Manish M
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Tactical Sourcing Buyer experienced in global strategic sourcing, supply chain management, vendor risk assessment, and project leadership within Semiconductor Equipment & Test Fixtures Manufacturing Industry. Achieved recognition as 'Team of the Quarter - Q3 2022' through effective planning and execution of procurement projects, while optimizing purchasing processes and enhancing supplier relationships. Focused on delivering cost-effective solutions and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IBM
Bengaluru
12.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented a streamlined process for gathering business requirements & reduced project delivery time by 15%.
- Observing key performance metrics & latest trends of existing suppliers through Vendor Risk Assessment, have provided detailed write-up of 20+ suppliers under risk enabling data- driven decision-making at stakeholders level of the organization.
- Have consistently accomplished & exceeded the annual savings target of $200K for four consecutive years with our current client of IBM.
- Provided expertise in Build-to-Print (BTP) parts sourcing, assisting the team in identifying and selecting suitable vendors to minimize risks and avoid delays.
- Lead procurement projects from receiving BOMs through Smartsheet automation & handling RFQs through ERP tools, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and budget constraints.
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies like budget & supply chain management to improve cost- efficiency and performance.
- Negotiate and manage existing contracts with suppliers, achieving cost reduction and always meeting annual savings target of $150-200K.
- Implement and manage procurement processes using ERP system, leading to an increase in process efficiency.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating payment terms and resolving major issues to ensure optimal supply chain performance.
- Created dashboards by extracting and cleaning data from ERP system for Monthly and Quarterly Business Review meetings, facilitating discussions on key performance indicators, spend analytics, and pipeline projects.
Application Engineer
3D Printzkart
Bengaluru
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Conceptualization & planning the category (Cartesian Co-ordinate, Core X-Y or Delta) of Filament Deposition Modelling (FDM) 3D Printing Machine to be built.
- Design, development, assembly & finally crash analysis of the machine within tool for customized build volume (typically from 180mm cube up to 500mm cube).
- Estimating bill of materials & optimal supply chain planning across country for manufacturing in-house machine.
- Negotiated with vendors to source mechanical, electrical, and electronic components for machine assembly.
- Establishing good work relationship with vendor through personal contact to ensure no delay / issues to deliver.
- Assembling the procured machine parts, calibration & tuning to ensure precision printing and obtain test prints.
- Finally shipping the machine to customer through optimized packaging & providing necessary training on handling the printer.
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
AUMA India Private Limited
Bengaluru
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Led project development and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational workflows.
- Professional experience in RFQ/ Quotation, Purchase Orders, Release procedure, Goods Receipt, Goods issue/Transfer posting
- ▪ Experience in Project development, Vendor sourcing, Negotiation and Purchase Requisition with Purchase Order.
- Skilled in Procurement process like PR generation, converting PR to PO, Source determination, vendor management, follow ups etc.
- Coordinated technical projects for machine procurement, optimizing resource allocation and vendor relationships.
- Knowledge in preparing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the complete shop floor and assembly process.
- Contributed to operational efficiency of factory equipment, achieving reduced cycle times.
- Worked with cross functional team through problem solving and project execution
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
SJBIT Instutute of Technology
Bengaluru07-2019
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Procurement strategy
- Inventory management
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor risk assessment
- ERP implementation
- Process optimization
- Problem-solving
Timeline
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IBM
12.2021 - Current
Application Engineer
3D Printzkart
01.2021 - 12.2021
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
AUMA India Private Limited
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
SJBIT Instutute of Technology