Manjubhashini K S
Bengaluru
Summary
Strategic Procurement Specialist with 7 years of experience in vendor management and procurement compliance. Expert in supplier relationship management and process improvement using ERP systems, including SAP S4/HANA, Ariba, and Coupa TSM. Skilled in addressing complex challenges and fostering collaboration within cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
06.2022 - Current
- Managed supplier relationships & issued purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods & services.
- Resolve vendor disputes or delivery issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Advanced knowledge in ERP systems (Services Now, SAP, Coupa/TSM, Ariba, SAP S4Hana) to manage purchase orders and vendor data.
- Analyzed procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams for effective sourcing strategies.
- Developed procurement policies to streamline purchasing processes.
- Evaluated vendor proposals to maintain quality standards.
- Conducted market research to stay updated on industry trends.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the procurement cycle.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to understand their product requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
- Evaluated and researched suppliers and processed orders for purchases through new contracts and competitive bids.
- Reviewed and updated suppliers' information such as contact details, payment terms, and performance ratings.
- Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to procurement activities.
- Managed inventory control, material control, accounting and supply reports.
- Utilized strong communication and collaboration skills to cultivate productive relationships with vendors and partners.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of items to meet project deadlines.
- Facilitated periodic meetings with vendors and suppliers to align on business objectives.
- Provided training sessions on procurement processes and procedures for team members.
Senior Operations Representative
Concentrix Services India Private Limited
Bangalore
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Acted as primary point of contact for global vendors, fostering professional relationships and effectively resolving complex billing disputes.
- Managed vendor performance KPIs, such as on-time delivery and invoice accuracy, to support the procurement team during contract renewals.
- Streamlined the vendor onboarding process by implementing a standardized documentation checklist (W-9s, banking info, certificates of insurance).
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery.
- Implemented strategies to improve customer satisfaction levels.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement in operations.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures to enhance team efficiency and ensure consistency.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Developed detailed reports on operational performance metrics for senior management review, supporting data-driven decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Taxation
Shree Venkateshwara College of Science &Management
Bangalore05-2019
12th (PUC) - Commerce
Sree Venkateshwara PU College
Bangalore04-2016
10th (SSLC) -
Sree Venkateshwara High School
Bangalore04-2014
Skills
- Procurement compliance
- Supplier relationship management
- Vendor onboarding
- New vendor setup
- Purchase order processing
- Purchase order creation
- Order placement
- Supply chain planning
- Supply chain oversight
- ERP system usage
- Process improvement
- Issue resolution
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Effective communication
Certification
Reinvention with Agentic AI
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
06.2022 - Current
Senior Operations Representative
Concentrix Services India Private Limited
07.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Taxation
Shree Venkateshwara College of Science &Management
12th (PUC) - Commerce
Sree Venkateshwara PU College
10th (SSLC) -
Sree Venkateshwara High School