Pramod Varadaraj

Results-driven Indirect sourcing/Procurement and Senior Logistics Specialist with over 10+ years of experience in managing inbound and outbound operations, customer service managing. Proven track record in strategic procurement, supplier negotiations, cost optimization, handling high-profile key accounts, ensuring supplier compliance with quality standards, optimizing logistics, and inventory management. Seeking a Lead position to leverage my expertise in international shipments, KPI measurement, and cost center utilization.

Committed to driving operational excellence, enhancing process automation, and delivering high-quality solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Career Break

(2024-12)

• Took a career break to manage personal/family responsibilities.
• Now fully available and focused on returning to a full-time career in Procurement & Logistics.

Sr. Logistics and Procurement executive - Magna Electronics formerly known as Veoneer India deployed through NeoRays Software Solutions. - Bangalore, IN

(2019-05 - 2024-12)

• Managed end-to-end domestic and international logistics operations, including inbound and outbound shipments, import/export coordination, customs clearance, freight forwarders, and courier partners (DHL, FedEx, UPS), ensuring on-time delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinated inbound and outbound courier operations by preparing shipping documentation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, AWB, BOL), tracking shipments, resolving transit issues, and supporting reverse logistics and returnable material movements.
• Collaborated with procurement, warehouse, production, engineering, and finance teams to ensure seamless material flow, inventory accuracy, GRN processing, urgent prototype shipments, and timely customer order fulfillment.
• Monitored logistics KPIs including On-Time Delivery (OTD), shipment accuracy, inventory accuracy, freight costs, and courier performance, while driving cost optimization, logistics reporting automation, and continuous process improvements.
• Lead sourcing of indirect categories including IT, MRO, logistics, tooling, professional services, and facilities management, ensuring alignment with organizational cost and quality objectives.
• Developed and executed strategic sourcing strategies, reducing procurement costs annually through supplier consolidation, localization, and long-term agreements.
• Contributed to inventory optimization and working capital improvement by aligning purchasing with demand forecasts.
• Ensured procurement compliance with corporate governance, sustainability standards, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Executed RFQs and RFPs to maximize competition and transparency in vendor selection.
• Leveraged ERP tools to streamline purchase requisitions, approvals, and vendor performance tracking.
• Built and maintained an alternate vendor base for critical indirect categories to mitigate supply risk and ensure business continuity.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, Operations, IT) to capture requirements and deliver optimized sourcing solutions.
• Processing GRN for indirect purchasing as per requirement.
• Committed to processing monthly Engineering services invoices with 100 percent accuracy for INR 4.5 cr, improved the process to automation.
• Monitoring cost center utilization against project revenue and capturing justifications for the revenue loss and publishing the reports.
• Gate-pass monitoring to track and manage the entry and exit of materials. Keep track of returnable gate pass and record the original transaction.

Supply Chain Management Consultant - ImedX Information HealthCare Services Vendor Management - Bangalore, IN

(2011-01 - 2018-10)

• Oversaw vendor relationships ensuring HIPAA compliance and strict confidentiality of patient records.
• Managed contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), and performance metrics to maintain 98%+ accuracy and timely delivery.
• Coordinated multi-tier quality assurance processes across teams and external vendors.
• Implemented cost-control measures and optimized vendor selection to balance quality with efficiency.
• Ensured seamless technology integration with EHR systems and AI-assisted platforms.
• Conducted regular audits and compliance checks to mitigate risks and maintain industry standards.

Junior Quality Analyst - C-Bay Systems, ISO certified HealthCare - Bangalore, IN

(2008-12 - 2011-01)

• Function as part of the Quality team.
• Support, advice, and educate team.
• Recommend and enforce departmental quality standards.

Relevant experience in HealthCare - Bangalore, IN

(2003-12 - 2008-12)

Graduation - Computer Science (2002 - 2002)