Manan Taneja
Gurugram
Summary
Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, analytical performer with price dispute resolution experience. Considered an enthusiastic employee with great decision making skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Procurement
Mahindra Comviva
Gurugram
10.2013 - 03.2020
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits.
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages and cutting costs.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Oversaw setup process for new item specifications and new vendor profiles in procurement system.
- Performed competitive market and sales analysis and applied best practices to drive business strategy.
- Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods.
- Drafted and delivered bid invitations to supplier firms.
- Determined feasibility of proposed procurement actions by performing market research.
Summer Intern - Product Division
Naukri.com
Gurugram
04.2012 - 06.2012
- Assisted with projects by applying strong analytical skills and studies.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Buyer - SCM
Idea Cellular
Gurugram
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
Buyer - SCM
Videocon Telecommunications Ltd.
Gurugram
11.2008 - 10.2010
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Negotiated pricing to determine best deal and save approximately 40% annually.
- Documented purchasing information SAP to maintain detailed and accurate records.
Education
MBA - Marketing
K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management And Research
Mumbai04.2013
B.Tech - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Kurukshetra University
Haryana04.2007
High School Diploma -
Greenfields School
New Delhi 04.2003
Secondary School -
Somer Ville
Noida04.2001
Skills
- IT solutioning
- Software licensing
- Custom and logistics
- Contract management and compliance
- Procurement audits
- Supply chain planning
- Purchasing
- Price dispute resolution
- Price negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- Effective communication
Certification
- Completed Six Sigma Green belt projects - [2010]
- Completed Six Sigma Yellow belt projects with Aditya Birla Group - [2010]
Timeline
IT Procurement
Mahindra Comviva
10.2013 - 03.2020
Summer Intern - Product Division
Naukri.com
04.2012 - 06.2012
Buyer - SCM
Idea Cellular
10.2010 - 06.2011
Buyer - SCM
Videocon Telecommunications Ltd.
11.2008 - 10.2010
MBA - Marketing
K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management And Research
B.Tech - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Kurukshetra University
High School Diploma -
Greenfields School
Secondary School -
Somer Ville
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