Sudharsanan Rk

About Sudharsanan Rk

As a Material Project Management Professional in Applied Materials with 8 years of…

Experience

1. Tactical Buyer

   IBM

   Dec 2024 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

   Executed end-to-end procurement processes and tactical sourcing activities for marketing and facilities and management, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing in compliance with client’s purchasing policies. • Prepared and analyzed daily, weekly, and monthly procurement reports to track key metrics such as PO cycle time, Contract accuracy, Contracting cycle time, and order fulfillment accuracy• Conducted RFQs/RFPs, supplier shortlisting, and bid evaluations to identify cost-effective vendors • Partnered with Client’s legal and compliance teams to expedite contract approvals and minimize cycle time, enabling faster supplier onboarding and project kickoff.• Monitored supplier performance and delivery schedules, proactively resolving issues to maintain service levels and minimize supply chain disruptions• Conducted spend analysis and market research to identify sourcing opportunities, improving category-level procurement efficiency• Developed customized dashboards and reports using Excel, Client internal tools, and procurement platforms (e.g, Service now, Scout project management) to support data-driven decision-making. • Supported category managers and procurement leadership with ad-hoc analysis and reports for strategic planning and vendor negotiations

Education

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• Anna University Chennai

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

  2013 — 2017