Pranav Choudhary
Mississauga,ON
Summary
- Experienced Procurement and Supply Chain Manager with a strong background in procurement transformations and technology assessments at KPMG Canada. Skilled in Ivalua Source-to-Contract and Procure-to-Pay, with a focus on optimizing procurement processes and driving operational improvements. Adept in project management, negotiation, and cultivating lasting customer relationships.
- Mechanical Engineer with an MBA in Operations, bringing over 12.5 years of expertise in procurement, e-procurement solutions, and transformation consulting.
- A techno-functional professional with a proven ability to deliver successful outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Ivalua Source-to-Contract
1
1
Ivalua Procure-to-Pay
Work History
Manager Supply Chain Solutions
KPMG Canada
04.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded one of Canada's largest procurement transformation project for a major insurance and financial services client, driving strategic change and innovation.
- Acted as Solution Architect and Lead for configuration and testing of the Ivalua Source to Pay solution, ensuring successful implementation and optimization.
- Managed KPMG Canada and Ivalua alliance relationships, enhancing collaboration and driving key project outcomes.
- Led and mentored both offshore and onshore teams of Ivalua configuration experts, ensuring effective resource utilization and seamless execution.
- Provided subject matter expertise (SME) in KPMG's strategic supply chain projects, offering technology assessment and advisory services to clients.
- Performed a performance management role for a team of consultants and senior consultants within KPMG's Canadian procurement and supply chain practice, fostering team growth and project success.
Implementation Lead
Ivalua
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Successfully managed 6-7 projects annually, ensuring strict adherence to budget, schedule, and scope requirements, while delivering on client expectations.
- Led end-to-end implementation of Ivalua Source to Pay modules for various clients, including Fortune 500 companies, ensuring alignment with business needs and objectives.
- Designed and optimized procurement processes during Ivalua tool implementation, driving operational efficiency and streamlining client workflows.
- Conducted technical configuration based on customer requirements, utilizing SQL and Ivalua's configuration capabilities to customize solutions effectively.
- Maintained high levels of energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, delivering results consistently.
Team Leader Procurement
Flextronics (Flex)
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Led a team of 7 buyers, managing a portfolio of 3,500 parts and 6,900 purchase order lines, ensuring timely and accurate procurement.
- Oversaw critical operations including MRP, shortage management, inventory control, shipments, accounts payable, and warehouse challenges to maintain smooth supply chain flow.
- Acted as the first-level escalation point, swiftly resolving issues and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Tracked and analyzed KPIs to drive performance improvements and align team goals with organizational objectives. - Led Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), providing strategic insights and performance updates to key stakeholders.
- Fostered strong supplier relationships through proactive communication, a positive attitude, and attentive responses, ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Mentored and guided team members, providing leadership and support to ensure successful completion of assigned duties and professional development.
Project Manager - Purchase
Aseptic Thermoprosys Pvt Ltd
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Managed customer relationships for a start-up, providing tailored solutions and ensuring high satisfaction levels through effective communication and service.
- Designed and implemented processes for the successful setup of a juice plant, ensuring smooth operational workflows and compliance with industry standards.
- Developed, initiated, and managed projects, controlling costs, tracking progress, and ensuring alignment with performance metrics and organizational goals.
- Fostered strong vendor relationships to create a collaborative environment, driving mutual benefits and optimizing supply chain outcomes.
- Controlled project costs while ensuring the achievement of key milestones, maintaining project timelines and quality standards.
- Boosted revenues through the coordination and execution of strategic projects, expanding inventory diversity and enhancing product offerings
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Videocon Industries Ltd
07.2012 - 04.2013
- Worked under Vice -President of Videocon for productivity improvement projects
- Achieved cost Saving in Refrigerator components
- Learned End to End business life cycle.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Dr D.Y. Patil Institute of Management And Research
Pimpri-Pune, India07-2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Marathwada Institute of Technology
Aurangabad, India06-2012
Skills
- Procurement Domain Expertise
- Ivalua Source-to-Contract
- Ivalua Procure-to-Pay
- Business Consulting
- Project management
- Operations management
- Project Planning
- Performance Evaluations
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Ivalua Source-to-Contract
Ivalua Procure-to-Pay
Timeline
Manager Supply Chain Solutions
KPMG Canada
04.2022 - Current
Implementation Lead
Ivalua
03.2020 - 04.2022
Team Leader Procurement
Flextronics (Flex)
06.2015 - 06.2019
Project Manager - Purchase
Aseptic Thermoprosys Pvt Ltd
04.2013 - 06.2015
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Videocon Industries Ltd
07.2012 - 04.2013
MBA - Operations Management
Dr D.Y. Patil Institute of Management And Research
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Marathwada Institute of Technology
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