PREM KUMAR N
Global Supply Chain/ Commodity Manager
Bengaluru
Summary
Supply Chain professional with successful 18 year career in Energy sector, seeking assignments in the areas of Sourcing (Commodity Management, Strategic, Tactical and Project Management)/ Supply chain/ Materials Management with a growth oriented organization and contribute both as an individual and a team member while also being resourceful, innovative and flexible.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Global Commodity
LM Wind Power Blades, GE Vernova
2022.09 - Current
- Drive Global Sourcing of Liquids/Chemicals commodities,
leading to annual cost 5% savings and improved supplier
relationships. - Strengthen global supply chain by effectively managing
250MM $ annual spend of Liquids/Chemicals commodities,
optimizing cost management. - Qualify second source, resulting in improved supplier
segmentation, driving optimal solutions and reducing supply
chain risks. - Improved tracking of program progress, leading to decrease in
project delays and increase in overall project efficiency, positively impacting organizational performance. - Enhanced quarterly commodity review process, resulting in increased alignment with business strategy, driving improved decision making and cost reduction for the organization.
- Implemented process improvements while overseeing the
commodity for 6 months, resulted in overall efficiency and
productivity for the department.
Global Commodity Manager
Bloom Energy
2021.08 - 2022.09
Purchasing Manager
Bloom Energy
2019.03 - 2021.08
Sr. Purchasing Analyst
Bloom Energy
2014.02 - 2019.02
Purchasing Analyst
Bloom Energy
2011.08 - 2014.01
- Developed and implemented sourcing strategies that resulted in
a decrease in supply costs, contributing to improved profitability
and cost efficiency for the business. - Improved supply chain flexibility by sourcing products from new
suppliers with strong BCP measures. Mitigated risks and
increased adaptability to changing market demands. - Sourced Electronics, Electrical & Mechanical commodities from
international and domestic suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery
and reduction in lead times. - Drive supplier negotiations on annually, guaranteeing
contracted pricing for various contract manufacturers globally,
resulting in cost saving, containment and increased
competitiveness. - Implemented strategic cost reduction initiatives based on BOM
cost analysis, resulting in increased purchasing efficiency and
cost-effectiveness. - Proactively monitor and evaluate cost savings opportunities and
communicate to both team and other stakeholders. - Ensured 100% on-time availability of products by implementing
proactive monitoring and communication strategies with
Contract Manufacturers, resulting in enhanced supply chain
reliability and reduced stock outs. - Reduced delivery lead times across Bloom's global supply base
by implementing standardized supplier performance measures,
resulting in improved on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
Sourcing Specialist
APC By Schneider Electric
2008.10 - 2011.07
- Improved sourcing process, resulting in reduction in cost and
lead time for sourcing Electronics, Electrical & Mechanical
commodities from international and domestic suppliers.
Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced production
downtime - Enhanced sourcing strategy by identifying reliable suppliers,
leading to cost reduction, improved quality, and on-time
delivery. - Successful development and implementation of sourcing
strategies, contingency plans, and ensured alignment with R & O requirements, resulting in increased supplier performance and on-time delivery, leading to improved overall operational efficiency. - Enabled seamless R&D operations by providing proactive support in sourcing proto products, sub-assemblies, and box builds, contributing to successful new product introductions and improved project outcomes.
Engineer
Magtorq Private Limited
Hosur
2006.05 - 2008.10
- Ensured 100% adherence to customer specifications and on-time
supply of quality products by implementing robust supplier
evaluation process, leading to increased customer satisfaction
and retention. - Handling sourcing through identification of cost effective suppliers for procurement with an aim of reducing cost while improving quality & reliability
- Float RFQ's, verify quotes and negotiate prices
- Optimize and effective utilization of resources thereby reducing costs and downtime for on time delivery
- Recommend, devise and implement modifications in supply chain to achieve smooth flow of components and substantial reduction in resources and inventory cost.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Symbiosis University - SCDL
BengaluruBachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, India
Adhiyamaan College Of Engineering
Hosur, IndiaSkills
BOM Costing, Business Continuity Planning, Commodity
Management, Cost Reduction, Global Procurement, Global
Sourcing, Material Management, Oracle MM: E-Suite, Price Negotiation, Problem Solving, Project Management, Strategic
Sourcing, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Development, Supplier
Evaluation, Supplier Performance Management, Supply
Chain Management, Tactical Sourcing, Team Management, Vendor Management, VMI
Accomplishments
- Developed Global cables supplier strategy and implemented resulting in over $2M annual savings for 2021-22
- Individual cost savings of $3M achieved thru contract pricing and negotiations with vendors between 2014 - 18
- Overcame capacity issues of PC/ PVC insulators, developed hard tooling & achieved savings of 50K USD /annum. Awarded the best project in 2010
- Effectively negotiated and achieved overall 6% savings YoY, 2009-2011
- Led a Re-engineering project and was responsible for part and assembly drawings for production and assembly, RM planning, assembly and testing. Successfully conducted field trials of the product at customer site for adoption and secured the contract 2007-2008
Timeline
Manager, Global Commodity
LM Wind Power Blades, GE Vernova
2022.09 - Current
Global Commodity Manager
Bloom Energy
2021.08 - 2022.09
Purchasing Manager
Bloom Energy
2019.03 - 2021.08
Sr. Purchasing Analyst
Bloom Energy
2014.02 - 2019.02
Purchasing Analyst
Bloom Energy
2011.08 - 2014.01
Sourcing Specialist
APC By Schneider Electric
2008.10 - 2011.07
Engineer
Magtorq Private Limited
2006.05 - 2008.10
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Symbiosis University - SCDL
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, India
Adhiyamaan College Of Engineering
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