Manjunath Medikeri

Visionary and results-driven Supply Chain Procurement Specialist and Senior SCM Engineer with over 8 years of experience in procurement and sourcing across global markets. Demonstrated expertise in managing supplier relationships, executing complex contract negotiations, and optimizing procurement strategies for enhanced organizational performance. Proven ability to manage procurement activities across all phases of the contract life cycle, ensuring supplier performance aligns with company requirements.

Adept at minimizing total cost of ownership and mitigating risks while focusing on operational excellence and cost reduction. Strong communicator with expertise in cross-functional collaboration and leading multifunctional teams to achieve procurement objectives in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Senior SCM Engineer

Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Private Limited.

•  Spearheaded procurement activities for raw materials, managing $30M spend, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and securing the best purchasing conditions for the company.
• Led cost-saving initiatives through strategic supplier negotiations, delivering $5M in annual savings without compromising quality or service.
• Managed the contract life cycle, ensuring supplier adherence to all contractual terms, performance metrics, and delivery expectations across logistics, support, and quality.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and finance to streamline procurement processes, reducing procurement cycle times by 15%.
• Implemented robust supplier performance monitoring and risk assessment protocols, minimizing supply chain disruptions and ensuring supplier compliance with quality standards.
• Contributed to supplier audits, driving continuous improvement in supplier performance and cost optimization.Assistant Executive-Purchase

• Managed day-to-day relationships with vendors, ensuring timely deliveries and quality adherence for materials across multiple categories, including metals, electrical components, and chemicals.
• Coordinated global sourcing activities and contract negotiations, analysing market trends and indices (e.g., Nalco, LME, Shanghai Metal Market) to ensure optimal pricing and supply chain efficiency.
• Successfully contributed to the tendering process by gathering requirements, analysing vendor quotes, and selecting suppliers that aligned with cost, quality, and delivery standards.
• Led plant audits for both domestic and international suppliers (China, Vietnam), resulting in improved supplier quality and cost reductions.
• Assisted in ensuring supplier compliance with all terms and conditions during all phases of the contract lifecycle.

• Bachelors in mechanical engineering, VTU, Belgum
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, DTE Board, Bangalore
• Diploma in Class 10th, DTE Board, Bangalore