Vishara Prakash

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About Vishara Prakash

A passionate and strategic supply chain specialist with 5 years of experience in Global Procurement Sourcing in Home Care, Food and Beauty sector. I thrive on driving decision-making and negotiation through a data-driven approach and operational excellence. My journey has been fueled by a commitment to simplification, improved cost management, and sustainable sourcing. Key Highlights: 1) Strategic Sourcing: Successfully managed a €500 million Soda Ash portfolio for 3 years, achieving a 15% cost reduction. Led €50 million Modified Starches spend to a 10% simplification in 1 year. 2) Stakeholder Management: Cultivated and maintained relationships with over 25 supply partners and over 60 sourcing units, leveraging global sourcing to enhance procurement strategies. My multicultural and mobile background includes work experience in both Asia and Europe hub locations 3) Commodity Market Expertise: Leveraged my Chemical Engineering background to analyze commodity cost models, implementing risk management strategies and cost hedging that saved over €3 million annually I am passionate about leveraging data analytics to make informed procurement decisions and always on the lookout for innovative solutions to complex supply chain challenges. My goal is to contribute to a sustainable and resilient supply chain that supports business growth and customer satisfaction. When I'm not optimizing supply chains, you can find me exploring running trails or blogging about new vegetarian recipes. Let's connect to share thoughts on supply chain or data analytics, and discuss new opportunities!