Rudresh Kengond

About Rudresh Kengond

Supply Chain Management. Strategical Sourcing Procurement / Purchase Vendor…

Experience

1. Technical Lead

   HCLTech

   Jul 2019 — Present · Bangalore, IN

   Experienced Procurement and Supply Chain Management (SCM) professional with a strong track record in enhancing sourcing efficiency and supply chain reliability. Skilled in collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and onboarding local/global suppliers. Expertise in leading RFP/RFQ processes, negotiating and managing global supplier agreements, and optimizing cost, quality, and delivery timelines through cross-functional collaboration.Proficient in overseeing end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, including managing PRs, POs, and vendor payments, with hands-on experience in ERP systems like SAP. Adept at invoice and payment reconciliation, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring accurate vendor payments. Strong analytical skills in procurement reporting, market analysis, and cost-saving strategies, including dual sourcing and volume discount negotiations.Conducted market analysis and benchmarking against industry standards and competitor products to optimize procurement strategies, identify cost-saving opportunities, and mitigate pricing risks. Coordinated teardown activities for should-costing preparation and collaborated with cross-functional teams (CFT) to validate cost estimates.Experienced in collaborating with Quality Assurance teams to resolve supplier quality issues, managing supplier interactions, and tracking deliveries. Committed to driving continuous improvement across procurement, sourcing, negotiation, supplier relationship management (SRM), and SCM processes to ensure efficiency, cost reduction, and operational excellence.

Education

• AIT Chikamangalur

  Bachelor's degree

  2012 — 2015

• C B K P haveri

  Diploma in mechanical engineering

  2008 — 2011