Suresh Sundaram
About Suresh Sundaram
Suresh Sundaram is a Procurement Specialist at Interpublic Group (IPG) in Mumbai, India, with over a decade of experience in procurement and logistics. He has previously held significant roles at various companies, including SketchBoard Creative Production and Wizcraft International Entertainment.
Work at Interpublic Group
Suresh Sundaram has been employed as a Procurement Specialist at Interpublic Group (IPG) since 2021. He operates from the Mumbai office and has accumulated three years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include enhancing procurement processes and managing vendor relationships.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining IPG, Suresh held several significant positions in procurement. He served as the Associate Vice President - Procurement at SketchBoard Creative Production Private Limited for six months in 2019. Following this, he worked as the Procurement Head at CAB Experiences for one year, where he focused on procurement strategies and vendor management. He also spent seven years as Senior Manager-Procurement at Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Educational Background
Suresh Sundaram holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Materials Management and Logistics from the National Institute of Business Management, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science from Periyar University, completing his studies from 1998 to 2001.
Procurement Achievements
In his procurement roles, Suresh has made significant contributions, including improving the existing ERP tool to enhance control over the purchase order system. He developed and implemented a comprehensive procurement policy and procedure and created a national vendor database, ensuring its accuracy and efficiency. He has also conducted the Request for Proposal (RFP) process with various vendors, leading to signed contracts.
Risk Management and Vendor Development
Suresh regularly analyzes business operations to identify and mitigate risk factors. He actively brings new vendors into the vendor pool to improve quality and achieve cost savings. Additionally, he suggests alternative materials to enhance quality while reducing costs, demonstrating his commitment to effective procurement practices.