Murali Krishna K

Contract Logistics Procurement Manager

DP World

Bengaluru

12.2015 - Current

Lead procurement across multiple categories: fleet, transport, engineering, IT, telecom, real estate, supplies, and services.
Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans, achieving cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
Manage end-to-end procurement processes (PR to PO cycle, RFIs, RFQs, e-auctions).
Negotiate contracts with global and local suppliers, reducing procurement cycle times.
Conduct supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Collaborated on ERP implementation: UAT testing, process design, and master data migration.
Manage procurement budgets, streamline approval processes, and enhance supply chain analytics.
Procured and managed transportation contracts for domestic and international logistics.
Negotiated with transport vendors to optimize freight costs while ensuring timely deliveries.
Implemented route optimization and fleet management strategies for cost-effective transportation.
Ensured compliance with transport regulations and safety standards.
Monitored transportation performance metrics including delivery timelines, cost efficiency, and vendor compliance.
Developed vendor base for transportation services to reduce dependency on single suppliers.
Collaborated with operations and logistics teams to align transportation procurement with business needs.
Managed procurement of fleet services including leasing, maintenance, insurance, and spare parts.
Negotiated contracts with vehicle suppliers and service providers to optimize costs and ensure high availability.
Developed fleet utilization strategies to reduce downtime and maximize efficiency.
Implemented preventive maintenance schedules and vendor-managed services for operational reliability.
Ensured compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards for fleet operations.
Conducted market research to benchmark fleet procurement costs against industry standards.
Introduced performance tracking metrics (fuel consumption, cost per km, maintenance turnaround time).
Collaborated with operations team to align fleet capacity with business and logistics requirements.
Achieved double-digit cost savings through strategic negotiations and e-auction processes.
Successfully implemented e-procurement solutions, reducing procurement cycle time by 25%.
Developed global procurement strategies to optimize supplier performance across multiple regions.