Surendra Yadlapalli
Sourcing and Procurement
Hyderabad,Telangana
Summary
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement professional with nearly 10 years of experience across IT, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, and Engineering industries. Expertise in Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes. Proven track record in developing category strategies, leading end-to-end RFx events, negotiating commercial contracts, and delivering cost optimization through data-driven sourcing decisions. Experienced in managing global indirect spending across IT Hardware, Software, Telecom, Professional Services, Managed Services, and Facilities categories across APAC, AMER, and EMEA. Strong background in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), contract management, TCO analysis, spend analytics, and supplier performance governance. Skilled at partnering with cross-functional stakeholders management to align procurement strategies with business objectives while driving compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence. Proficient in SAP, Oracle (e-Business suite and Fusion Cloud), Ariba, and Coupa with a focus on procurement transformation, continuous improvement, and delivering measurable business value.
Overview
2
2
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Specialist
FedEx ACC
Hyderabad, India
02.2026 - Current
- Led end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect categories including IT hardware, software, telecom, consulting, professional services, and managed services, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Managed complete RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), including supplier evaluation, TCO analysis, commercial negotiations, and supplier selection to drive cost optimization.
- Negotiated pricing, contracts, service levels, and commercial terms with strategic suppliers while mitigating risks and improving business value.
- Developed and executed category strategies through market analysis, spend assessment, supplier benchmarking, and sourcing roadmap development.
- Leveraged e-Sourcing platforms, spend analytics, and procurement systems (Oracle, SAP, Ariba, Coupa) to enhance sourcing efficiency and ensure compliance and transparency.
- Partnered with IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to align sourcing decisions with organisational goals and manage change effectively.
- Established supplier relationship management (SRM) frameworks to enhance supplier governance, track KPIs, conduct QBRs, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensured adherence to procurement policies, supplier risk management, ESG objectives, and governance standards while delivering sustainable sourcing outcomes.
Analyst Advance
Hitachi Vantara / Hitachi Digital Services
Hyderabad, India
12.2022 - 02.2026
- Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, competitive bidding, and reverse auction events to achieve cost optimization and supplier value improvements.
- Executed supplier evaluation, market analysis, commercial benchmarking, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessment to inform sourcing decisions and optimise supplier selection.
- Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, payment terms, service commitments, contractual clauses, and risk mitigation requirements.
- Managed end-to-end IT indirect procurement activities across APAC, enabling strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract execution, and procurement operations.
- Developed sourcing approaches for IT categories, including telecom, end-user computing, laptop leasing, peripherals, software, and IT services to align with business objectives and enhance procurement effectiveness.
- Manage supplier lifecycle including onboarding, performance monitoring, governance reviews, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement discussions.
- Partner with business stakeholders, IT teams, Legal, Finance, and global procurement leaders to align sourcing strategies and delivery timelines.
- Support contract management activities including contract redlining, clause reviews, liability, indemnity, confidentiality, payment terms, and termination conditions.
- Maintain procurement dashboards and trackers covering spend visibility, savings initiatives, supplier performance, and sourcing milestones.
- Utilize Oracle ERP, SAP, Ariba, Coupa, iPro, and ServiceNow platforms to improve procurement transparency and operational efficiency.
Senior Associate
Curia Global
Hyderabad, India
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Analysed supplier performance metrics, including cost, quality, delivery, and service levels, supporting supplier evaluation and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Managed end-to-end supplier onboarding and vendor lifecycle activities, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
- Coordinated procurement operations by collaborating with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support timely sourcing, purchasing, and material availability.
- Monitored purchase orders, supplier acknowledgments, and delivery schedules, ensuring on-time fulfillment and proactively resolving supply chain bottlenecks.
- Managed invoice reconciliation and payment coordination with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate processing and timely supplier payments.
- Supported supplier qualification, change control, and vendor master data management using Salesforce, TrackWise Digital (TWD), and ERP systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Partnered with procurement managers to implement global sourcing agreements, maintain procurement governance, and drive policy compliance across business units.
- Served as primary liaison between suppliers, quality, finance, operations, and procurement teams, resolving procurement issues, mitigating risks, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Quality & New Product Development Sr Engineer
Dual Rings Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad, India
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Led end-to-end new product development activities from customer requirements through production trials, validation, and successful product launch.
- Coordinated product qualification activities, including testing, validation, and PPAP submissions, ensuring compliance with customer quality standards.
- Maintained Quality Management System (QMS), conducted internal audits, and led Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions to enhance product quality and process performance.
- Applied Lean Manufacturing, 7QC Tools, FMEA, and 5S methodologies to enhance operational efficiency, reduce defects, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with customers, suppliers, production, and planning teams to execute development projects on schedule and meet delivery commitments.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues and manage change requests, ensuring compliance with quality and delivery objectives.
- Planned raw material requirements and production schedules based on customer forecasts and purchase orders to optimize inventory and production efficiency.
- Represented the organization during customer audits and review meetings, addressing non-conformities, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring regulatory and customer compliance.
Supplier Quality Developer – Associate
Timken Engineering and Research India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru, India
05.2017 - 11.2020
- Led APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plan, CAPA, and process validation activities, ensuring supplier readiness for new product introductions.
- Managed supplier development and quality assurance activities across forging, machining, heat treatment, and casting commodities, supporting global manufacturing operations.
- Managed supplier performance through KPIs for quality, on-time delivery (OTD), and on-time arrival (OTA), implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partnered with sourcing and procurement teams to evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers based on quality, capability, cost competitiveness, and supply risk.
- Conducted supplier process and system audits to ensure compliance with quality standards, manufacturing capabilities, and customer requirements.
- Performed supplier capability assessments and manufacturing process reviews to identify quality improvement opportunities and enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality to resolve supplier issues, improve performance, and ensure uninterrupted supply.
- Managed relationships with 8 strategic suppliers supporting an annual business portfolio of approximately USD 20 million, ensuring consistent delivery, supplier compliance, and zero-defect quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
KakinadaSkills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Indirect Procurement
- Source-to-Pay (S2P)
- ESourcing Management
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Supplier Governance
- Performance Risk Management
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Cost Optimization & Savings Initiatives
- Value Creation
- Cost Benchmarking
- TCO Analysis
- Procurement Transformation
- Procurement Governance & Compliance
- KPI & SLA Management
- Process Improvement
- Category Strategy & Management
- Strategic Supplier Partnerships
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strategic Project Management
- Executive Management
- SAP
- Oracle ERP
- Oracle Fusion
- Coupa
- SAP Ariba
Certification
- Certified IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor, Certificate No. TUVSA/AC/2019QM 44/ OH/0019/0001., TUV SUD South Asia.
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification.
Languages
Telugu
English
Hindi
Timeline
Senior Specialist
FedEx ACC
02.2026 - Current
Analyst Advance
Hitachi Vantara / Hitachi Digital Services
12.2022 - 02.2026
Senior Associate
Curia Global
08.2021 - 12.2022
Quality & New Product Development Sr Engineer
Dual Rings Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - 08.2021
Supplier Quality Developer – Associate
Timken Engineering and Research India Pvt Ltd
05.2017 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University