Manoj Yavagal
Sr. Product Analyst / Procurement Manager
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced in end-to-end Procure-to-Pay product management for over 5 years, specializing in lifecycle oversight from conception to release with a strong emphasis on quality and timely delivery. Skilled in creating detailed Functional Design Specification documents, gathering requirements collaboratively, and effectively managing project timelines. Expertise includes Procure-to-Pay cycle management, approval metrics, role-based access control, and reporting functionalities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Product Analyst /Sr. Procurement Specialist
CormSquare
4 2022 - Current
- Procure-to-Pay Lifecycle Management: Owned complete product lifecycle from procurement to payment.
- Procurement Operations: Managed creation of purchase requisitions (PR), RFQs, purchase orders (PO), goods receipts (GR), invoice checks (IV), 3-way matching, purchase reconciliation, credit/debit notes,
- Requirement Gathering: Collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and align the product accordingly.
- Client/Vendor Training: Conducted comprehensive process walkthrough for clients and vendors, ensuring clarity on product functionality and benefits.
- Reporting and Dashboard Delivery: Provided detailed reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
- Testing and RPA Support: Supported testing and robotic process automation (RPA) initiatives.
- Vendor Evaluation: Assessed third-party vendors for potential partnerships, ensuring alignment with company requirements.
- Category Management: Developed strategies to maximize value from specific spend areas while minimizing risk.
- Supply Chain Management: Oversaw order placement to delivery, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiated vendor contracts to secure optimal prices and terms for materials, equipment, and services.
- Team Leadership: Enhanced productivity through training and mentorship of junior procurement specialists.
- Process Optimization: Streamlined procurement processes by implementing automated purchasing system.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked with cross-functional teams to develop robust procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Contract Management: Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders, driving procurement process after selecting ideal vendors
Procurement Specialist
IBM
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Led the creation and timely release of purchase orders and requisitions.
- Skillfully resolved obstructed invoices, ensuring punctual supplier payments.
- Managed purchase requisitions for the Australia and Asia regions.
- Maintained SLA compliance rate exceeding 95%.
- Proficiently utilized Ariba, ServiceNow, and Zendesk.
- Provided comprehensive user support for purchase requisition creation and goods receipt process.
- Facilitated seamless interactions between clients and vendors, optimizing invoice processing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet predefined criteria and resolve issues.
Associate Consultant
Wenger & Watson
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with HR team to screen and recruit candidates, ensuring a well-qualified project team.
- Maintained and organized project documentation to provide a comprehensive reference for future use.
- Scheduled and facilitated client meetings to discuss project updates and resolve issues, ensuring client satisfaction and project success.
Education
BCA Computer Application -
REVA University
Bangalore 04.2016 - 03.2019
Skills
SAP (Material Management)
Projects
Current
- Implemented a Global Procurement System for Yokogawa Electric Corporation, utilized across 105+ countries.
Previous
- Developed an IT Procurement & Asset Management solution for HDFC Bank, the largest private bank in India.
- Deployed a Central Procurement Solution for HDFC Bank, supporting the opening of 3+ branches per day (~1K/year).
- Managed vendor relationships for Kraft Heinz, the third-largest food and beverage company globally with over $26.0 billion in annual sales (2021).
- Orchestrated the creation of purchase requisitions (PR), purchase orders (PO), and management of goods receipts (GR) for The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ), a leading multinational banking and financial services provider in the Asia-Pacific region.
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
IBM
08.2019 - 04.2022
Associate Consultant
Wenger & Watson
05.2019 - 07.2019
BCA Computer Application -
REVA University
04.2016 - 03.2019
Sr. Product Analyst /Sr. Procurement Specialist
CormSquare
4 2022 - Current
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