SAI PRASAD

Columbus,OH

Summary

Highly analytical and strategic Contracts Analyst with over 6+ years of professional experience drafting, negotiating, and executing high-dollar agreements. Proven track record managing complex corporate agreements, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Expert at aligning technical engineering deliverables with legal contractual frameworks, minimizing financial risk, and utilizing advanced ERP systems (SAP ECC/Ariba) to optimize automotive and procurement workflows.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Contract/Senior Business Analyst

Synchrony

06.2023 - Current

Interfaced between Avangrid's Engineering Department and external engineering contractors to assess engineering deliverables, schedule alignment, and design coordination.
Supported review and issuance of Issued for Construction (IFC) documents, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
Managed and tracked RFIs, ensuring timely clarification and engineering resolution to maintain project continuity.
Oversaw control of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), redlines, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring compliance and closure.
Assisted in developing and maintaining the Project Scope Document, obtaining signatures from all required stakeholders.
Contributed to drafting and managing the Project Execution Plan, facilitating stakeholder approval processes.
Coordinated with the Corporate Properties group to manage requirements related to temporary and permanent easements.
Interfaced directly with Legal to ensure project needs were captured in contractual language and obligations.
Collaborated with relevant operational Divisions to ensure project requirements were clearly communicated and met.
Evaluated and negotiated commercial terms and conditions for high-dollar purchase orders, leveraging SAP ECC and Arba workflows to maximize cost efficiency.
Managed contractual documentation related to Engineering Design & Development (ED&D) quotations and in-vehicle software development fees while protecting company intellectual property.
Utilized formal internal L2 Approval processes to systematically route, review, and finalize high-value contract modifications and financial commitments.
Provided expert internal guidance to project managers and engineering teams regarding complex contract interpretation and regulatory compliance.

Fare Business Administrator

Sundaram Finance

07.2021 - 02.2023

Assisted with drafting, reviewing, and administering NDAs, SOWs, and contract amendments in collaboration with Legal and Engineering.
Ensured contractual compliance, document accuracy, and alignment with Avangrid project standards and procedures.
Led regional strategic purchasing and contract negotiations, including NDAs, pricing agreements, and commercial terms, resulting in notable cost reductions (e.g., 50% savings on major conference tickets).
Directed successful onboarding and contract negotiation efforts enabling rapid integration of the company into the SD Verse Automotive B2B marketplace.
Doubled the certified supplier base while ensuring compliance with all required qualifications and documentation.
Prepared and presented purchasing and contract processes that supported successful ISO and TISAX audit renewals.
Managed vendor payments, invoice verification, and long-term partner relationship activities.
Oversaw operational purchasing to ensure timely procurement of goods and services.
Developed company-wide purchasing policies and standardized documentation.
Drafted, reviewed, and finalized specialized automotive engineering and commercial agreements to aggressively mitigate vehicle program cost overruns.
Collaborated with cross-functional technical teams to accurately assess supplier capacities, resolve critical contractual inquiries, and clarify ambiguous technical terms.
Monitored supply chain parts agreements and tooling contract milestones to ensure flawless alignment with engineering program timelines.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology Project Management

Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion, IN

06-2024

Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Communication Engineering

JNTUH

Hyderabad, India

05-2021

Skills

Project Controls & Financial Systems: SAP ECC, Aruba, Enterprise Resource Platforms (ERP), Oracle Fusion, Smartsheet, E-Builder, Kahua
Documentation & Reporting: SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Bluebeam, Microsoft 365 Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Business Intelligence & Analytics: Excel (Advanced Dashboards, Pivot Tables), Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL, R
Core Competencies: Contract Lifecycle Management (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs), ED&D Quotations, High-Dollar Negotiation, L2 Approval Workflows, Cost-Reduction Analysis, Vendor Relationship Management, Risk & Compliance Audits

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