Pambavasan Manikandan

Dual-certified MCIPS (UK) and NISCL-CSCL (Canada) professional. Results-driven Procurement & Supply Chain Manager with 11+ years of experience across manufacturing, engineering, construction, and distribution environments in Canada, Middle East, and Asia. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, audits (SOX, ISO), inventory optimization, warehouse operations, logistics, and transportation management.

Strong leader with hands-on experience in capital equipment procurement, facility projects, compliance, ERP systems (SAP), and cross-functional stakeholder management. Recognized for driving cost savings, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience.

Professional and Personal Development | Freelance | India/Canada | 2024 ~ Present

Plant Operations Manager & Senior Procurement Compliance Specialist - Viking Pump of Canada 2021 ~ 2024

Logistics & Purchasing Manager - 3S International Inc. & YYZ Lighting 2018 ~ 2021

Customer Relationship Retention Associate Rogers - Hinduja Global Solutions 2016 ~ 2017

Manager, Document Controller (Procurement & Logistics) SK Engineering & Construction 2014 ~ 2015

Team Lead – Supply Chain Analyst Hewlett-Packard 2012 ~ 2014

St Clair College | Windsor ON, Canada | 2017 Postgraduate Degree in International Business & Supply Chain Management

Jain University | Bengaluru KA, India | 2012 Bachelor of Commerce, specialized in Accounting and Finance