Prasanna THIYAGARAJAN
Summary
P2P Indirect Procurement Specialist with 5 years of experience at IBM, delivering cost optimization and efficient PR-to-PO execution using SAP Ariba. Skilled in strategic sourcing, RFQ management, supplier negotiations, and end-to-end supplier onboarding, ensuring streamlined procurement operations and business efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Specialist
IBM
03.2021 - Current
Hands-on experience in end-to-end procurement operations for IBM, supporting PR/PO processes across the APAC region.
- Managed procurement helpdesk using JIRA tool and performed invoice reconciliation Process.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and ensure seamless business operations.
- Managed purchase orders, tracked shipments, and maintained accurate procurement records using the Ariba Platform.
- Experienced with SAP transaction codes: ME23N, ME21N, ME2L, MKVZ, SQ01, and XK03.
- Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word for data management and presentations.
- Experienced in managing end-to-end supplier onboarding within procurement systems.
- Skilled in validating and maintaining supplier documentation. Proficient in evaluating supplier compliance with procurement policies.
- Effectively managed vendors throughout the onboarding process.
- Hands-on experience in ERP systems for supplier setup, configuration and master data management.
Education
MBA - VELS UNIVERSITY
Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Chennai, India05-2019
BBA - St. Joseph's College
Business Administration
Trichy, India05-2017
Skills
- ERP: SAP Ariba, SAP
- Negotiation & Communication
- Cost Analysis & Savings
- Purchasing Strategy
- Supplier Management
- Team Collaboration
Internships
- Blue Bharat company, Chennai, Project name - Exim Documentation procedures.
- Apricot Logistics Solution, Chennai, Project name - Customs House documentation Procedures.
Certification
SAP MM
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
IBM
03.2021 - Current
MBA - VELS UNIVERSITY
Logistics And Supply Chain Management
BBA - St. Joseph's College
Business Administration