Prabhakar O.

CEO

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom4 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in strategic procurement and cost optimization.
Proven track record in inventory reduction initiatives.
Strong leadership in cross-functional team collaboration.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic procurement leader in the energy sector with expertise in supply chain management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Procurement ManagementStrategic SourcingLean ManufacturingStrategic LeadershipData ManagementCompliance ManagementProject Management

Other Skills

Building TrustBusiness AcumenBusiness AnalysisBusiness InsightsChange ManagementCommercial OpCommunicationConstruction (EPC)Cost DriversCost Model DevelopmentDemand ForecastingDemand Supply PlanningEmployee WellnessEngineeringEngineering Consulting

About

Baker Hughes empowers the FPS Offshore business through strategic procurement leadership, driven by cost optimization and material savings initiatives. As the site ITO Procurement Leader, the focus is on coordinating competitive procurement proposals while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Contributions include supplier negotiations, RFP processes, and stakeholder collaboration. Academic foundations in Computer Engineering & Management, complemented by certifications like Scrum Foundation and Green Belt, reinforce expertise in supply chain operations and procurement management. Motivated by operational excellence, the role contributes to impactful inventory reductions and efficient sourcing solutions. I also holds MCIPS Chartered Status Membership from CIPS

Experience

Baker hughes

6 roles

Commercial Procurement Leader- FPS Offshore

Promoted

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Organization SkillsCost DriversFinancial LiteracyRisk ManagementITO ProcurementTeam Management+12

Lean Leader - Sondex Wireline Ltd

Aug 2023 – Dec 2023 · 4 mos

Inventory Reduction Initiative implemented at 12-15% reduction with $ 22 million total inventory with $ 2 million SMI’s

Performance MeasurementLean ManufacturingStrategic LeadershipChange Management

Procurement Initiatives Leader - Panametrics

Sep 2022 – Jul 2023 · 10 mos

Data Cleanup process, covering 2500+ suppliers globally in HICX vs SAP and ARIBA

Resource PlanningSupplier SourcingProcurementRisk ManagementMicrosoft Power BIHICX+5

Strategic Sourcing Leader - Oilfield Equipment

Jan 2022 – Aug 2022 · 7 mos

➢ Led Project which Consolidated the spend and result in cost saving with quantifiable margins
➢ Responsible to achieve the cost reduction target while also completing the initiative in the most effective way
➢ Channelized the Contract Leakages and designed the tool - contract management system for Global spend and scope , made the visibility to cost leakage of more than $10M

Government ComplianceCompliance Management

ASPIRE Leadership Program

Promoted

Jul 2021 – Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Attended 2.5 Year Leadership Program aiming at creating the Future Energy Leaders within Baker Hughes. Went on to complete 3 different Rotations in the United States and UK implementing solutions to complex Business problems