Ragunath N

Having 5+ years of experience in Procurement with strong knowledge of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations, Supplier Management and Materials Management. Currently working as a Project Lead in Resourcing, with experience in coordinating development activities, cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers. Strong hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA, sourcing, negotiation and project coordination.

Supply chain planning Engineer at Caterpillar (TP Cintal) (2025-01 – Present)

• Led resourcing activities for 25 projects, coordinating project execution from supplier selection through development activities.
• Coordinated with SDE, Design Engineering and Buyers to align technical requirements, sourcing decisions and project deliverables.
• Managed supplier development activities including technical reviews, action tracking, readiness follow-up and closure of open issues.
• Coordinated cost, commercial and RCCP/capacity-related activities with relevant internal and supplier stakeholders.
• Tracked project milestones and drove cross-functional stakeholder alignment to ensure timely completion of resourcing and development activities.

Senior Associate at Capgemini Services India limited (2022-12 – 2024-09)

• Managed procurement across MRO, Capex, IT Assets, Electronic Spares and Raw Materials, including supplier identification and evaluation.
• Executed RFI/RFQ activities, supplier negotiations and cost analysis to achieve competitive pricing, lead time and quality.
• Managed PO creation, order confirmations and Procure-to-Pay activities using SAP S/4HANA.
• Managed supplier relationships, shipment expediting, GRN coordination, invoice discrepancies and payment-related activities.
• Coordinated with internal stakeholders, suppliers, engineers and project teams while providing procurement reports and project updates.

Executive at Ashok Leyland Ltd. Hosur (TP - Layam) (2022-04 – 2022-11)

• Managed approximately 150 casting materials across 13 suppliers for engine manufacturing operations.
• Planned and followed up material requirements based on production schedules to support continuous engine production.
• Monitored supplier deliveries and ensured OTIF performance, including expediting critical and urgent requirements.
• Coordinated with PPC, Supplier Quality, Goods Receipt and Stores teams to resolve material availability issues.
• Managed supplier communication and supply-chain activities during urgent engine model changes and production requirements.

Graduate Apprentice Trainee at Ashok Leyland Ltd. Hosur (2021-03 – 2022-02)

• Handled indirect material procurement using SAP MM, including RFQs, purchase orders, supplier follow-up and delivery tracking.
• Negotiated supplier prices and terms while managing procurement within allocated budget guidelines.
• Monitored weekly PPE requirements and ensured material availability without shortages.
• Supported Inventory and Supplier Quality Management activities during IATF 16949 audit processes.
• Supported engine manufacturing operations, including production line activities, engine assembly and manufacturing efficiency targets.

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Saranathan College of Engineering

HSC – Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Matriculation Higher Secondary School

SSLC – Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Matriculation Higher Secondary School