Prasanth Sasidharan

• Developed procurement strategies for major transportation projects (Highways Rail Network, Heathrow)
• Managed PO requests and supplier onboarding, ensuring compliance and project alignment
• Supported Edaroth's early-stage projects and served as the procurement contact for the Central Railway Systems Alliance (CRSA)
• Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
• Managed procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
• Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
• Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.

Achievements:

• Ensured zero delays in procurement, extended contract due to outstanding performance, and led seamless supplier onboarding.

• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
• Delivered category management processes and achieved growth targets.
• Negotiated contracts, reducing procurement costs by 15%.
• Streamlined procurement processes, reducing lead times by 20%.
• Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
• Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Developed risk management strategies for procurement function, ensuring business continuity and resilience against supply chain disruptions.

• Managed procurement for IT infrastructure, reducing operational costs by 10%.
• Improved inventory management, reducing stockouts by 30%.
• Coordinated logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of products and services to clients.
• Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to health and safety guidelines.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors, improving collaboration and negotiation outcomes.
• Analyzed data and metrics to identify areas of improvement in operational performance.
• Optimized supply chain processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for professional development opportunities.
• Built and strengthened relationships across functional leadership areas to keep revenue development and operational plans interconnected and effective.
• Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

• Oversaw daily operations for IT projects and optimized procurement processes.
• Reduced stockouts and improved profitability by streamlining operations.
• Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
• Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
• Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.

• Created procurement records and managed purchase orders.
• Ensured stock levels and timely deliveries.
• Assisted with preparation of purchase orders and letters of agreement (LOA).
• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
• Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
• Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.

• Verified financial statements and prepared invoices and balance sheets.