Praanathi Purohit
Supply Chain & Procurement Analyst | Strategic Sourcing | Cost Optimization | Supplier Management | Driving Data-Driven Decision Making | Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Role
- Director of Marketing and Communications at Nucleate Arizona
- Location
- Tempe, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Praanathi Purohit
I am a results-driven Supply Chain professional with experience across strategic sourcing, procurement operations, supplier management, and logistics optimization. Currently completing a triple specialization in Business Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, and Digital Marketing at Arizona State University, I bring a blend of analytical precision and operational execution to every project- At Light & Wonder, I led a global PCBA manufacturing location analysis using TCO frameworks, creating a dual-sourcing strategy projected to reduce costs by 20% while mitigating tariff and geopolitical risks. I also automated quarterly PPV and cost reporting in Incorta (SQL + Power BI), improving spend visibility and forecasting accuracy for executive decision-making- At ASU, I manage $1M+ in procurement requisitions, coordinate with 150+ suppliers, track invoices and coordinate payment with accounts payable along with overseeing inventory to ensure compliance, cost efficiency, and timely fulfillment- Skilled in TCO analysis, RFx, supplier negotiations, spend analytics, and process optimization- Tools: SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Incorta, Python, Excel (Advanced), ERP systems- Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt with a strong record of process improvement, cost optimization, and supplier accountability through tools such as RFx execution, SCAR workflows, and spend analytics dashboards.My goal is to deliver data-driven sourcing strategies, optimized supplier partnerships, and resilient supply chains that drive measurable business impact.
Experience
Director of Marketing and Communications
Feb 2025 — Present · Tempe, AZ, US
Managing social media (Instagram, LinkedIn), creating content, using Airtable to manage events and tasks along with tracking engagement to produce data-driven-insights. Also Overseeing biotech industry updates through bi-weekly newsletters and organizing networking events.
Education
W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - BS
2022 — 2026
Arizona State University
Global Tech Program
2024 — 2024
W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - BS
2022 — 2026
Shikshantar Senior Secondary School
High School Diploma
2008 — 2022
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - BS
2022 — 2026
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