MANIKUMAR V

MANIKUMAR V

Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Leader

Bengaluru, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Leader with 17+ years of experience, including 14 years at Shell Technology Centre Bangalore, specializing in high-value project procurement ($15M+). Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cost optimization, leveraging SAP Ariba, SAP MM, and Power BI analytics for data-driven decision-making. Adept at driving procurement excellence, ensuring robust HSE compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.

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Work

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Shell Technology Centre Bangalore (via Brunel)

Operations Engineer- Supply Chain and Procurement

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Shell Technology Centre Bangalore (via Orion group)

DCS Operator

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Shell Technology Centre Bangalore (via KKK)

Shift Engineer

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BOSCH India Pvt. Ltd

Technician- Installation & Commissioning

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Education

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Supply Chain Management

Woolf University, UK

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Electronics & Communication Engineering

The Oxford Evening College

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Electronics Technician

BOSCH India Pvt. Ltd

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Languages

English

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Certificates

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International Logistics

LinkedIn

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Six Sigma Foundations

LinkedIn

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Lean Foundations

LinkedIn

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Project Management Foundations

LinkedIn

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Power BI & Data Analytics

LinkedIn

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SAP ERP Essentials

LinkedIn

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Skills

Procurement & Sourcing

Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Optimization, Project Procurement ($15M+ Scale), Market Intelligence, Supplier Evaluation, Emerging Procurement Technologies, Vendor Management, Competitive Bidding

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Risk Management, Logistics Tracking, Material Flow Optimization, Warehouse Consolidation, Demand Forecasting, International Logistics

Data Analysis & Business Intelligence

Power BI Analytics, Business Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Spend Analysis, Supplier Performance Tracking, Data-Driven Decision Making, Forecasting

Compliance & Risk Management

HSE Compliance, Regulatory Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Internal Audits, International Trade Documentation, Sustainability & ESG Procurement, Quality Assurance, Safety Initiatives

Leadership & Project Management

Procurement Team Leadership, Cross-functional Coordination, Stakeholder Influencing & Communication, Project Management Foundations, Team Training

ERP Systems & Automation

SAP MM, SAP Ariba, ERP Systems, DCS Operations, Process Automation, System Upgrades

Process Improvement

Six Sigma Foundations, Lean Foundations, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Throughput Optimization

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