Suraj Prasad
Greater Noida
Summary
Procurement leader with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management at Startek. Demonstrated success in negotiating complex contracts, resulting in substantial cost savings. Skilled in risk management and team collaboration, enhancing operational excellence in global IT procurement initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
AVP - Global IT Procurement
Startek
Gurgaon
06.2023 - Current
- Responsible for procurement of Globally of IT related expenses amounting 100 Mil USD
- Lead cross-functional planning with IT, finance, and legal teams to ensure seamless procurement operations.
- Negotiate and manage complex contracts, including licensing agreements, SLAs, and renewals.
- Analyze market trends and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Build long-term supplier relationships to foster innovation and ensure service continuity.
- Implement cost-effective sourcing models such as volume discounts, bundled services, and strategic partnerships.
- Leading centralized IT Procurement, the countries India, Australia, Malaysia, South Africa, USA, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Argentina, Honduras and Middle East.
- Lead end-to-end global strategic sourcing across the full technology spectrum, including Enterprise IT Infrastructure, Hardware, Software & Licensing, Cloud & Digital Platforms, Bandwidth, IT Security & Network Solutions, Contact Center Technologies, Data Centers & Colocation Services, RPA, Endpoint Computing, Speech Analytics, Voice Bots, HR Service, SAS Base Software and Analysis Tools, AMC of IT Infra, renewal of Software & Licenses and Passive Networking, Quality Automation, Bot & RPA, Speech Bot and Chat Bot, Omnichannel / Multichannel etc.
- Dealing with Top OEMs like Cisco, Dell, HP, IBM, Veeam, Veritas, Commvault, EMC, VMware, Fortinet, Microsoft, AWS, Adobe, Google, Oracle, Extreme, Polycom, ruckus, Oracle, AMP, D-Link, MacAfee, Sophos, Tata, Airtel, Vodafone, Jio, Sprint, Lumen, AT&T, BT, Checkpoint, PalAlto, FortiGate, Symantec, SAP, Apple, Nutanix, Redware, F5, automation anywhere, Avaya, Genesys, nice inContact, verint PulseSecure, Exinda, Allot, Manage Engine, Redhat, HP, SAP, Oracle, IBM, BMC, CA, Tableau, Qlik.
- Ensure adherence to IT procurement regulations, data privacy laws, and internal governance policies.
- Lead the negotiation and management of complex supplier contracts, ensuring clarity of terms, performance expectations, and mitigation of commercial and operational risks.
- Collaborate with CIOs, CTOs, and department heads to align procurement with tech strategy.
- Lead and mentor procurement professionals specializing in IT sourcing.
- Drive adoption of e-procurement platforms and digital tools for process efficiency.
- Responsible for developing & implementing Category Strategy, Vendor Management, Supplier Selection, Price Negotiation & Cost Control, TCO. Contract finalization.
- Data analysis - reviewing past purchases made by the company for evaluating vendor effectiveness, compliance, and the business return on investment (ROI).
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
- Leadership and Team Management: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Risk Management: Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
- Reporting: Prepare regular reports and presentations on procurement performance, cost savings, and key metrics for management review.
Sr. Manager - Global IT Procurement
Evalueserve Pvt ltd
Gurgaon
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Lead the implementation of negotiated contracts and monitor contractual compliance of executed contracts.
- Procurement of IT Hardware and Software like Workstation & Server; Networking Equipment Router, Switches & Storage; Bandwidth Links (ILL, MPLS, P2P & Fiber) FMS, AMC, IT Security etc.
- Responsible for Contracts (including short term and annual contracts) Drafting, Evaluation, Negotiation and Execution with following responsibility on-Disclosure Agreements Sign off, SLA finalization, Scope of work Finalization, KPI.
Sr. Manager - Global IT Procurement
Startek
Gurgaon
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Responsible for procurement of Globally of IT related spend amounting 60 Mil USD.
- Lead the implementation of negotiated contracts and monitor contractual compliance of executed contracts.
- Drive the sourcing process, lead sourcing, support Master Services Agreement, SaaS, Statement of Work development, and analyze/evaluate rates to optimize supplier engagements.
- Lead cross-divisional business teams including Global and Divisional IT teams, Legal, and Finance in the successful implementation of strategies, contract negotiations, and project planning.
- Achieve annual productivity targets within the Global Procurement productivity framework.
- Proactively manage the category by tracking supplier spend and performance against key metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Stay informed of industry trends and market dynamics to leverage best practices and innovative solutions relevant to primary categories.
- Apply market intelligence and benchmarking tools to accomplish the best possible outcomes on negotiations.
- Adopt best practices for strategic sourcing and discern specific nuances of the contract that provide an edge in negotiations (e.g. TCO vs purchasing price).
- Cost Savings by formulated innovative strategies & displayed effective negotiation proficiency for attaining combined cost savings for the company.
- Responsible for Contracts (including short term and annual contracts) Drafting, Evaluation, Negotiation and Execution with following responsibility on-Disclosure Agreements Sign off, SLA Finalization, Scope of work Finalization, KPI.
- Coordinate with internal teams to convert a user project requirement into deliverables, plan, track and successfully deliver as per commitment to user.
- Assessment of existing vendor base & developing alternate suppliers, based on various criteria such as prices, quality improvement rate, timely delivery, credit terms, etc.
- Procurement strategies which achieve real service and commercial benefits for the Business.
Assistant Manager- Procurement
Essel Group
Noida
01.2015 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Essel Business Excellence Services Limited
- Procurement of IT Hardware and Software like IT Infrastructure, Servers, Storages, Firewall, switch and Router, load balancer, Passive Network, Bandwidth, data center, Cloud, Software development, licenses, licenses renewal including AMC, IT Services.
- Responsible for procurement for Pan India for Group of company amounting USD 150 Min.
- Led vendor selection and evaluation for electrical procurement across a group of companies with PAN-India operations, covering a wide range of systems and equipment including Fire & Safety, UPS, Battery Banks, DG Sets, Transformers, LT/HT Electrical Panels, RO Systems, CCTV, Electrical Consumables, Lifts, Lighting Fixtures, Raceways, Cable Trays, Earthing Materials, Junction Boxes, PLC/HMI, and HVAC systems.
- Managed daily procurement operations, including sourcing quotations, negotiating contracts, overseeing contract administration, tracking purchase orders and shipments, resolving supplier payment issues, and collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Responsible for Contracts (including short term and annual contracts) Drafting, Evaluation, Negotiation and Execution with following responsibility on-Disclosure Agreements Sign off, SLA Finalization, Scope of work Finalization, KPI.
- Coordinate with internal teams to convert a user project requirement into deliverables, plan, track and successfully deliver as per commitment to user.
- Assessment of existing vendor base & developing alternate suppliers, based on various criteria such as prices, quality improvement rate, timely delivery, credit terms, etc.
- Procurement strategies which achieve real service and commercial benefits for the Business.
- Essel Business Excellence Services Limited
Asst Manager – Project Procurement
Trishna Biotech Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
06.2012 - 12.2014
- Vendor development, Preparation of FRQ/enquiry.
- Preparation of technical evolution reports.
- Negotiation with vendor and Placement of P.O/ work order.
Engineer Procurement
Filex system Pvt Ltd
Delhi
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Preparation of comparative statement /Management approval note.
- Preparation of monthly procurement reports.
- To co-ordinate with technical dept. for Requirement of raw materials.
G.E.T
Super Cassettes Industries Ltd
Noida
07.2008 - 07.2009
- Vendor development, Preparation of FRQ/enquiry.
- Negotiation with vendor and Placement of P.O/ work order.
Education
B. Tech. - Electronics & Communication Engineering
KRISHNA ENGINEERING COLLEGE
06-2008
12th -
ISIC Allahabad, UP
06-2002
10th -
St. Xavier’s High School, Robertsganj, UP
06-2000
Skills
- Strategic sourcing and supplier management
- Procure-to-pay lifecycle
- Contract negotiation and RFI/RFP development
- Spend analysis and procurement analytics
- Risk and compliance management
- Market intelligence and research
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Team leadership and collaboration
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/30/85
Timeline
AVP - Global IT Procurement
Startek
06.2023 - Current
Sr. Manager - Global IT Procurement
Evalueserve Pvt ltd
02.2023 - 05.2023
Sr. Manager - Global IT Procurement
Startek
03.2020 - 01.2023
Assistant Manager- Procurement
Essel Group
01.2015 - 02.2020
Asst Manager – Project Procurement
Trishna Biotech Pvt Ltd
06.2012 - 12.2014
Engineer Procurement
Filex system Pvt Ltd
08.2009 - 05.2012
G.E.T
Super Cassettes Industries Ltd
07.2008 - 07.2009
B. Tech. - Electronics & Communication Engineering
KRISHNA ENGINEERING COLLEGE
12th -
ISIC Allahabad, UP
10th -
St. Xavier’s High School, Robertsganj, UP
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