Suhaib Kuttiyil
@suhaibkuttiyil
Global procurement leader driving strategic sourcing and cost optimization.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a procurement leader with over 20 years' experience across FMCG, healthcare and food industries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania, delivering strategic sourcing, supplier development and sustainable procurement solutions.
At PepsiCo/Frito‑Lay I led value‑engineering and supplier consolidation initiatives that produced consistent year‑on‑year productivity gains, freight reductions and award‑winning cost savings, including the PepsiCo Chairman's Award.
I specialize in supplier relationship management, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Tally), negotiation and building localized supplier bases to mitigate risk while embedding ESG and governance into procurement practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Manager
Cyrix Health Care Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Lead procurement of medical equipment and consumables, implemented VMI and automated PR workflows to reduce cycle times and lower operational costs while integrating ESG standards into sourcing.
Procurement Manager
Capelle & Partner
Nov 2022 - Jun 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Developed cost models and managed global supplier onboarding and contracts, driving significant landed-cost reductions (e.g., 28% LPG savings) and centralized company procurement processes.
Purchasing Manager
Distribution Dimes
Jun 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 5 months)
Developed strategic sourcing approaches, delivered cost improvements versus targets, and implemented process changes to enhance procurement performance and stakeholder trust.
Purchasing Manager
Yoyo Foods
Sep 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Delivered measurable cost savings (7% direct materials, 5% indirect) via sourcing strategies, introduced ERP-aligned workflows and improved procurement visibility and efficiency.
Purchasing / Administration Manager
Ansar Institute of Technical Education
Jun 2015 - Aug 2018 (3 years 2 months)
Coordinated procurement planning and daily operations, optimized resource utilization and streamlined processes to enhance departmental efficiency and compliance.
FPDelivered sustained productivity improvements and cost reductions (including 11% freight savings) through supplier consolidation, value engineering and MRP/P2P process improvements across three plants.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Institute of Business Management
Master of Business Administration, Purchasing & Material Management
Completed an MBA in Purchasing & Materials Management with focus on procurement, supplier management, and materials planning.
CUCalicut University
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry covering core chemical principles relevant to materials and manufacturing.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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