Manjunath SG
Team Lead- Procurement
Bangalore
Summary
Seeking a senior role in supply chain management where I can leverage my 10+ years of experience managing procurement operations, supplier relationships and material planning to drive improvements in cost reduction, process efficiencies and inventory optimization. Motivated to utilize my hands-on, results-driven approach and proven history of delivering quantifiable value to advance the competitive advantage of an organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Team lead Procurement process
TE Connectivity Services India Pvt Ltd
- First point of contact of the Indian sourcing support team to act on all requests
- Ensure on-time fulfillment of all sourcing support-related tasks
- Oversaw a team of 4 members, driving the adoption of new initiatives that reduced purchase order processing time by 35% through automation and digitization of manual processes, standardized 85% of PO templates, cutting review cycles by 40%, and improved on-time supplier deliveries from 85% to 95%, lowering inventory costs by 20%
- Introduced and cascaded key performance metrics to team members, helping achieve a 10% year-on-year increase in the volume of purchase orders processed, a 15% reduction in purchase order exceptions and errors, and a drastic improvement in supplier rating scores
- Managing the overall End-to-end ( RFP to Tool ordering) functioning of the sourcing administration process, identifying improvement areas, and implementing adequate measures to maximize stakeholders' satisfaction level and to meet quality standards
- Provide input to stakeholders and report about the relevant work
- Ensure all the data in the system are updated and compliant with the global sourcing process
- Take initiative during the transfer of new projects and ensure the activities are carried out successfully through subordinates
- Handle or help to resolve escalations at the process level to ensure high customer satisfaction
- Actively contribute to developing local talents through coaching and facilitating required training
- Achieve and sustain TEOA-P requirements (LEAN PD) for agreed star rating level in tools
- Specializing in Supplier Risk Mitigation
- Create a control report number for automotive parts used by quality managers to comply with all customer specifications before sampling.
Procurement associate
TE Connectivity Services India Pvt Ltd
- Responsible for the RFQ Process for the NPI (New Product Introduction), Replacement, and Duplication Projects
- Responsible for the selection of the suppliers based on the Capability and Capacity Matrix
- Verifying Engineering 2d drawing & Technical Tool Concepts of the Molding & Assembly Components & Providing the necessary technical data to the supplier & coordinating with them for any technical clarifications
- Follow up with the suppliers for the quotations and create the Bidding Overview based on the quotations received
- Coordinate with the Project Management team in selecting the recommended suppliers
- Negotiate with the suppliers to get the Standard Productivity Rates
- Responsible for the creation of Tool Numbers & Equipment Master in PLM Central & SAP
- Post approval of the Project send the LON/LOI to the suppliers and get the suppliers’ confirmation
- Creating the Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders Post approval of the Projects in the Procurement approval committee
- Responsible for the creation of Control Reports and documentation of Dimensional reports
- Responsible for Engineering activities such as Assigning the Part Numbers from BOM, Documentation of TE- Standards for Raw Materials, Engineering Change Requests, Engineering Change orders, Updating the Chemical Compositions for the raw materials, etc
- Responsible For Engineering Change Management and Product Data Management for Metal Commodities
- Responsible for the creation of Standard Work Instructions under the Continuous Improvement Process for various Tasks.
Lead Associate Procurement process
TE Connectivity Services India Pvt Ltd
- Responsible for the RFQ Process for the NPI (New Product Introduction), Replacement, and Duplication Projects
- Responsible for the selection of the suppliers based on the Capability and Capacity Matrix
- Verifying Engineering 2d drawing & Technical Tool Concepts of the Molding & Assembly Components & Providing the necessary technical data to the supplier & coordinating with them for any technical clarifications
- Follow up with the suppliers for the quotations and create the Bidding Overview based on the quotations received
- Coordinate with the Project Management team in selecting the recommended suppliers
- Negotiate with the suppliers to get the Standard Productivity Rates
- Responsible for the creation of Tool Numbers & Equipment Master in PLM Central & SAP
- Post approval of the Project send the LON/LOI to the suppliers and get the suppliers’ confirmation
- Creating the Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders Post approval of the Projects in the Procurement approval committee
- Responsible for the creation of Control Reports and documentation of Dimensional reports
- Responsible for Engineering activities such as Assigning the Part Numbers from BOM, Documentation of TE- Standards for Raw Materials, Engineering Change Requests, Engineering Change orders, Updating the Chemical Compositions for the raw materials, etc
- Responsible For Engineering Change Management and Product Data Management for Metal Commodities
- Responsible for the creation of Standard Work Instructions under the Continuous Improvement Process for various Tasks.
Senior Executive (Buyer)
TARGET Corporation India Pvt Ltd
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Analyzing consumer buying patterns and predicting future Trends, Managing plans for stock levels, Analyzing changes in demand, Reviewing performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels, and Liaising with other departments within the organization to ensure projects are completed
- Analyzing budgets for different promotions, interacting with vendors and suppliers to negotiate on products, prepare PO
- Coordinating with in-country team for the smooth flow of work, administering and assisting Buyers located in the United States & Canada with the help of Financial Reports
- Worked on the product pricing strategy for hardline(Electronics & Entertainment) & Apparel Accessories products and set up promotion price, and purchase price, linking products to the respective stores, and clearing invoices by matching the purchase order and correcting the discrepancies of various suppliers
- Accurate administration support to Buyer, Collating and filing all documentation, Assist in meeting preparation and presentations & completing necessary wholesale documentation, Support the team in checking and reviewing each season’s catalogues, plan additional duties as required
- Setting up product templates for Pre-Production
- Analyze photography for Product Information, generate signages for all products using ICSS, Complete legal formalities for product name check on all lines, and support the Target Canada business ensuring Legal & Policy compliance
- Interacting with the Canada Stakeholders (Buyers & Suppliers), Merchandising, ISM, Creative, Store Research, Strategic pricing & Finance Team.
Agency Manager
BIRLA SUNLIFE INSURANCE CO LTD
11.2010 - 11.2012
- Recruiting efficient agents and training them on insurance products
- To ensure the agents pass the exams and get the license
- To maintain a healthy relationship with the advisors & drive to achieve the assigned target
- Guide the sub-ordinates in the development of new policies and procedures
- Prepared weekly sales reports for the sales team and sales management.
Sales Officer
BAJAJ ALLIANZ GIC LTD
09.2009 - 10.2010
- Provided support to the sales team, ensuring all sales and service objectives were met
- Responsible for customer service, duties included answering customer queries, problem-solving and providing detailed information on new products
- Assisted in the development of new policies and procedures.
Education
BBM -
Seshadripuram Institute of Commerce and Management, Bangalore University
Bangalore, KarnatakaMBA - FINANCE MANAGEMENT
Karnataka State Open University
04.2001 -
Skills
Vendor Relationsundefined
Certification
Global Master Certificate in Integrated Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University, 11/2022
Software Proficiencies
SAP, Zycus(i Source), Jagger, PLM Central, DM Tec, PDM, ICSS, JDA, Retail SAP, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, SAP MM module
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/01/88
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Senior Executive (Buyer)
TARGET Corporation India Pvt Ltd
11.2012 - 01.2015
Agency Manager
BIRLA SUNLIFE INSURANCE CO LTD
11.2010 - 11.2012
Sales Officer
BAJAJ ALLIANZ GIC LTD
09.2009 - 10.2010
MBA - FINANCE MANAGEMENT
Karnataka State Open University
04.2001 -
Team lead Procurement process
TE Connectivity Services India Pvt Ltd
Procurement associate
TE Connectivity Services India Pvt Ltd
Lead Associate Procurement process
TE Connectivity Services India Pvt Ltd
BBM -
Seshadripuram Institute of Commerce and Management, Bangalore University
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