Prabakaran V
@prabakaranv
Results-driven Global Procurement & Supply Chain leader specializing in strategic sourcing, UK export operations, and cost optimization.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a results-oriented Supply Chain and Procurement leader with 14+ years of expertise in automotive and railway manufacturing. I manage end-to-end plant procurement—direct/indirect materials and CAPEX—using global sourcing, techno-commercial negotiation, and strong supplier development.
In my current role as Assistant Manager (Global Sourcing & SCM) at Dellner Polymer Solution India, I lead procurement for direct materials, indirect procurement, and CAPEX investments. I own commercial management for a UK export customer, including RFQ costing, price negotiations, and order execution, while aligning margins through customer pricing strategy and supplier cost structures.
I build performance through disciplined operations: import/export execution with HS classification, freight planning, and customs coordination, plus synchronization of sales forecasts, procurement planning, and production schedules. Previously, I delivered ₹25 Lakhs in annual savings, enabled 20–40% cost reductions, improved supplier delivery by 80–90%, and used Kaizen to drive continuous cost and operational improvement across sourcing and SCM.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Manager, Global Sourcing
Dellner Polymer Solution India Pvt Ltd
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Led end-to-end plant procurement for direct materials, indirect procurement, and CAPEX investments. Managed UK export customer commercial activities (RFQ costing, price negotiations, order execution) and oversaw import/export operations including HS classification, freight planning, and customs coordination.
Assistant Manager, Sourcing & Purchase
Park Industries Pvt Ltd
Nov 2023 - Jun 2024 (7 months)
Managed procurement for automotive OEM programs supplying Hyundai, KIA, MSIL, and Daimler across molded plastic components and engineered polymer materials. Owned CAPEX procurement, handled import procurement documentation and HS validation, and improved supplier delivery adherence to reduce material shortages.
Assistant Manager, Purchase & SCM
Sellowrap Pvt Ltd
Jul 2018 - Nov 2023 (5 years 4 months)
Owned end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations for an automotive plastic injection molding plant, sourcing engineered polymers and precision plastic components. Led supplier development, negotiated long-term rate contracts, and coordinated tooling development, injection mold trials, and new product launches.
Engineer, Sourcing & Procurement
Grupo Antolin India Pvt Ltd
Jun 2013 - Jul 2018 (5 years 1 month)
Managed procurement of automotive interior components including sheet metal brackets, plastic trims, headliner sub-systems, injection molded parts, and bought-out parts (BOP). Ran RFQ processes with quotation analysis and supplier negotiations, and monitored supplier performance across cost, quality, and on-time delivery (OTD).
Diploma Engineer Trainee - Purchase
Greaves Cotton Ltd
Sep 2011 - Apr 2013 (1 year 7 months)
Supported procurement activities for three-wheeler diesel engine manufacturing, including sourcing castings, connecting rods, machined components, and engine sub-assemblies. Assisted with RFQ circulation, quotation comparison, and basic cost analysis while managing GRN processing, inventory documentation, and inward material inspection coordination.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (SCSVMV)
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
2023 -
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering at SCSVMV University. Currently pursuing (Aug 2023–Nov 2026).
Cheyyar Polytechnic College
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
Grade: 75%
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Cheyyar Polytechnic College. Reported grade: 75%.
Blue Ocean Academy
Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP), Procurement
Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP) certification from Blue Ocean Academy.
Udemy
CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional, Supply Chain
Completed the CSCP—Certified Supply Chain Professional training/course via Udemy.
IIIEM
Program in Import and Export Management, Import/Export Management
Completed a program in Import and Export Management through IIIEM.
IATF 16949
Internal Audit Training - IATF 16949, Quality Management
Completed Internal Audit Training - IATF 16949.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Skills
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