Ramu Surapathy

Ramu Surapathy is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in managing procurement operations across various industries, including defense, renewable energy, and construction. Currently serving as a Procurement Category Manager at Thales Defense & Security, Inc. since May 2023, Ramu has previously held positions such as Procurement Specialist at Sterling and Wilson Solar and Operational Procurement Buyer at Holcim Australia & New Zealand. Ramu's expertise includes strategy development for category procurement, supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and inventory management, with a proven track record of reducing project costs and improving sourcing strategies. Ramu holds a Master of Technology in Thermal & Fluid Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.