S Deepak
Results-driven Procurement Professional with over 8 years of experience across manufacturing and MNC environments. Expert in managing the end-to-end PR-to-PO lifecycle, strategic sourcing, and global supplier governance.
- Role
- Assistant Manager at IBM
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Assistant Manager
Feb 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Assistant Manager – Procurement (Team Lead) M/s IBM India Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru | July 2024 – Present • Lead a multi-member procurement team managing strategic sourcing, RFQ/RFP execution, supplier negotiations, contract finalization, and PR-to-PO operations. • Delivered sustained cost optimization initiatives through supplier consolidation, value engineering, and commercial negotiations. • Implemented Six Sigma-based process improvements, reducing turnaround time and improving data accuracy.Developed dashboards covering TAT, QC, productivity, workload distribution, and cost savings. • Mentored team members to strengthen negotiation capability, compliance, and operational efficiency. Buyer – Procurement M/s IBM India Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru | Feb 2022 – June 2024 • Managed end-to-end strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and PO releases. • Achieved $3M+ cost savings through structured negotiations, benchmarking, and alternate sourcing strategies. • Ensured contract compliance and pricing governance; maintained strong supplier relationships. • Recognized for high performance; promoted to Assistant Manager & Team Lead.
Education
Annamalai University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business
2020 — 2022
Vijaya Vittal Institute of Technology, BANGALORE
mechanical engineering , Mechanical Engineering
2011 — 2015
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