Prateek Agrawal

Prateek Agrawal currently serves as the Head of Direct Purchase at Rieter, focusing on supply management, purchasing, supplier assessment, techno-commercial negotiation, and cost optimization since August 2023. Previously, Prateek held the position of Sourcing Lead at Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, overseeing sourcing activities for a commercial vehicle platform from September 2021 to August 2023. Prateek's extensive experience in strategic sourcing includes managerial roles at Mahindra in both sheet metal and EGS divisions, where responsibilities encompassed procurement strategy implementation, supplier development, and cost management, resulting in significant savings and operational efficiencies. Earlier roles include Deputy Manager at Mahindra, where Prateek specialized in cost analysis and benchmarking, and Assistant Manager at Spicer India Limited, focusing on vendor development and operational efficiency. Prateek holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management from Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning and a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial & Production from SGSITS, Indore.