Hemant Puralkar is a seasoned procurement professional with over 20 years of experience in corporate procurement and supply chain management. Currently serving as Senior Manager Corporate Procurement at Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited since March 2020, Hemant is a key member of the Central Procurement team, focusing on systems improvements, vendor management, inventory management, and contract negotiations for operations across India. Previous roles include Assistant General Manager at Reliance Communications and Lead of RAN & Transmission Sourcing at Tata Teleservices, where Hemant managed procurement for transmission networks. Earlier experience also includes positions at airtel, Iqara Telecoms India Pvt Ltd, and Indusind Media & Communication Ltd., encompassing roles in supply chain management and internal audits. Hemant holds a Post Graduate Diploma in International Trade from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, a Diploma in Finance Management, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Mumbai.