst
Hitachi Consulting Software Services India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2012 - 02.2013
Network & Systems Support
District Medical & Health Office (DMHO), Khammam
06.2011 - 02.2012
Network & Systems Support
Health Management & Research Institute (HMRI)
12.2008 - 06.2011
Master’s Program - International Business
SVL Institute of Management
Bachelor of Business Management -
Kakatiya University