Praveen Saraswat
Assistant General Manager
Summary
Experienced Assistant General Manager with 20+ years in procurement and supply chain management. Skilled in leading teams to reduce costs and improve efficiency with AI solutions. Strong at aligning strategies with business goals and building stakeholder relationships. Committed to continuous improvement and operational stability with expertise in planning, scheduling, and team leadership. Effective communicator and strategic thinker focused on client satisfaction and organizational performance optimization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded cross-functional transformation programs aligning procurement with finance, achieving 15% fixed cost reduction.
- Delivered AI-powered tools for contract analysis, enhancing efficiency in procurement processes.
- Generated 16% cost savings through effective tail spend management strategies.
- Oversaw end-to-end procurement transformation initiatives for a global team of 80, optimizing a $300M portfolio.
- Collaborated with C-level stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies align with business objectives, driving long-term value.
Senior Manager (Operations Manager)
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2015 - 03.2023
- Transition and deliver Finance and Supply Chain streams to achieve client objectives.
- Ensure alignment with delivery goals through client liaison.
- Lead and mentor teams, focusing on recruitment, training, and attrition.
- Monitor process metrics, KPIs, and SLAs for continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Manager – Enterprise Reporting Solutions (Supply Chain Management)
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2013 - 06.2015
Assistant Manager – Supply Chain Management
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2010 - 06.2013
Senior Engineer - Planning and Procurement
Larsen & Toubro Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Managed procurement and planning functions for large-scale projects.
- Developed and executed procurement strategies, optimizing cost and quality.
Education
Executive MBA - Operations
United Business Institute
Mechanical Engineering (Diploma) -
Dayal Bagh Educational Institute
07.2001 - 2004.05
Skills
Sourcing expertise
Certifications and Awards
- Certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma
- Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2008
- Technology Evangelist Award, 2023, Recognized for automating Master Data processes through Robotic Process Automation (RPA), reducing manual errors by 40% and enhancing process efficiency.
- Technothon Award, 2020, Led the creation of a digital KANBAN dashboard, improving operational visibility and supply chain agility.
- Top 10 Business Process Managers, 2015, Ranked among the top 10 Business Process Managers at TCS, showcasing outstanding leadership in operations management.
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2023 - Current
Senior Manager (Operations Manager)
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2015 - 03.2023
Manager – Enterprise Reporting Solutions (Supply Chain Management)
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2013 - 06.2015
Assistant Manager – Supply Chain Management
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2010 - 06.2013
Senior Engineer - Planning and Procurement
Larsen & Toubro Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2010
Mechanical Engineering (Diploma) -
Dayal Bagh Educational Institute
07.2001 - 2004.05
Executive MBA - Operations
United Business Institute
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