Prathiba K
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven Procurement and Supply Product Specialist with over 9+years of experience managing global inventory, supplier collaboration, and tactical sourcing in electronics, including BMS and ECU components. Demonstrated expertise in forecasting, price negotiation, and data analysis to achieve cost reductions and streamline supply streams. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to execute projects and drive operational excellence. Proven strengths include efficiency in record keeping, proficiency in supply chain management systems, and ability to maintain strong supplier relationships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Supply Specialist
Nokia Solutions and Networks
Chennai
10.2020 - Current
- Oversaw demand planning and forecasting for both scheduled and unscheduled services.
- Provided subject matter expertise on battery and power cabinet portfolio during cross-functional projects.
- Manage Dangerous Goods product portfolio.
- Conducted root cause analysis on OTTR, OTIF, ITO, and material shortages; proposed corrective actions.
- Promptly communicated production risks to engage solution architects in sourcing alternatives.
- Coordinated air freight arrangements for critical parts while assessing shipment cost responsibilities.
- Analyzed supply trends to inform purchasing decisions.
- Expedited parts deliveries through supplier collaboration and arranged direct shipping to customers for cost optimization.
Strategic Data Analyst
Nokia Solutions and Networks
Chennai
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Performed strategic pricing and spend analysis for procurement categories to support sourcing and cost optimization initiatives.
- Analyzed supplier quotations, market trends, and pricing benchmarks to provide data-driven insights for procurement decision-making.
- Developed and maintained pricing models in GPMA pricing record, dashboards, and analytical reports to track spend, savings, and supplier performance.
- Collaborated with procurement and category management teams to evaluate supplier pricing, monitor cost variances, and support negotiation activities.
- Ensured data accuracy and reporting integrity by validating procurement data and generating KPI reports for stakeholder review.
RFX Support Specialist
Nokia Solutions and Networks
Chennai
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Oversaw complete RFX lifecycle activities, facilitating RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes.
- Validated supplier documentation during onboarding in SDM tool to ensure compliance with records.
- Coordinated NDA execution aligned with procurement and legal standards.
- Conducted e-auctions to support strategic sourcing and improve supplier engagement.
- Managed bid evaluations and necessary documentation for supplier awards.
- Collaborated with procurement, legal, and business stakeholders for sourcing efficiency.
- Tracked sourcing event timelines while ensuring timely completion of procurement tasks.
- Provided operational support to suppliers throughout bidding and onboarding processes.
Commodity Sourcing Analyst
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Chennai
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Managed end-to-end sourcing events using the SAP Ariba Sourcing platform, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, SmartBuy purchases.
- Performed spend analysis with $100M value , pricing evaluation, and supplier comparison to support strategic sourcing decisions and cost optimization initiatives.
- Collaborated with procurement teams and suppliers to ensure smooth sourcing execution, issue resolution, and accurate reporting within Ariba.
- Created vendor profiles, maintained supplier data, and prepared customized reports for internal teams.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Computer Science
M.I.E.T. Engineering College
05-2015
Skills
- Tactical and Strategic Sourcing
- Cost optimization
- ERP systems proficiency
- Indirect Procurement
- Product Management
- Agile , Scrum Project Management
- Inventory and Logistics
- Supplier Collaboration Management
- Product Lifecycle
- Demand Planning and Forecasting
- Cross functional collaboration
- Process Innovation
Accomplishments
- Reduced downtime risk through prompt shortage coverage and support.
- Worked closely with engineers and sourcing teams for timely NPI delivery with 100% market strategy.
- Top Performance Rating consistently for past two years.
Awards and Recognitions
- Nokia Women Achiever Award 2025- honored on Women's day for generating €58K in cost savings by developing a comprehensive master dashboard for battery inventory management.
- Director's Appreciation- recognized for proactively managing high-risk items from China and successfully mitigating associated production risks.
- Certificate of Excellence - awarded by Head of Supply Chain HW Products for achieving 98% On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance with European vendors.
- Leadership Recognition- commended for mitigating long-term risks and reducing costs associated with Nokia's Dangerous Goods category.
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master from SCRUM ALLIANCE
TOOLS
Operating Systems: Windows Platform
Office Suite: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power point
Spreadsheet : MS Excel, Power Bi, Pivot tables, Lookups
ERP & Planning: Kinaxis Maestro, SAP, Oracle, Ariba
Agile tool: Jira
Timeline
Global Supply Specialist
Nokia Solutions and Networks
10.2020 - Current
Strategic Data Analyst
Nokia Solutions and Networks
06.2019 - 10.2020
RFX Support Specialist
Nokia Solutions and Networks
12.2018 - 06.2019
Commodity Sourcing Analyst
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
03.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Computer Science
M.I.E.T. Engineering College