Manoj Kumar Vijayakumar

• Dynamic professional with 19.6 years of experience in Purchase /Procurement, Techno Commercial Operations, Quality & Materials Management, Process Management & Improvement, Negotiations, Cost Savings, Vendor Development, Project Management and allied activities; currently spearheading as Procurement Supervisor with Caterpillar India Pvt. Ltd.
• Core strengths in drawing materials procurement plan & driving purchase/vendor development initiatives thereby, arrange wide range of items on most competitive techno-commercial terms. Displayed professional agility in generating remarkable savings through effective evaluation of vendors & develop cost-effective alternatives for various operations.
• Proven acumen to develop effective Procurement Strategies & Policies to realize optimum cost of goods/services, streamline the overall procurement functions within the required time, budget & quality standards; conceptualize & implement cost reduction measures like alternate sourcing, material substitution, indigenization, generating healthy competition among suppliers, staggered delivery scheduling to maintain overall operational economy.
• Deft in implementing PFMEAs, control plans, process flow diagrams and establishing inspection standards for newly developed parts, manage Suppliers PPAP and part approval process through APQP. Competent in streamlining the system & procedures for effective inventory control thereby, ensure ready availability of materials to meet the targets.
• Credibility in spearheading the entire project management initiatives, establishing & maintaining strong working partnerships with key suppliers by determining appropriate end-to-end processes; a strong team leader builder and facilitator, fostering an atmosphere that motivates highly talented professionals to balance high-level skills with maximum productivity.