Harsha Prabhala
Director Global Procurement @ Cyient
About
I have over 15 years of experience in procurement and sourcing, working across India, NAM, APAC, and EMEA. In my current role at Cyient, I manage key procurement categories and operations, driving sourcing strategies, supplier consolidation, and process improvements that support business goals across regions. My experience includes working on large strategic projects, optimizing vendor bases, and helping set up standard processes that make procurement more efficient and transparent. I’ve also been part of initiatives to use eSourcing tools, improve supplier performance, and strengthen risk and compliance practices. I enjoy leading and mentoring teams, building long-term supplier relationships, and finding practical solutions to complex sourcing needs. My focus is on creating value through collaboration, data, and continuous improvement. I've led supplier negotiations across more than a few countries, managed high-value tenders and regional procurement programs with both quality improvement and cost savings. All of my contributions have been in continuously facilitating gross margin growth through smarter spend management, integrated supply chains, and vendor management with foundations in SRM principles. Apart from the above deliverables, I am skilled in running cost optimization programs, complex contract negotiations, and driving supply chain automation projects yielding actual savings and operational flexibility. I am an alumnus of the Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain from CIPS, UK, and I am pursuing an Advanced Diploma to enrich my knowledge further.
India
Hyderabad
Information Technology & Services
Global Supply Chain Strategy, Cost Analysis & Reduction, Risk Management, Spend Analytics , Data Analysis, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Executive Stakeholder Engagement , Continuous Process Improvement, Change Management, IBM Emportis, Microsoft Office, New Vendor Development, Vendor Negotiation, Supplier Evaluation, Vendor Sourcing, Supplier Risk Management, E-procurement, RFx, Supplier Management, Supplier Negotiation
Experience

Director Global Procurement
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
➟ Directed a non-IT procurement portfolio, managing nearly $100M in indirect and subcontracting spend with measurable efficiency gains. ➟ Led a 10-member global team overseeing procurement across India, EMEA, North America, and APAC, while administering a portfolio of ~200 contracts. ➟ Built a vendor risk management framework using Dunn & Bradstreet Risk Analytics, covering 80% of annual PO spend and strengthening compliance. ➟ Acted as Senior Audit Representative for both internal and external audits, closing four consecutive years with either no or minimal findings. ➟ Designed and scaled EMEA procurement operations, lifting PR/PO coverage from 0% to 75% within six months and delivering $0.6M in savings. ➟ Implemented sanction screening and system integration with SAP and Salesforce through Dow Jones, embedding compliance into procurement workflows. ➟ Guided outsourcing strategy decisions, including a $20M Accenture engagement, balancing cost with long-term value. ➟ Aligned procurement with ESG objectives, embedding sustainability practices into supplier evaluation and sourcing. ➟ Authored new procurement policies, procedures, and MSAs, earning recognition from auditors for clarity and rigor. ➟ Enhanced the visibility and impact of procurement, earning the CFO Best Contributor Award four times in two years.

Senior Manager
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
➟ Negotiated and renewed facility agreements during COVID-19, achieving $1M in cost savings. ➟ Raised procurement execution standards, improving customer satisfaction scores from 3.8 to 6.1 (on a 7-point scale) in the first year. ➟ Ensured timely procurement support for business continuity, enabling a 97% workforce shift to remote operations.

Manager
Hyderabad Area, India
➟ Directed a PAN-India security integration RFP, overseeing 6,000 guards with a $27M budget. ➟ Consolidated the FM portfolio across 60 sites spanning 25M sq. ft., managing $30M in spend. ➟ Partnered in the transformation of FM delivery from a T&M model to a gain-share framework, working closely with two preferred vendors. ➟ Executed a nationwide e-security consolidation RFP, cutting lead time from 3 weeks to 1 day and standardizing 200 catalog items. ➟ Supported retrofit and new-build projects across Singapore, Malaysia, China, and Japan, ensuring seamless facilities and security integration. ➟ Negotiated, structured, and renewed FM and security contracts covering 150 assets across India. ➟ Maintained compliance with AP processes, ensuring timely vendor payments and smooth financial operations. ➟ Controlled budgets, corporate objectives, and AMC contracts, driving alignment with organizational priorities. ➟ Achieved a 75% vendor base reduction, delivering 7% cost savings through security consolidation. ➟ Delivered further efficiencies by leveraging e-security and property rate contracts for savings and faster turnaround. ➟ Recruited and engaged civil, real estate, and engineering consultants for both retrofit and greenfield projects. ➟ Negotiated effectively with fire safety and electrical HSE consultants, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. ➟ Designed and implemented a vested outsourcing model to drive FM consolidation and value creation. ➟ Transitioned local FM assets into strategic IFM partnerships, aligning operations with long-term business objectives.

Senior Executive- Global Procurement
Cognizant
Hyderabad Area, India
➟ Consolidated PAN-India security services, covering 150+ sites, reducing vendor base by 75% and delivering 7% cost savings while maintaining operational continuity. ➟ Negotiated and renewed AMC contracts for critical infrastructure and equipment, ensuring timely vendor payments and AP compliance. ➟ Introduced rate contracts for E-Security and Real Estate services, cutting procurement lead times and enabling faster deployments. ➟ Transitioned regional FM vendors into a centralized IFM partner model, improving governance and standardization. ➟ Onboarded and negotiated contracts with civil, real estate, engineering, and HSE consultants, supporting greenfield and retrofit projects. ➟ Implemented a vested outsourcing framework to consolidate spend, enhance service delivery, and strengthen control over FM operations.

Assistant Manager
HSBC Electronic Data Processing India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad Area, India
➟ Managed procurement and sourcing for real estate projects including branches, campuses, shared facilities, refurbishments, and workplace setups under strict timelines. ➟ Oversaw employee transportation services, ensuring continuity and cost control. ➟ Conducted spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and improve budget efficiency. ➟ Handled vendor management across multiple categories with focus on performance and compliance. ➟ Implemented vendor risk assessments to strengthen governance. ➟ Reduced vendor base through consolidation initiatives, driving efficiency and cost savings.
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