Praveen Kumar M S
Sourcing & Procurement Consultant || Global Strategic Sourcing || Accelerated Sourcing || Category Management || Commodity Management || Best in Business || Supply Chain Expert
- Role
- Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing at Genpact
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Praveen Kumar M S
About me in 1 line : Go-getter, enabler, communicator, preferred partner.Profile Snapshot :Accomplished global sourcing consultant with over 13 years of cross-industry experience spanning automotive, renewable energy, healthcare, and telecommunications. Proven ability to drive value through strategic procurement, supplier localization, negotiation, and sole-source reduction initiativesOperational :Technically adept with hands-on experience in SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Salesforce, and advanced Excel, enabling efficient program execution and data-driven decision-making across sourcing and supply chain functions.Sourcing & procurement consulting :Strong track record in global strategic sourcing, NPI sourcing, vendor development, logistics optimization, and value engineering. Experienced in managing full-cycle procurement programs and supply chain initiatives from concept to execution.Adept in both direct and indirect category management, with consulting expertise in procurement transformation, sourcing transitions, enablement, and PMO/middle-office functions for global clients.Leadership :Demonstrates strong individual leadership by taking initiative, driving accountability, and consistently delivering results without dependency. Leads by example with a values-driven approach, fostering trust, ownership, and integrity in every engagement.Behavioral : Recognized for building strong stakeholder relationships, clear communication, and a high ‘Say-Do’ ratio. Values-driven, inquisitive, and disciplined in time and priority management.
Experience
Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing
Sep 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Category Leadership: Strategic sourcing professional specializing in HR and Professional Services (PS) categories, managing a global spend of $150M.Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage spend analysis, trend forecasting, and market intelligence to identify cost-saving opportunities and guide sourcing transformation.Commercial Impact: Drive cash flow optimization through strategic negotiation of commercial terms and supplier partnerships.Stakeholder Collaboration: Known for a client-centric mindset and strong cross-functional collaboration with business stakeholders.Customer-First Approach: Committed to delivering value through tailored, insights-backed solutions that put the customer at the center.
Education
P.S.V.College of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
2010 — 2013
Adhiyamaan Engineering College
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
2007 — 2009
Skills
- Project Planning
- Supply Chain
- Autocad
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Purchasing
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis
- Vendor Management
- Master of Ceremony
- Negotiation
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
- Iso Standards
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Energy
- Procurement
- Six Sigma
- Production Planning
- Sourcing
- Microsoft Word
- Supply Chain Management
- Management
- Project Engineering
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