Prasanth Padmanabhan Neelakantan

About Prasanth Padmanabhan Neelakantan

With over 25 years of extensive experience in Operations Management, Vendor Governance, Business Process Re-engineering, and Process Automation, I am a results-oriented Senior Global Procurement Manager. My career is marked by a strong IT acumen, enabling me to lead teams in achieving operational excellence and cost efficiencies.My core competencies lie in Procurement Operations, Technology Innovations, Process Engineering and Risk Management. I possess a unique ability to synthesize overarching organizational goals from vision to execution, seamlessly integrating diverse functional areas and business processes.I bring a powerful blend of technology vision and business acumen to the table, consistently developing and implementing cost-effective, high-performance IT solutions aligned with business strategies. My hands-on experience spans agile product design & development, network architecture, procurement, and client/vendor relationship management, complemented by expertise in driving business strategy, policy, and budgeting.Throughout my career, I\'ve excelled in negotiations and the execution of IT outsourcing agreements, ensuring procurement deliverables are met without compromise. I\'m adept at coordinating implementation activities for cross-functional teams, providing effective leadership while maintaining alignment with key business metrics for quality, service levels, and costs.My ability to interface effectively with external and internal stakeholders, including clients, vendors, operational, procurement, and regional business leaders, has been instrumental in driving successful transition progress within efficient timelines. I possess cross-cultural experience gained from working across American, European, and Asia Pacific geographies.With a keen focus on promoting awareness of transition planning and supporting processes, I excel in fostering collaboration among internal resources and third-party vendors to achieve our objectives effectively. My commitment to delivering results and fostering strong relationships positions me as a valuable asset to any organization seeking to optimize procurement operations and drive strategic initiatives forward.

Experience

1. Director - Strategic Sourcing at Nab Innovation Centre India

   NAB

   Jul 2023 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Leading the strategic overhaul of the Strategic Sourcing Business Unit, significantly enhancing procurement efficiency and innovation.• Driving design, setup, and mobilisation of the Buying Desk Team, managing sourcing requests across all categories to streamline sourcing processes, achieving a marked improvement in efficiency and risk management. • Building strategic partnerships with key business stakeholders, driving forward the bank\'s procurement capabilities with a focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing

Education

• Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU)

  Bachelor Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering