Gurunathan M
Manager | Supply Chain Operations
- Role
- Team Manager at Cognizant
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gurunathan M
With a solid background in electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and IT procurement…
Experience
Team Manager
Apr 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN
Oversee procurement processes to ensure efficiency and compliance with company standards. Plan and implement cost effective solutions like optimizing FTE, process improvements, ensuring smooth business operations. Coordinate with finance and accounting teams to align procurement strategies with financial goals. Prepare reports on procurement activities for management review. Manage indirect procurement activities to support various departments within the organization. Facilitate direct procurement operations to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance procure-to-pay processes. Analyze procurement data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings. Ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures across all departments. Provide training and support to team members on procurement best practices. Monitor market trends to anticipate changes in supply chain dynamics. Evaluate and select vendors based on quality, cost, and reliability. Develop strategies to improve supplier relationships and performance. Respond to all escalation and feedback emails with documented Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Ensure timely resolution and communication of corrective actions. Track escalations using standard tools and ensure closure. Review RCA quality and completeness with team leads. Ensure preventive actions are implemented and monitored. Monitor processes for compliance with SOPs and quality standards. Track process updates and ensure adherence to documented procedures. Implement process controls as per quality manual. Identify transformation opportunities during operations and reviews. Collaborate with process excellence team to implement improvements. Track impact of transformation initiatives on performance and compliance
Education
SRI SAIRAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE,CHENNAI-600044.
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
2008 — 2012
DON BOSCO MATRICULATION HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL,THANJAVUR
MATRICULATION
2000 — 2006
DON BOSCO MATRICULTION HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL,THANJAVUR
HIGHER SECONDARY
2006 — 2008
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