Prashant Tyagi

Experienced and results-driven supply chain professional with over 4 years of hands-on expertise in procurement, contract administration, vendor management, and ERP systems. Proven ability to mentor cross-functional teams, lead procurement training sessions, and simplify complex supply chain processes. Adept at integrating theory with real-world applications, with a passion for sharing knowledge and fostering student success.

Seeking to leverage industry experience and technical proficiency in a Supply Chain Instructor role to inspire and prepare the next generation of supply chain professionals.

Supply Chain Specialist at Ontario Power Generation (OPG) (2023-09 – Present)

• Managing end-to-end procurement processes, including RFQ/RFP creation, evaluations, and contract awards, aligned with OPG's compliance policies.
• Acting as a procurement subject matter expert for internal stakeholders, providing guidance and training on processes, documentation, and SAP Ariba system navigation.
• Developing and issue POs and COs, resolve supplier performance issues, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitating learning through informal training sessions on procurement tools and best practices.
• Serving as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the Services Procurement Helpdesk, supporting requisitioners and internal stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Preparing, reviewing, and issuing Purchase Orders (POs) and Contract Orders (COs) based on validated Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Contract Requisitions (CRs).
• Liaise with vendors to resolve supply chain issues, monitor performance, and recommend corrective actions or removal from approved supplier lists as needed.

Supply Chain Trainee – Nuclear/Corporate Services at Ontario Power Generation (OPG) (2023-05 – 2023-08)

• Supported the administration of multi-discipline contracts by issuing contract releases, assisting with RFx preparation, and conducting commercial analysis.
• Participated in performance reviews of EPC contractors, including corrective action implementation and Procurement Oversight Plans.
• Facilitated the improvement of the Services Procurement Helpdesk ticketing system, reducing response times and increasing resolution accuracy.
• Supported oversight activities in collaboration with project managers, including documentation reviews, vendor audits, and procurement process checks.
• Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock and assisted with lifecycle cost analysis and inventory optimization.

Supply Chain Analyst at Prachi India Pvt. Ltd (2020-01 – 2021-12)

• Coordinated procurement activities for engineering and construction projects, including vendor selection, RFQ issuance, and contract negotiation.
• Conducted vendor performance tracking and ensured compliance with technical specifications and project timelines.
• Analyzed procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommended improvements in purchasing processes.
• Created training materials and documented procurement workflows to onboard new team members.
• Conducted presentations and briefings to stakeholders on performance insights and process improvements.
• Mapped supply chain processes and contributed to knowledge-sharing initiatives for continuous learning.

Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management - ERP Systems – Loyalist College

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science – Chitkara University