Prasad Munakala

About Prasad Munakala

A certified Supply Chain Management Professional with more than 32 years of experience and expertise in Supply chain and Project procurement including finalization of long-term off-take contracts as a part of Sourcing and Business Development, and Operations using exceptional communication and leadership skills to coach, manage, and motivate diverse professionals in challenging environments. Experience professional in the manufacturing sector of Power, Electrical, Electronic components, Fertilizers, Chemicals, Agrochemicals, Engineering, Cement, Steel Turnkey Projects, and aluminum industries with a demonstrated focus on the total cost of ownership and process Management. Solid experience in planning, implementing, and executing strategies resulting in greater customer confidence and strengthening business results. Committed to promoting creativity, effective problem-solving, and breakthroughs.Expertise Skills :• Strategic Contracts and Procurement Management (start-to-end);• Supplier Relationship and Performance Management.• Strategic Sourcing and Market Intelligence. • Project Management & Expediting.• Global procurement skills with a focus on local market knowledge with respect to contractors and suppliers and market developments in the various heavy industry Contracts and Procurement.• Strong senior stakeholder engagement background

Experience

1. Vice President - Contracts and Procurement

   Am Green Group

   Jun 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Proud to be Associated as a leader in building Green Ammonia and Hydrogen Project in India for the Greenko group. As the world moves towards a Net Zero carbon economy, Green Hydrogen and Ammonia can provide an important source of energy for a variety of applications, including transportation, power generation, and industrial Processes.Currently spearheading Greenko ZeroC of the Greenko Group based out of Hyderabad, as a Associate Vice President – Contracts and Procurement for Green Energy development for Decarbonization Projects of Hydrogen, Ammonia, and other Green Derivatives.Responsible for the Contracting & Procurement of large-scale Green Hydrogen, ammonia, and electrolyzer projects from the conceptual study, Feasibility, and Detailed Project Report for Large scale green field Projects with a value of >US$2BN:• Lead sourcing strategy & execution of tenders of currently the largest 1.1 mmt green ammonia and Hydrogen with electrolyzer project (140MW to with an ambitious timeline.• Develop and present project-specific contracting and procurement strategies and plans to the Study Management and Project Execution key stakeholders.• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate tender packages for pre-feasibility, feasibility, and execution phases of Projects including studies for engineering, environmental, social, site investigations, construction, and procurement contracts.• Negotiation of contract terms and conditions to support project schedule and budget.• Establish market relations & develop partnerships.• Shaping new category strategy globally.• Work closely with other functions and external stakeholders to ensure successful project deliveries and suppliers.• Closely work with the Business Development team for Green molecule off-take contract finalization.• Set up and manage the C&P team.

Education

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management (APSCM)

  2018 — 2019

• Manipal School of Commerce and Economics

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finanace and maketing

  2004 — 2006