Kantharaju. S
About Kantharaju. S
Kantharaju S is a Senior Manager in Strategic Outsourcing and Partner Management at Bosch Global Software Technologies, with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain operations across various industries. He holds a BE in Mechanical Engineering and has worked in multiple roles at leading companies, including Dell Technologies and Infosys BPO, while also possessing a Certified Purchasing Manager credential.
Work at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Kantharaju. S currently serves as Senior Manager in Strategic Outsourcing and Partner Management at Bosch Global Software Technologies. He has been in this role since 2022, working from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this position, he focuses on influencing procurement policies and driving cost transformation initiatives to align with business objectives.
Education and Expertise
Kantharaju studied Mechanical Engineering at Visvesvaraya Technological University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from 2002 to 2005. He also completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at MEI Polytechnic from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, he obtained a Professional Certification as a Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), USA in 2009.
Background
Kantharaju has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management across various industries, including ITES, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Oil & Gas. His career includes roles at notable companies such as Dell Technologies, Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd., and Infosys BPO, where he has developed a comprehensive understanding of procurement practices and cultural nuances in regions such as EMEA, Americas, South East & Central Asia, and Australia.
Professional Experience
Before joining Bosch Global Software Technologies, Kantharaju held several positions in procurement and supply chain management. He worked at Dell Technologies as Global Category Management - Indirect Procurement from 2017 to 2022 and as Regional Category Manager - General Procurement from 2011 to 2017. His earlier roles include Group Leader at Tyco Electronics, SME - Strategic Sourcing at Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd., and Procurement Specialist at Infosys BPO.
Functional Expertise
Kantharaju possesses functional expertise in various areas, including supplier performance and operations management, contract management and restructuring, and strategic sourcing methods. He has practical knowledge in managing indirect categories such as IT Hardware, Services & Software, Telecommunications, HR, Finance Services, Consulting, Outsourcing, Insurance, Travel, Transportation, Utilities, and Facilities.