Pubalan Kumaravelu
Manager, Vendor Management @Dawn InfoTek
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, Vendor Management @Dawn InfoTek
Toronto, ON, CA
EDUCATION
The University of Bolton
Master of Science - MS, Supply Chain Management
ABOUT PUBALAN KUMARAVELU
Procurement and vendor strategy leader with 20+ years of experience across technology, consulting, and facilities management sectors, supporting complex enterprise operations.Experienced in managing large-scale procurement programs, leading sourcing initiatives, vendor governance frameworks, and procurement transformation efforts across global organizations.Areas of Expertise:System/Technology Implementation: SAP SRM, MM, Ariba, Precoro, Oracle Cloud, Merx, PowerBiPolicy & Governance: Vendor Lifecycle Governance (VLG), Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)Strategic Sourcing & Category Management (IT, FM, Corporate Services, Professional Services)Supplier Relationship ManagementCommunication StrategyContract NegotiationMeasurement & ReinforcementData Analytics, Reporting, Problem SolvingStakeholder ManagementContinuous Improvement (CI)Team LeadershipChange ManagementFinancial ManagementTransformationProcure to Pay (P2P)Career Highlights20+ years of procurement and vendor management leadership across technology, consulting, and facilities management sectors.Managed procurement portfolios supporting $500M+ enterprise spend, including a $3B+ TCV.Directed sourcing and supplier governance across complex enterprise categories including HR outsourcing, professional services, MRO, facilities management, securities services, IT hardware, software, and SaaS.Delivered consistent cost optimization and revenue improvement through strategic sourcing, contract renegotiation, supplier consolidation, and structured discount and rebate agreements.Strengthened procurement value contribution by aligning sourcing initiatives with business priorities and driving measurable savings and cost avoidance across key supplier programs.Led procurement transformation initiatives, shifting organizations from reactive purchasing to structured strategic sourcing models focused on TCO.Directed global sourcing initiatives across Asia-Pacific suppliers, improving supplier performance and cost optimization.Implemented supplier governance and performance frameworks, improving SLA compliance to 95% and reducing service escalations by 20%.Proven people manager with a track record of developing procurement professionals and leading cross-functional teams to deliver strategic sourcing initiatives and measurable business outcomes.
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