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Ravindra Paluru

@ravindrapaluru

I lead global procurement, category strategy, and sourcing programs that strengthen margin, delivery, and working capital.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a category management or strategic sourcing mandate in a global capability centre, where I can lead global supplier strategy, strengthen sourcing governance, improve procurement data and automation, and deliver measurable savings, service levels, and working-capital outcomes.

I've led procurement across Architectural Surfaces India, managing US$55M+ in annual spend across five categories and suppliers in India, Brazil, Portugal, UAE, and Italy. I led a team of 15 while sustaining 85% OTIF through tariff disruption and delivering 1.5% savings.

I build category strategies grounded in market intelligence, should-cost analysis, Total Cost of Ownership, supplier segmentation, and evidence-based negotiations. I also led ERP purchasing and vendor-master data remediation and proposed AI automation for 1,000+ monthly purchase orders.

At Brane Enterprises, I supported AI Labs procurement across electronics, electromechanical components, development boards, sensors, cameras, and design hardware and software. Across 12+ product development cycles, I helped reduce cycle time by 15% and cost by 4%.

My earlier leadership includes full P&L responsibility at SIS Terminix and building procurement at K-12 Techno Services, where I delivered ₹1.5 Cr in savings. I'm seeking a category management or strategic sourcing mandate in a global capability centre.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Purchasing Manager

Architectural Surfaces India Pvt. Ltd.

Jun 2025 - Jul 2026 (1 year 1 month)

Owned end-to-end procurement across five product categories and five countries, managing a team of 15 and reporting to US leadership. Delivered 1.5% savings on managed spend while sustaining 85% OTIF through tariff-disrupted periods.

Category Management Strategic Sourcing Negotiation ERP SAP Ariba SAP Fieldglass Vendor Management Compliance MIS Reporting

Senior Leader – Procurement

Brane Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

Dec 2019 - Jun 2025 (5 years 6 months)

Category subject-matter expert for AI Labs procurement, supporting 12+ product development cycles from proof-of-concept to production. Applied TCO and cost-breakdown frameworks to reduce cycle time by 15% and cost by 4%.

Category Management Strategic Sourcing TCO Cost Risk Management Contract Management

Founder

Independent Venture (Facility Services)

Apr 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 7 months)

Established and ran a facility services business for residential and commercial clients, accountable for sales, collections, service delivery, and administration.

Business Management Sales Service Delivery Administration

Branch Head

SIS Terminix

Oct 2013 - Apr 2018 (4 years 6 months)

Held full P&L accountability for sales and operations across two states, managing procurement, inventory, and vendor compliance for 63 corporate clients. Directed a 20-member team and was awarded Branch of the Year (2017–18).

P&L management Sales Operations Procurement Inventory Management Vendor Compliance Team Leadership Audit Readiness

Senior Manager – Purchase

K-12 Techno Services

Feb 2013 - Sep 2013 (7 months)

Built the procurement function from the ground up, including vendor performance review, inventory control, and sourcing policy. Delivered ₹1.5 Cr in savings through process redesign and renegotiation of payment terms.

Procurement Vendor Management Inventory Control Sourcing RFI RFQ Process Redesign Negotiation Policy Development

Head of Facilities & Procurement

Biligiri Hotels

Sep 1999 - Jan 2013 (13 years 4 months)

Progressed over 14 years from Project In-charge to Head of Facilities & Procurement, owning procurement, contracts, vendor management, budgets, and audit. Introduced Inventory Turnover Ratio tracking and led CRM-Tally implementation supporting ISO certification.