PARAMKUSAM NAGENDRA
@paramkusamnagendra
Strategic procurement and digital transformation leader driving cost savings and adoption.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a procurement and digital transformation leader with 14 years of cross-industry experience in procurement, supply chain management, and Source-to-Pay (S2P) implementations. I have led enterprise-wide digital transformation programs, delivered measurable cost savings (USD 40M), managed procurement projects covering ~USD 250M spend, and trained and led large buyer teams to drive adoption of SAP Ariba, Ivalua and other procurement technologies.
My strengths include change management, stakeholder and CXO engagement, and end-to-end project leadership for procurement digitalization and automation. I hold certifications including Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Prosci Change Practitioner, multiple SAP certifications and PMP, and I seek leadership roles in digital transformation and change management in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, or the USA.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal - Procurement Digital Transformation
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Mar 2024 - Mar 2025 (1 year)
Led procurement digital transformation and end-to-end Source-to-Pay implementations, building business cases and change management strategies to drive adoption and procurement efficiency improvements.
Management Consultant Manager
Accenture Strategy and Consulting
Sep 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 5 months)
Delivered procurement strategy, process optimization and S2P digital transformation projects using RPA/AI/ML, driving KPI improvements and ensuring stakeholder alignment through robust change management.
Manager - Projects
Cognizant
Oct 2020 - Aug 2021 (10 months)
Spearheaded SAP Ariba upstream and downstream implementations, conducted spend analysis and configured integrations to improve procurement compliance and operational efficiency.
Senior Consultant - Management Consulting
Deloitte Consulting
Jun 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Provided management consulting for procurement and supply chain initiatives, delivering process improvements and supporting digital procurement transformations for clients.
Senior Consultant - Management Consulting
KPMG
Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 (5 months)
Advised clients on strategic sourcing and procurement process enhancements, supporting implementation planning and stakeholder engagement to realize cost and efficiency gains.
Principal Consultant - Strategic Sourcing
Consus Global Private Limited
Dec 2013 - Aug 2018 (4 years 8 months)
Led strategic sourcing engagements and capability building, delivering cost optimization and training for procurement teams across clients and categories.
Trainee - Trader
Export Trading Group
Jun 2012 - Jul 2013 (1 year 1 month)
Supported trading operations in fertilizers and cashews, contributing to market analysis and trade execution during the trainee program.
Procurement Engineer
Essar Steel
Jul 2007 - Jul 2009 (2 years)
Managed procurement activities for steel operations, executing sourcing and supplier coordination to support manufacturing requirements and cost control.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research
Post Graduate Diploma in Management, International Business
2012 - 2012
Completed PGDM in International Business from K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai in 2012.
M.V.G.R. College of Engineering
Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
2003 - 2007
Completed B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering from M.V.G.R. College of Engineering in 2007.
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