Mohan Kumar Ramachandran
About Mohan Kumar Ramachandran
Mohan Kumar Ramachandran is the Global Head of Procurement at Quest Global in Bangalore, with a rich history of leadership roles at Wipro Technologies and a strong educational background in business and mechanical engineering.
Current Role at Quest Global
Mohan Kumar Ramachandran currently serves as the Global Head of Procurement at Quest Global in Bangalore. In his role, he oversees the company's procurement activities on a global scale. His responsibilities include implementing innovative procurement solutions and nurturing supplier relationships to optimize resource management. One of his notable achievements at Quest Global includes the implementation of ARIBA for the source-to-pay function and transitioning all spends to a 'Pay on Use' model.
Previous Experience at Wipro Technologies
Before joining Quest Global, Mohan Kumar Ramachandran had a long tenure at Wipro Technologies, where he held various key positions. From 2010 to 2014, he was the Senior Manager of Procurement. Prior to this, he was the Senior Manager of People Supply Chain from 2007 to 2010. He also worked as Program Manager for nine months in 2006-2007. Additionally, he served as Senior Manager of Logistics from 2005 to 2006 and Head of America Operations from 2003 to 2005. His initial roles at Wipro included Manager of Procurement and Six Sigma, Engineer of Manufacturing, and Engineer of Procurement.
Educational Background
Mohan Kumar Ramachandran has an extensive educational background. He completed an Executive Program in Business Administration and Management at Global Nxt University in 2017. He also holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from PSG College of Technology, completed between 1984 and 1987. He attended Mani Hr Secondary School, completing his 10th standard education from 1978 to 1984. Furthermore, he has undertaken several advanced management courses, including a Business Management Course at Harvard University, a Mini MBA at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management from Symbiosis International University.
Significant Projects and Initiatives
Mohan Kumar Ramachandran has led several significant projects and initiatives during his career. At Quest Global, he implemented ARIBA for the source-to-pay function, significantly enhancing procurement processes. He also facilitated the transition of all engineering software spends to a 'Pay on Use' model. Additionally, he successfully integrated procurement processes for ten newly acquired entities, streamlining the multinational spend management.
Recognitions and Awards
Throughout his career, Mohan Kumar Ramachandran has received several accolades for his leadership and contributions. At Quest Global, he was honored with the 'Best Leader' award in 2017. He also won the CEO Award in Q2 2017 and Q2 2018, recognizing his exceptional performance and contributions to the company's success.