Tableau
Manju Rajendran
Supply chain & Procurement Manager
Chennai,Tamilnadu
Summary
Dynamic Procurement and Supply Chain Manager with a history of optimizing operations and achieving results. Proven expertise in procurement, logistics, and transport management, leveraging SAP and ERP systems. Skilled in strategic thinking, leadership, and fostering strong vendor relationships. Adept at driving cost savings while maintaining high service levels. Seeking new opportunities to apply my skills in a dynamic organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Associate Manager
Accenture Operations
Chennai
08.2019 - Current
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Led team meetings regularly to discuss progress updates, identify challenges or roadblocks, and provide guidance towards successful project completion.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Initiated process improvements based on thorough analysis of internal operations data resulting in enhanced productivity levels.
- Improved client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality work on schedule.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies.
- Managed cross-functional projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company objectives.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Championed process improvements that resulted in significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiencies.
Senior Procurement Specialist
DXC Technology, HPE
Chennai
03.2011 - 07.2019
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goods while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
Analyst
HP
Chennai
03.2006 - 02.2011
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Identified, recommended and executed opportunities to enhance accounts receivable and billing processes to meet finance requirements.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Anna Adharsh College For Women
Chennai, India 07.2001 - 06.2004
MBA - Computer System Administration
Alagappa University
Chennai, India 03.2005 - 06.2007
Skills
Procurement Strategy Development
Supply Chain Management
Customer Focus
Contract Negotiation
Supplier Relationship Management
Cost Reduction
Vendor Selection and Management
Risk Management
Budgeting and Forecasting
Leadership and Team Management
Risk Management
Accomplishments
- Utilized RPA technology to streamline and automate the shipment notification process & Achieved a significant efficiency gain yielding a benefit equivalent to 11 Full-Time Employees (FTEs).
- Negotiated supplier contracts resulting in $3 million in cost savings over a fiscal year.
- Led cross-functional teams to evaluate vendor performance and implement improvements, resulting in enhanced supplier reliability and quality.
- Developed and implemented streamlined procurement processes, reducing purchase order cycle time by 87%
- Conducted regular audits of procurement activities to identify and address compliance issues
- Led the implementation of a new ERP system for procurement, ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption to operations.
- Developed Supplier Scorecards: Created a supplier performance evaluation system, improving supplier reliability by 20%.
Certification
SAP MM
Software
Oracle ERP
Infor M3
SAP MM
Timeline
Scrum Master
03-2024
Associate Manager
Accenture Operations
08.2019 - Current
Senior Procurement Specialist
DXC Technology, HPE
03.2011 - 07.2019
Analyst
HP
03.2006 - 02.2011
MBA - Computer System Administration
Alagappa University
03.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Anna Adharsh College For Women
07.2001 - 06.2004