Prashant Unni Menon

About Prashant Unni Menon

I’m a results-driven supply chain and procurement professional with hands-on experience…

Experience

1. Procurement Manager

   Sweet Karam Coffee

   Mar 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   As Procurement Manager at Sweet Karam Coffee, I lead the procurement strategy for raw materials and packaging across a fast-growing FMCG portfolio. My role encompasses cost leadership, strategic sourcing, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence and supplier performance.Key Responsibilities & Contributions:1)Spearhead end-to-end procurement of raw materials and primary/secondary packaging, with full ownership of procurement and packaging spends.2)Develop and manage long-term vendor partnerships, ensuring supply continuity, competitive pricing, and service-level alignment.3)Drive cost optimization through open-book costing, multi-vendor benchmarking, and strategic negotiations—delivering significant bottom-line savings.4)Align sourcing strategies with production, QA, finance, and new product development (NPD) to support business growth and innovation.5)Monitor commodity trends, pricing volatility, and supply chain risks to inform agile and data-driven procurement decisions.6)Lead implementation of structured procurement processes, supplier evaluation frameworks, and digital tools for enhanced efficiency and transparency.7)Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards, FSSAI regulations, and quality compliance across the sourcing function.

Education

• DY Patil University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2014 — 2016

• Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research

  Bachelor of Management Studies, Marketing

  2010 — 2013