•	Managed a diverse portfolio of vendor relationships, ensuring service excellence, risk mitigation, and maximum value for money in accordance with Bank Policies.
•	Led initiatives in the market data domains, including demand management and support for sourcing teams on pipeline opportunities, resulting in identified cost savings.
•	Successfully led a small team of vendor managers supporting specific lines of business under Wealth, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
•	Oversaw onboarding of new vendor initiatives, conducting extensive risk and sourcing due diligence, and obtaining necessary approvals in alignment with Bank Sourcing Policies.
•	Facilitated ongoing vendor governance and oversight, varying with risk ratings, to ensure compliance and effective relationship management.
•	Developed and maintained strong relationships with internal TD business partners, control partners, and external vendors, ensuring clear alignment with business objectives.
•	Evaluated vendor performance against agreed service levels, resolving/escalating performance issues promptly, and managing associated risks.
•	Interpreted contractual terms and conditions, representing business needs during vendor negotiations, and ensuring effective management of vendor agreements.
•	Demonstrated understanding of technical/business aspects of vendor services, identifying synergies and implementing initiatives to drive savings and efficiencies.
•	Managed and tracked contractual amendments, understanding commercial benefits and risks, and facilitated approval processes involving appropriate stakeholders.
•	Monitored service credits and penalties against vendor performance, reviewed negotiated rates, and ensured compliance with contract commitments.
•	Conducted regular audits of vendor invoices, facilitating the resolution/escalation of invoice or credit-related issues in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

Vendor Manager

HCL America, Inc.

-Supporting the Global Procurement Service Team, IT Leadership Team, VMO, and Project Management Office (PMO). Functioned as a trusted resource, advisor and trusted SME in project and program efforts focused on IT sourcing, supplier onboarding and engagement, negotiations, contracting, and category management.
-Liaise with C- Level Executives to bridge the relationships and support business developments.
-Partner with Legal, Finance, and Compliance as necessary to author and review contract terms and conditions for various contractual agreements (e.g., MSA's, SOW's, SaaS, Consulting, Technology Implementations, Staffing, etc. Consulted with and advised business partners to reach acceptable outcomes while mitigating potential risk (e.g., financial, quality, regulatory, supply chain, legal, performance)
-Led negotiation strategy and conducted contract negotiations on terms and conditions of high-risk, complex, and potentially long-term agreements in support of high impact IT and Commercial agreements.

Global Category Manager | DC & Hosting

Responsible for  HCL NORAM region 
-DC and Hosting, Audio Visual, Field Services, Other Professional Services Category
-RFP/RFI
-Vendor Management 
-Streamline the process flow to eliminate delays
-Global / MultiCultural / Cross Functional Team

Regional Category Manager - DC | Cloud | Field Services | Audio Visual |

•I have been very grateful to perform several roles and be an integral part of the company's growth.  
• During my term I have played several roles in various verticals and seamlessly executed several projects in Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Insurance, Airline, and Supply Chain. 
•  Meticulously worked as a front runner and took ownership of the problems as opportunities. 
• Serve as a single point of contact for the client on all contractual matters, including contract performance/ compliance, SOWs, change controls, extensions & renewals, and contractual interpretation.

Manager

Northeastern University

Student Proctor

Survey Assistant ( Registrars Office )

Prashanth and Kalyani come from a long line of prosperous farmers, spanning four generations. Raised with the belief that investing in the land yields abundance, they grew up tending to crops, nurturing growth, and harvesting the fruits of their labor. However, as urbanization and corporate careers gained popularity, their family's agricultural business began to decline.

Seeing their parents take different paths - one into entrepreneurship and the other into corporate life - taught Prashanth and Kalyani a valuable lesson: corporate jobs offer stability but require long-term commitment and can feel monotonous, while entrepreneurship is risky yet promises greater rewards.

Despite initially following the corporate path after receiving education from prestigious institutions and moving to the United States, Prashanth and Kalyani soon realized their passion for creation and cultivation, valuing time over money. Rejecting the sedentary corporate lifestyle and living paycheck to paycheck, they sought a more fulfilling pursuit.

Motivated by a desire for meaningful work and a balanced life, they embraced the role of "people farmers," investing in the growth of others. With guidance from mentors, they achieved success both personally and professionally.

While balancing their corporate endeavors with family life, they pass on their cherished values to their children and actively nurture others to unlock their potential. Prashanth and Kalyani are advocates of principles that foster personal growth and provide a platform for others to flourish.

If you identify with their journey, Prashanth invites you to start a conversation. Together, they believe, we can grow.

🚀 Professional Expertise:

With over 11 years of experience in vendor management within the IT environment, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. A seasoned professional, I possess a deep understanding of vendor performance and relationship management intricacies. My track record includes successfully navigating complex contract negotiations, conducting competitive price analyses, and excelling in procurement and project management.

Let's connect and explore how my unique blend of personal insights and professional expertise can contribute to your journey or organization. 🌐

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Prashanth P.

BOMBARDIER

Program Analyst

- A team member of Bombardier's much awaited Global 7500 business jet Programme.
- Managing time sensitive source to delivery of major structure portfolio of Wing to Body Fairing 
- Analyzing upcoming material shortages and determine alternative solutions for timely availability of required parts.

Sr. Material Logistics Agent

Octacom Limited

- Managing huge sets of hospital data with minimal errors and creating output adjusting to various client processes.
- Working on improving production efficiency modifying existing data entry process.

Data Management Coordinator

Reliance

•	Developed Scope of work and source selection criteria
•	Identified potential contractors according to the proposed work
•	•	Evaluated bids/RFPs/RFQs (50 annually) which supports cost effective procurements and saved $10,000 annually comparing various sets/condition of procurement data
•	Coordinated with multiple plant managers to gather enormous data for placing orders
•	Mitigated risks of schedule delays of critical path activities by incorporating clauses such as retention, performance guarantee, bonus for early completion, liquidated damage
•	Processed supplier performance evaluation of 200 contractors
•	Prepared and updated master contract sheet, supplier list category wise

Procurement Specialist

CB Doctor Ventilator Pvt. Ltd.

Significant accomplishment: Managed the on time delivery of heavy duty fans required for pre-commissioning of Boiler unit of 550 MW power plant, which earned repeat contract for the upcoming unit 
•	Managed the supply chain activities from raw material purchase to receipt of final payment ranging from small to heavy duty industrial fans
•	Estimated activity list and assigned cost to each activity to arrive at final budget
•	Effectively communicated and coordinated with design, purchase, production, quality and logistics department key requirements of project scope
•	Supported marketing personnel to provide estimated schedule and cost for bidding project 
•	Coordinated with functional managers for required resources to meet the deadlines
•	Served as after sales coordinator for all customer enquiries regarding product commissioning

Project Management Engineer

ESSAR Projects India Ltd.

•	Assisted the senior contracts administrator for internal rate analysis for proposed work
•	Studied more than 500 suppliers’ work profile and assessed their technical suitability
•	Prepared 50 tender/bid documents and uploaded on company website
•	Facilitated stakeholder sessions for technical evaluation of bids
•	Assisted senior personnel for proposal evaluation based on source selection criteria
•	Educated Suppliers for online reverse bidding process

Contracts Administrator

I possess extensive experience as supply chain professional, currently managing strategized cost effective spend of around 50M USD annually. 

For over 10 years, I’ve worked on all aspects of procurement from sourcing to payment which is well backed up by bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and certification of Project Management Professional (PMP). Presently, working towards achieving CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) designation through ASCM (Association of Supply Chain Management) by end of year 2021 latest.

My basket of skills include following:
- Excellent communicator while conveying information, negotiating contracts
- A good negotiator providing amicable solutions keeping the business relationships intact
- Quickly adapts to changing needs and working environment
- Able to stretch miles to get the work done in time
- Self-motivated and friendly personality

Focus/Specialties: 
- Procurement end to end process (Procurement to Pay/Source to Cash) 
- Negotiations on schedule, meeting quality, payment terms, scope, price and delivery 
- Contracts administration
- Project coordination
- Supplier relationship management
-  Supplier performance evaluation

Computer skills:
- E-sourcing tools such as SAP Ariba, SAP (MM) module, IBM products (Emptoris and Innovits)
- High level proficiency with MS Word, Excel, MS Project, MS Visio, Google applications
- Beginner level proficiency with MS Acces, SharePoint

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