Ullas Damodharan

Ullas Damodharan, CPSCM™, has over 20 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management. Ullas has held various managerial roles in reputable companies such as Societe Generale Global Solution Centre, IBM Systems & Technology Lab, Dell, Wipro Technologies, Acer, and Wipro Infotech Ltd.

In their most recent role as the VP & Head IT Infrastructure - Sourcing & Vendor Governance at Societe Generale Global Solution Centre, Ullas is responsible for handling strategic sourcing for IT hardware and software across India offices.

During their tenure at IBM Systems & Technology Lab, Ullas worked as a Business Operations Manager, overseeing supplier assessment, contract negotiation, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

At Dell, Ullas served as a Procurement Sr Analyst, where they focused on driving cost-saving initiatives and managing the OEM/ODM supply chain function.

In their role as an Assistant Manager at Wipro Technologies, Ullas successfully transitioned the company's first procurement outsourcing process and managed the operations team providing SCM/Procurement support.

During their time at Acer, Ullas handled the migration of the supply chain management function and executed reverse logistics.

In their early career at Wipro Infotech Ltd, Ullas worked as a Logistics Executive, where they supported franchise operations and collaborated with vendors for quality repair and warehouse management.

Overall, Ullas Damodharan possesses a strong track record in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain optimization, making him a valuable asset in the field of supply chain management.

Ullas Damodharan, CPSCM™, has a diverse education history. In 1995, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Christ College, Bangalore. In 1998, they completed a High Diploma in Software Engineering from APTECH Computer Education. In 2005, they pursued a Diploma of Education in SAP Material Management from Enterprise Logic. In 2017, they obtained certifications in Advanced Sourcing Strategies & PSCM Excellence from the University of Huston & ISM, USA. In 2019, they received the CPSCM - Certified Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager certification from the University of Huston & ISM, USA. In 2020, they completed a certification in Principled Negotiation from Harvard. Currently, in 2022, Ullas is enrolled in the Executive Programme in Operations & Supply Chain Management at the Indian Institute of Management Kashipur.