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Pradeep M P
: +91 998-603-1071 • +91 998-677-9749 • : pradu_25@yahoo.co.in • pradu25@gmail.com
CAREER SYNOPSIS
 Offering 14+ years of rich experience in Strategic, Tactical & Operational Procurement.
 Subject Matter Expert in Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor, and Spend & Category Management etc…
 Expertise from different industries like Manufacturing, Automobile, Telecom, Banking & Facility Mgmt.
 Experienced in handling categories like Admin, HR, Travel, Corp comm., IT, Professional services etc…
 Has been awarded with Snap & On the spot awards for providing best procurement support.
 Significant experience in procurement & related functions with particular emphasis on negotiation and
contract administration.
 Accomplished in procurement of Technical/FM services, Capex/Opex, Category based direct/Indirect Spend.
 Skilled in Complete Procure to pay process which includes RFP, Vendor Sourcing, Market research, Negotiation,
Costing, Risk management, Contracting, AMC’s, Vendor payments etc..
 Good in understanding the Customer’s Requirement and eager to provide solutions.
 Have a track record of decision making, exhaustive and detailed planning, and Spend, Performance Improvement &
Customer satisfaction.
 Proficiency in managing people and processes by developing motivated, high performing teams, eager to take on
challenges and working collaboratively to contribute to organizational vision.
 Self- starter/Highly ethical/Compliance oriented with a Positive Attitude and Lead by example.
 Strive at innovating ideas to simplify the procurement process.
 Implemented supply chain initiatives that provide end-to-end integrated opportunities for efficiency
 Experience in Global Sourcing.
 Proven track record as a good procurement professional.
CORE COMPETENCY
Strategic Procurement: Sourcing & Procurement | Market Surveillance | Techno-Commercial Negotiation | Global Sourcing |
Category Management | Spend Management | Cost Optimization | Risk Mitigation
Tactical Procurement: Contract Management | General/Project Procurement | Vendor Management | Spot Sourcing Process
& Procedures Implementation | Transition & Change Management | MIS
Operational Procurement: Stakeholders Management | PO Management | Vendor Payments | Team Management |
CFT Alliance & Client Facing | Conflict/Issue resolution | Documentation
KEY ACHEIVEMENTS
 Delivered 5% ($2.7 million) of annual savings on total spend of $54 Million
 Attained 10% of annual savings (YOY) on total spend of Indirect Spend.
 Seamless setup of complete procurement process
 Smooth transition of Project & FM services
 Lead for above base projects
 Introduced Category based Spend Score Card
 Simplified buying process thru identification of Catalog & Non – Catalog items
 Implementation of Monthly Vendor Score Card
 Stream lined the SAP process for SCM Department
 Streamlined the vendor engagement process to enhance Due Diligence
 Successfully completed and streamed lined NEFT/Wire transfer initiative
 Awarded with “EUREKA AWARD”
 Aiming at zero compliance in internal & external Audits of procurement
 Automation of Online Indent Process
COMPUTER SKILLS
 SAP – MM module  People soft   JD Edwards  Oracle  Navision 

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WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer: Global Edge software Ltd Role: Manager – Procurement Tenure: Nov’14 – Till now
Key focus on
 Inner Space Project  Redefining of SLA  Redesigning of Purchase Online System
 Rate Contracts  AMC  STPI/SEZ Co - ordination
Key Result Areas
 Achieved a savings of 6.5 lacs in a period of 4 months
 Define and implement procurement policy and procedures
 Derive and implement direct/indirect procurement thresholds and approval workflows
 Own the Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order process.
 Vendor identification, evaluation & award of contracts
 Price negotiations, RFQ release and getting quotations
 Follow up with Vendor on delivery
 Coordinate Quality and Return issues.
 Vendor sourcing - Final Vendor selection and approvals
 Identifying services & supplies required, RFP's for financial year, negotiations, vendor finalization.
 Vendor agreements- negotiating on clauses, co coordinating with Facilities team and closing
 Tracking/ensuring supply and service deliveries.
 New vendor setups/amendments/change names address details etc..
 PO's for small projects/renovations /refurbishments PR distribution is based on occupancy / client requirement .
 Coordination for STPI/SEZ approvals for Import and Indigenous Goods.
 Innovation & simplification of Manual process thru automation of procurement process
PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS
Client: Goldman Sachs Role: Sr. Manager – PCM Tenure: Jan’14 – Jun’14
Key Projects
 Resiliency project  Inner Space Project   GC Contractor Identification
 Ground Transportation  AMC   STPI Co - ordination
Key Result Areas
 Understanding the short, medium & long-term business requirements.
 Derive the sourcing/procurement strategy & obtain necessary approval.
 Functional leader & team member in the RFx process to evaluate & pre select vendors
 Supplier Discovery, Rationalization of Vendor
 Drive preparation, execution and finalization of negotiations with suppliers
 Defining service standards and guidelines as per national & global standards and in adherence with SLA’s
 Award Contract/PO as per agreed commercial terms for further procurement process
 Finalize AMC/Renewals of contracts with suppliers
 Coordination for STPI approvals for Import and Indigenous Goods
Employer: ISS Facility Services Pvt. Ltd Role: Manager – Tech. Procurement Tenure: Jan’13–Jan’14
Key Responsibilities
 Transition of Projects  Cost reduction Initiative  Value Add Initiative
 AMC Renewals  Above Based Projects  Gap Analysis
Key Result Areas
 Accountable for leading and managing the Procurement team.
 Liable for complete Technical sourcing/procurement of clients like Shell, Barclays, Citibank & TKML.
 Ensure accurate & efficient execution of procurement processes maximizing service & minimizing costs.
 Conform to all accounting practices, audit procedures, purchasing policies.
 Ensure that purchase orders are written to the proper project or expense.
 Interact with vendors, float RFQ / RFP and obtain proposals.
 Prepare competitive analysis & evaluate the quality and suitability of supplies/materials/services

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 Responsible for vendor database management and approved vendor registration
 Support complex negotiations by partnering with Buyers
 Ensure timely delivery of goods/services by vendor
 Execute requirements against executed service / rate / AMC’s in partnership with client team
 Conserve proper documentation, analysis, design, and management of Business Process for improvements
 Act as a backup team member of procurement for clients
 Execution of other duties and special projects, as assigned.
Employer: Fidelity Business Services Role: Asst. Manager – Corp. Procurement Tenure: Aug’10 – Jun’11
Key Result Areas
Led a team of procurement professionals in Bangalore & Chennai Location (India) handling various categories across
organisation with annual purchases of over $54 million
 Led negotiation team, including senior executives, through a successful negotiation that delivered 5% ($2.7 million)
annual savings
 Strong experience of sourcing procurement operation
 Attained 10% of annual savings (YOY) on total spend of Indirect Spend. (Gifting, Event Management etc…)
 Strong strategic orientation, able to set direction for teams and drive for results
 Achieved 100% SLA, Strong decision making skills
 Deep and thorough analysis on AMC renewal and new product buying.
 Effective Interactions with suppliers and internal clients at all levels
 Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
 Coordination for STPI approvals for Import and Indigenous Goods
 Negotiation & procurement of quality materials timely
 Ability to persuade and influence others
 Excellent Networking building ability
 Pursued long and short term partner relationships with external vendors
 Led all aspects of a promotion including: concept development, vendor relationships, team communications,
contract negotiations, budgets and final analysis
Employer: Aricent Group Role: Lead-Executive – Corp. Proc. Tenure: Apr’07– Aug’10
Employer: Toyota Kirloskar Motor Role: Officer – Purchase Tenure: Mar’03– Apr’07
Employer: Telcon (A TATA Group) Role: Jr. Officer – SCM Tenure: Mar’00– Mar’03
ACADEMIA
EMBA from NIBM, Chennai - 2013
BBA from Annamalai University – 2012
Post Diploma in Material Management - 2004
Diploma in Electrical Engg. From Karnataka Technical Board – 1998
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth: 1st
May 1977
Address: #613, BEML Layout 3rd
stage, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore – 560 098
Language Known: Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu & Tamil