Prashanth Karkera Email & Phone Number

As a Global Category Manager & Buyer at BOSCH LTD, I have 13+ years of experience in managing direct and indirect material sourcing for various commodities, such as sheet metal, moulded, electromechanical, and cable harness components. I am responsible for developing and implementing purchasing strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring supplier performance and compliance. I have a postgraduate degree in digital supply chain from Purdue University, which enables me to leverage data and technology to optimize the sourcing process and deliver value to the business.Throughout my career, I have demonstrated results-oriented, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, as well as effective communication and presentation skills. I have successfully achieved cost savings, quality improvement, and delivery enhancement on purchased parts, while rationalizing and managing the supplier base. I have also mentored and developed a team of two purchasing professionals, identifying their training needs and providing feedback and guidance. My goal is to continue to drive sustainable profitability and growth for BOSCH LTD and its customers, by applying my expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement, and by embracing innovation and collaboration.

Listed skills include Strategic Sourcing, Localization And Cost Saving Ratio Projects, Vendor Relationship Management, Inventory Control, and 4 others.