Ravichandran Thavamani

About Ravichandran Thavamani

With over 20 years of experience Risk and Compliance Management for Sourcing (Purchasing)…

Experience

1. Assistant Vice President, Sourcing- Risk and Compliance, Administration

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   Apr 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Sourcing Audit, Risk & Compliance & Continuous Improvement | Policy & Reporting | Facilities ManagementExperienced in overseeing Office Administration across PAN India, managing 25 lakh sqft of office space with expertise in facilities management, vendor sourcing, travel, relocation, and compliance coordination. Facilities & Vendor Management- Manage ~120 vendors, handling 150contracts annually, with renewals/terminations (~40 contracts)- Supervise real estate and fleet management across 32 offices, 9 guest houses, 27 houses, and 154 vehicles- Liaise with government officials for office registrations, licenses, and vehicle-related matters. Infrastructure & Continuous Improvement- Oversee energy management, preventive maintenance, and infrastructure enhancements- Conduct quarterly feedback sessions and annual surveys to drive operational excellence- Digitalize vendor performance reports, budget records, and occupancy analysis for efficiency. Policy Implementation & Compliance Support- Streamline policies, guidelines, and tracking mechanisms to align with evolving standards- Modify SLAs & SOPs for continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with EHS, HR, Information Security, and Legal teams. Travel, Event, & Emergency Management- Oversee hotel bookings (~1500 annually), room nights and corporate travel- Organize 50+ events annually (Product Launches, Channel Partner Meets, Team Building, Sports & Cultural Activities, Medical/Test Camps)- Conduct fire safety, first aid, and emergency preparedness training for staff- Manage crisis communication and safety protocols, including mock drills and health awareness sessions. Financial Operations & Asset Management- Supervise Opex (~₹55.3 Cr) and Capex (₹8-10 Cr),budget preparation, and financial reporting- Manage accounts payable/receivable, balance sheets, and compliance-driven financial transactions.