Sudhir Mudradi
Summary
Senior Management Professional with 22 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. Specializes in developing and executing sourcing, procurement, and commodity management strategies for projects in Datacenter, Power, Energy, Automation, and Renewables sectors across diverse regions. Proven track record of achieving higher efficiency, cost savings, and stakeholder satisfaction through Supply Chain Excellence. Certified Materials Management professional by the Indian Institute of Materials Management (IIMM, Bangalore).
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Hub Supply Chain Management
Hitachi Energy India Ltd.
04.2021 - Current
- Effectively leading at a time 10+ dynamic strategic SCM professionals thereby building a high performing team & foster a continuous improvement mindset through process mapping, competency mapping, frequent training, and coaching sessions with team members.
- Management of core SCM activities such as Pre-tender support, Project Procurement, Strategic Sourcing (eAuctions), TT&L (Transport, Trade & Logistics), Tactical Purchasing & Contracted Services.
- Managed spend of 50 MUSD with Indian & global suppliers across diversified business framework split across Automation Systems, communication, Services & Enterprise software.
- Successfully supported Hub India business in improving topline (12%+ TCI for tenders won) with early engagement of SCM during Tender Stage. Developed 'Cost Database' tool which helped in increase tender competitiveness.
- Supporting the business to achieve significant competitive advantage by designing and implementing cost out programs to reach financial targets (Cost Reduction, Cash Management, Productivity) through innovative sourcing techniques such as eAuctions, volume consolidation, benchmarking etc.
- Delivered 6% Cost Reduction Y-O-Y during my tenure as Head of HUB SCM for India by successfully implementing & developing different supply chain strategies for various commodities.
- Introduced & implemented e Sourcing for HUB India & developed strategies for various e Auction events (10 e-auction events in 2021) and achieved 8% Cost Reduction thereby improving the project margins.
- Ensured Ontime Delivery (OTD) of 97% & timely revenue recognition by effectively managing CSS (Common Shared Service) for PO placement & TT&L (Transport, Trade & Logistics) with global forwarding companies.
- Well versed in Annual budget planning & forecasting of purchase volume in line with revenue forecasting in current scenarios of Seller's market where the demand exceeds supply & ensuring Cost Reductions are as per committed budget.
- Cross functional team leader for DtV for Fabrication of Panel – Team consists of Engg, Production, Tendering, Global R&D, Quality and SCM – Delivered substantial Cost reduction by implementing outcome of the design optimization exercise which resulted into reduction in overall weight of the panel.
- Involved in standardization and Frame Agreement of various commodities like Ethernet switch, Relays, IPC, MCB, Meters, Commissioning Services, Wiring, Fabrication etc.
- Served as a Commodity Manager for Electronics (Relays & Ethernet switches), Panel Enclosure etc for Grid Automation Division of Hitachi Energy.
- Delivered several prestigious projects with customer like Adani, PGCIL, GETCO, NTPC, APTRANSCO, TANTRANSCO, Metro's with timely support from SCM for material planning and procurement.
- Collaboration with other Hub SCM leaders for various Supply Chain Strategies and sharing of best practices.
- Managing and streamlining business processes for improving performances through implementation of industry best practices.
- Streamlining location related infrastructure & indirect spend as Location SCM Head since April 2021.
Associate General manager/General Manager – Project Procurement
Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Set up a Procurement Operations Team for Secure power division of Schneider starting FY 2011.
- Handled business transition of Unifilar and APW President with ITB.
- Effectively lead a team of 8+ dynamic project procurement professionals for Schneider ITBU division, Greater India and team handling the purchase of all kinds of mechanical, electrical, and electronic products like Batteries, Panels, Racks, cabinets, cables, Transformers, Chargers, PDU's and packages like electrical, HVAC, IBMS, Civil, Cooling etc with a spend of 15MUSD.
- Increased bid hit ration above 60% for Schneider IT Business unit over a period for Large DC/Cooling & 3phase, Single phase deals.
- Achieved 5%+ execution cost savings from budget (FY 2013 – 5.6%, FY 2014 – 6.4%, FY 2015 – 7%, FY 2016 – 7.85%, FY 2017 – 7.6%, FY 2018 – 7.4%, FY 2019 – 9.8% & FY 2020 – 7.2%).
- Build an excellent collaboration of project procurement team with Sales, offer marketing, Tendering, Application Engg, Order management, project management & Service team.
- Successfully supported ITB Tendering team in improving topline (10%+ TCI for tenders won) with early engagement of SCM during Tender Stage. Developed 'Price List' tool which helped in increase tender competitiveness.
- Ensured Ontime Delivery (OTD) of 95% & timely revenue recognition by effectively managing supplies of 3rd party materials as per revenue plan.
- Aware of Schneider internal procurement tools like Site Assessment/PES, SAM, Avetta, LEAP, SSP-SRM, Oracle, PRISAM etc.
Senior Manager – Strategic Sourcing/Solution Purchasing
Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 04.2018
Procurement Manager
Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
03.2011 - 03.2015
Assistant Manager (Head Purchase-Electrical Division) - Project Purchase
ETA Engg Pvt Ltd
04.2010 - 02.2011
- Heading the purchase department of electrical division and handling the purchase of all kinds of mechanical, electrical and electronic products like Pumps/Motors, LT/HT/MCC/AMF/PLC Panels, FA/PA Panels, UPS, RMU, Transformers, LT & HT Cables, Wires, PVC/MS Conduits, Light Fixtures, Switches & Sockets, Solar Systems, Structure Cabling, Lugs, Glands, DG Sets, Cable trays & raceways, DB's, UPS/SMPS/Inverter, Junction boxes & GI, MS, CS Pipes, etc.
Assistant Manager - Procurement (Electrical Commodities)
Tyco Fire & Security India Pvt Ltd
12.2008 - 03.2010
- Handled the purchases of all kinds of mechanical, electrical and electronic products like Pumps, MCC/PLC Panels, FA/PA Panels, Extinguishers, FM-200 system, Sprinklers, Cables, PVC/MS Conduits, All types of Detectors, Amplifiers, Computers, Microphones, MCP, Speakers, SMPS/Inverter, Junction boxes & GI, MS, CS Pipes, etc.
Assistant Manager - Project Purchase, Electrical Project Division
Universal Power Transformer Pvt Ltd
06.2007 - 11.2008
- Handled the purchases of Power/Distribution Transformer, Switchgears, CT's, PT's, SF6 breakers, LA's, Isolators, Insulators, HT/LT Panels, VCB Panels, C&R Panel, Control/Power Cables, Cable Trays, Conductors, NGR Panels, Bus ducts, Battery Chargers, Distribution Boards, Capacitors Panels, Structural Steel Materials, Miscellaneous items.
Associate Purchase (Electrical Commodities) Strategic Sourcing Dept
FirePro Systems Pvt Ltd
02.2005 - 01.2007
- Handled the purchase of all kinds of electrical and electronic products like Cables, PVC/MS Conduits, Detectors, Camera, Card Readers, Flowmeter, Speakers, SMPS/Inverter, MCC/PCC Panels, FA/PA Panels, Amplifiers, Computers, Microphones, DVR's, Cable Trays and Pumps.
Purchase Assistant (Customer Schedule & Delivery Adherence Dept)
Auto CNC India Pvt Ltd
06.2005 - 01.2005
- Handled the purchase of raw materials like MS, GI, Ingots, Forgings, Plastic materials and semi-finished (Pre-turned) parts.
- Assisting & advising on production parameters and planning weekly machine loading schedule.
- Vendor Evaluation/Sourcing, Inventory Management/Logistics.
Education
Graduation Diploma in Materials Management (GDMM) -
Indian Institute of Materials Management
01.2008
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics - undefined
VISSJ Govt Polytechnic
01.2001
Pre-University (2nd PUC) - PCMB
Sri Bhuvanendra College
01.1995
Secondary School of Higher Education (SSLC) - undefined
Canara High School
01.1993
Skills
- Transformational Leadership
- Organizational efficiency
- Stakeholder Management
- Network Building
- Collaboration
- Team Management
- Adaptability
- Resilience
- Project Supply Chain
- Tender Supply Chain
- E Sourcing/E Auctions
- Supplier Development
- Contract Management
- Process Improvement
- Commodity Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Risk Management
- Continuous Improvement (CI)
- SCM Value Chain
- Change Management
Certification
- Certified Solution Purchase Professional (SPP), Schneider University, 2017
- Certified Procurement Professional (CPP), International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM), Ongoing
Conferences/Workshops
- Awareness Program on Six Sigma Approach, MICO, 2003
- Awareness of ISO-9001-2000/TS-16949, DNV, 2002
- Seminar on Problem Solving Techniques, Auto CNC, 2004
- Training on SPC and Gauge R & R, MICO, 2003
- Awareness Program on Assertive Communication, Firepro, 2006
- Training Program on KAIZEN process, Kaizen Institute of Asia Pacific, 2008
- Sales Advantage training, Dale Carnegie institute, 2008
- Six Sigma – Green Belt training, Motorola University, 2008
- Training Program on 'Me the Manager', 2015
- Training on Power Your Leadership, 2023
- Completed Global Leadership Acceleration Program for Managers (GAP-M), Hitachi, 2024
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
Tulu
Advanced (C1)
Konkani
Advanced (C1)
Personal Information
- Passport Expiry Date: Valid Upto 2032
- Schengen VISA valid upto 03/2027 & UK VISA valid upto 09/2025
- Date of Birth: 03/06/1978
- Nationality: Indian
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Head of Hub Supply Chain Management
Hitachi Energy India Ltd.
04.2021 - Current
Associate General manager/General Manager – Project Procurement
Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 04.2021
Senior Manager – Strategic Sourcing/Solution Purchasing
Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 04.2018
Procurement Manager
Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
03.2011 - 03.2015
Assistant Manager (Head Purchase-Electrical Division) - Project Purchase
ETA Engg Pvt Ltd
04.2010 - 02.2011
Assistant Manager - Procurement (Electrical Commodities)
Tyco Fire & Security India Pvt Ltd
12.2008 - 03.2010
Assistant Manager - Project Purchase, Electrical Project Division
Universal Power Transformer Pvt Ltd
06.2007 - 11.2008
Purchase Assistant (Customer Schedule & Delivery Adherence Dept)
Auto CNC India Pvt Ltd
06.2005 - 01.2005
Associate Purchase (Electrical Commodities) Strategic Sourcing Dept
FirePro Systems Pvt Ltd
02.2005 - 01.2007
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics - undefined
VISSJ Govt Polytechnic
Pre-University (2nd PUC) - PCMB
Sri Bhuvanendra College
Secondary School of Higher Education (SSLC) - undefined
Canara High School
Graduation Diploma in Materials Management (GDMM) -
Indian Institute of Materials Management
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