Pranav Kulkarni

• Managed €38M operational procurement budget, ensuring contract compliance and cost efficiency. • Spearheaded €3.3M+ in sourcing projects, including Infrastructure, Network, Security & Application (HW, SW) service procurement. • Led negotiations with key vendors (e.g., Dell, NetApp, VMware, Oracle, Cisco), optimizing service contracts and SLAS. • Delivered €500K+ in cost savings by leveraging competitive bidding and strategic negotiations with vendors.

• Analyzed and identified cost-saving opportunities, achieving a savings of 30% in the procurement budget. • Procured IT infrastructure components, including Network, Storage, and Server systems from vendors such as Dell, Red Hat, Cisco, and Palo Alto. • Spearheaded the procurement of critical IT Data Center components, encompassing hardware, software, and maintenance solutions, ensuring operational efficiency and continuity.

• Generated RFQs and prepared purchase orders on an ERP system based on internal demand • Assisted in forecasting raw material requirements by analyzing sales and inventory data • Supported in creating procurement KPI reports for each month • Reviewed and approved vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payment with a 99% accuracy rate • Managed and resolved over 100 supplier claims while maintaining a 95% satisfaction rate among customers

• Assisted managers with material planning and management to ensure smooth operations • Supported the QC (Quality Control) team by performing Quality checks and tests, before delivery of the products • Contributed extensively in cross-functional team environment with Procurement, Invoicing and Logistics • Supported the creation of monthly Supply Chain Management KPIs reports using MS Office tools, particularly Excel, including working with pivot tables and index referecing

• Monitored Procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify key supplier partnerships and negotiate favorable terms • Managed the procurement process considering on-time delivery and a decrease in supply chain costs • Conducted thorough market research and identified cost reduction opportunities resulting in a proposal to switch to a new vendor, saving the company INR 200K annually

•Strategically recommended procurement of goods, supplies, and services to achieve supply chain objectives •Utilized data analysis and reporting to identify performance trends and make informed decisions •Supported in managing packaging processes for efficient delivery and receipt of stock and shipments