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MANORANJAN KP

MANORANJAN KP

Mysore

Summary

Experienced Supply Chain Analyst with a strong background in strategic sourcing, procurement (P2P), inventory management, and vendor coordination. Proven ability to drive cost savings, streamline operations, and enhance cross-functional efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Analyst (IN)

ABB
Bangalore , Karnataka
03.2024 - Current
  • Achieved annual savings of $25K through strategic sourcing, RFQ execution, and effective negotiation.
  • Managed the PR/PO lifecycle in Guided Buying, ensuring compliance with tax codes, WHT, PT, and PO quality standards.
  • Handled vendor master data updates, including bank details, name changes, and onboarding over 200 suppliers via Ariba SLP, ensuring full qualification and documentation compliance.
  • Sourced diverse categories: facility services, equipment maintenance, consumables, tools, and event services.
  • Maintained open PO hygiene, coordinating with requisitioners for closure or delivery date revisions.
  • Implemented EOM payment terms across Indian suppliers, and ensured MSME status and PT updates.
  • Coordinated with COE for negotiations over $3K, providing L1 supplier recommendations based on PQCDSM.
  • Managed the GB shared mailbox, ensuring timely query resolution and task allocation.
  • Created and maintained SOPs and process maps to support procurement operations.

Senior Engineer

Automotive Axles limited
Mysore , Karnataka
07.2022 - 02.2024
  • Lead supplier evaluation and selection to ensure alignment with product and customer requirements across quality, cost, and delivery.
  • Drive RFQ processes, price negotiations, and supplier performance optimization.
  • Maintain and analyze the vendor database, including contracts, performance metrics, and historical data.
  • Collaborate with engineering and program teams to manage ECNs, capacity studies, and NPD initiatives.
  • Track and improve key metrics: supplier yield, defect rates, field costs, and quality plan effectiveness.
  • Oversee development, de-risking, and PPAP for brake components.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving strategies to meet budgetary goals.

Engineer– Indirect Procurement & Plant Engineering

Automotive Axles limited
Rudrapur , Uttarakhand
06.2019 - 07.2022
  • Managed end-to-end MRO procurement, supplier development, and contract negotiations, delivering consistent cost savings and compliance.
  • Forecasted monthly budgets aligned with production plans, enhanced spend coverage, and procurement efficiency.
  • Maintained SAP MM data and vendor master records; ensured supply continuity and quality standards.
  • Led preventive and predictive maintenance programs, reducing reactive maintenance to less than 2%.
  • Conducted risk assessments, managed a ₹6M R&M budget, and initiated CapEx procurement.
  • Implemented Kaizen and cost-saving initiatives; optimized spare parts inventory, and equipment uptime.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Automobile Engineering

Malnad College of Engineering
Hassan , Karnataka , INDIA
07-2017

Skills

  • Strategic sourcing and procurement: cost negotiation, supplier evaluation, RFQ, and NPD feasibility
  • Tools: SAP MM, Ariba, Guided Buying, MDG
  • Vendor management: onboarding, compliance, lifecycle management
  • Compliance and reporting: tax codes, MIS, spend analysis
  • Budgeting: forecasting, cost control, savings achievement
  • Inventory: consumables, store management
  • Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • BIQ, PPAP, PFMEA, and 5S

WORK PROJECTS

  • Registered and qualified 35+ legacy/high-spend suppliers via Ariba
  • Implemented EOM payment terms across the Indian supplier base
  • Ensured open PO hygiene through regular follow-ups and updates
  • Poka yoke: prevented grinding wheel damage, saving ₹3L per year - Received Best Kaizen award with prize money
  • Waste recycling: enabled reuse of liner waste, saving ₹3.5L per year - Received SPOT Award
  • Six Sigma: reduced in-process rejections using DMAIC methodology
  • JIT store setup: designed an efficient, category-based storage layout
  • Spare localization: minimized downtime by localizing critical parts

Languages

kannada
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Supply Chain Analyst (IN)

ABB
03.2024 - Current

Senior Engineer

Automotive Axles limited
07.2022 - 02.2024

Engineer– Indirect Procurement & Plant Engineering

Automotive Axles limited
06.2019 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Automobile Engineering

Malnad College of Engineering

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