Suchitra Kappala

About Suchitra Kappala

I am a transformation leader specializing in Procurement and Technology, with 20+ years of experience across consulting and industry. I partner with senior executives to design and deliver large-scale, global transformations that drive efficiency, resilience, and sustainable value. My experience spans leading complex programs from strategy through execution—incubating ideas, building operating models, and embedding them into scalable, high-performing organizations. I have led cross-functional teams and global initiatives across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S, bringing a pragmatic, results-oriented approach in diverse environments. Core expertise includes: Procurement transformation and Target Operating Model design Procurement technology ecosystem, AI enablement, and intelligent automation applications Source-to-Pay (S2P) process optimization and digitization Shared services and outsourcing strategy Supplier risk, third-party risk, and resilience management Procurement governance, policy, and compliance Operational excellence and productivity improvement With a foundation in engineering, an MBA from Delhi University’s Faculty of Management Studies, and a Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Harvard University, I combine analytical rigor with a strong focus on people, change, and leadership. I am passionate about building high-performing teams, creating learning-led environments, and continuously evolving as a leader.

Experience

1. Director, Procurement Portfolio & Program Management, Governance, Compliance and Risk

   Thermo Fisher Scientific

   May 2019 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Enterprise leader for Procurement Function Portfolio management, Strategic initiatives Program Management, Risk, Governance & Compliance Experienced in procurement operating model transformation, COE and offshore model set upPortfolio Planning and Lead Strategic Programs, defining functional priorities in alignment with corporate objectivesDeveloped and led a global program management capability - team of PMOs to lead key initiativesEstablished and led a global Procurement Governance, Risk & Compliance function spanning supplier compliance, risk, regulatory readiness, and supply continuityLed multiple strategic and transformational initiatives from concept through pilot to enterprise deployment while advancing digital, AI, and analytics capabilities across the function

Education

• Harvard University

  Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Extension Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

  2021 — 2023

• College of Engineering, Andhra University

  Bachelor's in Engineering, Electronics and Communication

  1998 — 2002

• Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi

  MBA

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Market Research
• Business Process
• Business Development
• Pre-Sales
• Infrastructure
• Project Management
• Resource Management
• Program Management
• Service Delivery
• Business Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Informatics
• IT Strategy
• Organizational Design
• Solution Development
• Retail
• Outsourcing
• Strategy
• Consulting
• Leadership
• Business Transformation
• Management
• Management Consulting