THILAK MANI
Bangalore
Summary
Seasoned GM of Purchase and Contracts in Bangalore with over 23 years of expertise in procurement, sourcing, negotiation, delivery, EHS, ISO standards, contracts, and vendor development. Proven track record of driving cost savings and operational efficiency through strategic procurement initiatives. Skilled in managing complex supply chains and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure seamless operations. Adept at implementing best practices to optimize procurement processes and enhance overall organizational performance.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Puravankara ltd
01.2013 - Current
- Handling purchase activities process involving floating enquiry, tendering, quotation, comparison, negotiation, order finalization & issue of order to vendor, delivering the material.
- Sourcing of Steel, cement and RMC on monthly basis as per site requirement.
- Basic price clearance to the contractor by analyzing the market price.
- Handled Home Automation from design till execution of work.
- Handling Procurement related to Plant and Machinery like Tower crane, Batching plant, concrete Pumps, Hoists and other machineries related to Project.
- Handling procurement of all related materials towards purchase of precast plant.
- Responsible for selection and procurement of all type of flooring related items like tiles ,granites and marbles for the projects
- Responsible for finalization of UPVC windows
- Responsible for finalization of Wooden Doors & Fire doors.
- Responsible for Price cap for all the basic rate items.
- Responsible for Procurement of Wooden flooring Like Laminates ,Engineering wood and solid wood
- Finalized chillers and AHU for commercial Project.
- Handled all type of glazing and cladding works.
- Involved in finalization of Earth excavation, fabrication, and other related to contracts.
- Procured capital goods equipment’s, asset related orders, scaffolding, shuttering Materials & formwork material and their Accessories Related
- Play a key role in short listing of finishing material for all the projects ,Finishing Material like, Tiles, Granite, Marbles,CP & Sanitary, Switches ,UPVC, Doors, Door Hardware .
- Procurements are done by analyzing the drawings ,estimates ,in coordination with the architects and other departments in order to avoid excess supply & wastage of materials
- Responsible for finalization Works related to Marketing Like Hoarding ,rentals,barrication, Sign board ,Banquet other related activities
- Responsible for finalization of IT related activities.
- Involved in finalization of Turnkey related works like corporate interiors, Modular Kitchen and all work related to interiors
- Involved in finalization of AV related works and LED Screens.
- Handled flooring and plumbing related materials.
- Involved in finalisation of Electrical Related item like DG, Transformers and HT & LTPanels
- Interacting ,developing & selection of vendors based on requirements and analysis the vendor based on their credentials ,capabilities & previous records.
- Coordination and representing the projects as a coordinator for the delivery of materials to complete the projects in time.
- Identifying and developing vendor source for achieving cost effective purchases of raw materials and reduction in delivery time.
- Analyzing Marketing trends, latest technologies & devolpments,to update the management for delivering the projects by reducing time and cost of the projects.
- Involved in all purchase activities related to Imports
- Involved in finalization of all turnkey activities.
Total Environment Building Systems Pvt ltd
07.2011 - 01.2013
- Handling purchase activities process involving floating enquiry , quotation, comparison , negotiation , order finalization & issue of order to vendor
- Handled contract related jobs like fabrication, waterproofing, earthwork, road works painting ,false ceiling works, hiring ,vacuum dewatering flooring , granite related works & all labour related contract jobs
- Responsible for Procurement of steel, cement and RMC.
- Responsible for selection of different types of Italian, Indian and other type of Marbles to Procure Locally as well as to Import and ensure the quality & quantity materials are delivered to site.
- Responsible for selection and procurement of all type of granites
- Responsible for finalising and Procurement of lifts.
- Responsible for Procurement of Electrical Requirements, like Diesel generators, LT Panels, HT Panels, Transformer all type of cables & switches and other related electrical items.
- Handled procurement of material related to Microbrewery like Brewing Machine, Cold room , Double glazed unit, Glycol coolers, Crockery items, Glassware ,light fixture, grease separator
- Imported Kitchen Equipment different type of refrigerators ,chillers, Ice cube machine , Dish washing machine , Ovens, under counters, coffee machines etc.
- Responsible for procurement of Acoustic related materials like Gypsum aboard , MDF, HDF, Particle board, Plywood ,resilient channels, hangers, Neoprene spacers, Afoam,Insulation materials etc.
- Handled procurement of HVAC related items like Air handling unit, Chillers, Air conditioning systems.
- Procured Tower cranes, Back hoe loaders, cutting & bending machines, passenger hoist, Tractors, different type of vibrators, Hoist and procurement related capital goods equipments, asset related orders, scaffolding, shuttering Materials & formwork material.
- Responsible for procurement of vitrified and ceramic tiles
- Procurements are done by analyzing the drawings ,estimates , with coordination the architects and other departments in order to avoid excess supply & wastage of materials
- Handled flooring and plumbing related materials.
- Interacting developing & selection of vendors based on requirements and analysis the vendor based on their credentials ,capabilities & previous records
- Coordination and representing the projects as a coordinator for the delivery of materials to complete the projects in time
- Identifying and developing vendor source for achieving cost effective purchases of raw materials and reduction in delivery time
- Analysing Marketing trends ,latest technologies & devolpments,to update the management for delivering the projects by reducing time and cost of the projects
Sobha Developers Ltd
02.2006 - 07.2011
- Handling purchase activities process involving floating enquiry , quotation, comparison , negotiation , order finalisation & issue of order to vendor
- Responsible for Procurement of materials like steel ,cement ,RMC,electrical related items, plumbing ,granite & marbles
- Handled contract related jobs like fabrication, waterproofing, earthwork, road works painting ,false ceiling works, hiring ,signages,vaccum dewatering flooring ,Pile foundation, post-tensioning , granite related works &all labour related contract jobs
- Procurements are done by analyzing the drawings ,estimates , with coordination the architects and other departments in order to avoid excess supply & wastage of materials
- Interacting devolping & selection of vendors based on requirements and analysis the vendor based on their credentials ,capabilities & previous records
- Analysing all the major vendors with respect to their activities ,evaluating them based on the criteria on periodical basis and preparing Corrective action report
- Responsible for Procurement of capital goods equipments, asset related orders, scaffolding , shuttering Materials & formwork materials
- Procurement of materials as per the estimation provided and to ensure the materials are procured within management targeted price
- Building relationship with the vendors in order to have control and make them to deliver the material as and when required by the projects
- Coordination and representing the projects as a coordinator for the delivery of materials to complete the projects in time
- Preparing action reports for the materials used in the projects and maintaining the corrective action report for the critical related issues
- Identifying and developing vendor source for achieving cost effective purchases of raw materials and reduction in delivery time
- Analysing Marketing trends ,latest technologies & devolpments,to update the management for delivering the projects by reducing time and cost of the projects
- Selected as Management representative of implementation of EHS &OHSAS for the department and responsible for the internal & external audit conducted in the department
- Responsible for ISO audit & maintain the records as the process manual
Kusalava International Ltd
08.2002 - 02.2006
- Quotation Evaluation, price Negotiation and Release of Purchase order
- Identifying and developing vendor source for achieving cost effective purchase of raw materials and reduction in delivery time
- Coordination with quality , testing and production department for qualification of components
- Involvement in supplier chain analysis
- Responsible for outbound supply management for OE suppliers
- Analysis of customer complaint for corrective and preventive action
- Implemented KANBAN System.
- Responsible for Ware house stock maintaining for early deliveries.
Education
B.E Mechanical -
Adhiyaman college of Engineering
01.2002
+2 - undefined
National higher Secondary school
10th - undefined
National Higher Secondary school
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Proficient in Quadra, R Construct, SAP, Oracle, and Ramco
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Analytical problem-solving
- Effective time management
- Strong attention to detail
PERSONAL DOSSIER
English, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu
Awards
Has been awarded Star performer for the year 2008, Awarded by Value Engineering department for suggesting the alternative material for Cost and Time Effect, Selected as a Management representative for EHS&OHSAS and successfully implemented.
Timeline
Puravankara ltd
01.2013 - Current
Total Environment Building Systems Pvt ltd
07.2011 - 01.2013
Sobha Developers Ltd
02.2006 - 07.2011
Kusalava International Ltd
08.2002 - 02.2006
+2 - undefined
National higher Secondary school
10th - undefined
National Higher Secondary school
B.E Mechanical -
Adhiyaman college of Engineering
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