Prabhu Dayalan

Entrepreneur (Prosdek) | Strategic Procurement | Global Supply Chain Management | EPC & EPCM Project Procurement | Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management

24+ year Experience

Location: Chennai, India

Mentor Focus

Guiding students in Procurement Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Vendor Development, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, and Global Project Execution across Engineering, Infrastructure, Energy, and Industrial sectors.

Mentor Highlights

25+ years of global experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and EPC Project Management and Sales across India, Middle East and African region.
Extensive experience managing Procurement and Sales for Oil & Gas, Power, Infrastructure, and Industrial Projects.
Expertise in Strategic Value Engineering, Sourcing, Vendor Evaluation, Cost Optimization, and Contract Negotiation.
Proven leadership in executing Project procurement for large-scale EPC/EPCM projects.
Strong experience in International Vendor Management across India and the Middle East.
Deep knowledge of Procurement Planning, Expediting, Logistics Coordination, and Materials Management.
Experienced in ERP-based Procurement and Supply Chain Operations.

Value Students Gain Under His Mentorship

Practical understanding of Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Industry best practices in Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
Real-world Contract Negotiation techniques
Procurement planning for Engineering and EPC projects
Cost optimization and commercial decision-making
Global supply chain and project coordination insights
Professional purchasing and materials management practices
Career guidance for Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain professionals

Professional Summary

Prabhu Dayalan is an accomplished Procurement and Supply Chain professional with more than 24 years of international experience leading procurement operations for major Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) and EPCM projects across the Power, Oil & Gas, and Industrial sectors.

Throughout his career, he has successfully managed strategic sourcing, vendor development, procurement planning, contract administration, expediting, and materials management for complex projects across India and the Middle East. His expertise spans the complete procurement lifecycle—from supplier identification and commercial negotiations to project execution and delivery.

Having worked with leading global engineering organizations, Prabhu brings extensive knowledge of international procurement practices, cross-functional collaboration, cost optimization strategies, and supply chain excellence. His practical industry experience enables students to understand how engineering decisions translate into successful commercial and project outcomes.

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