Manu Krishnan R
Burnley,United Kingdom
Summary
Procurement and supply chain professional with over 10 years of international experience in oil & gas, manufacturing, and construction sectors. Expertise in managing high-value global purchase orders, supplier relationship, and optimizing procurement processes using SAP, S4Hana, and Oracle. MCIPS Chartered with a strong focus on compliance and analytical problem-solving in fast-paced environments. Skilled in end-to-end PO lifecycle management, vendor relations, and digital transformation initiatives. Successfully led cross-functional teams to reduce costs and improve supplier relationships, resulting in increased operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager
CRC Evans
Burnley, United Kingdom
12.2023 - 07.2025
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities for high-value goods and services, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, project timelines, and budgetary constraints.
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, fostering competitive supplier engagement and delivering measurable cost savings and value-added services.
- Manage supplier relationships through structured performance evaluations, KPI reviews, and continuous improvement programs focused on quality, delivery, and compliance.
- Negotiate commercial terms and contract agreements with suppliers, mitigating risk while optimizing pricing, lead times, and service levels.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, project management, and logistics teams to align procurement strategies with operational needs.
- Conduct spend analysis and market intelligence to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for value engineering and alternative sourcing.
- Oversee procurement compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and international standards, including ISO and CIPS ethical guidelines.
- Utilize ERP systems (SAP S4 HANA, Oracle) to manage procurement workflows, monitor inventory turnover, and generate detailed reports for strategic decision-making.
- Strengthened vendor relationships to ensure consistent supply chain management.
Buyer
CAP France BAT SA
Riyad, Saudi Arabia
04.2015 - 05.2022
- Negotiated vendor contracts and payment terms to meet production and budget goals.
- Prepared RFI/RFP/RFQs for potential suppliers to obtain competitive quotations.
- Support Global sourcing team when product change requests and review and communicate the impact on capacity plans by exploring alternate sources for goods and materials as needed.
- Compiled budget reports comparing projections against actual costs.
- Identified new, cost-effective suppliers and optimized procurement strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable Specification, laws, and regulations.
- Supporting Supplier relationship management; including KPI performance review, and product quality control and improvement.
- Champion continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives within procurement function to drive efficiency, transparency, and scalability.
- Ensured timely delivery of products, maintaining customer satisfaction levels high.
Mechanical Purchasing Coordinator
Neo Structo Construction Limited
Surat, India
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Developed and negotiated supplier contracts and monitored their enforcement.
- Managed procurement operations for mechanical and engineering materials in large-scale industrial construction projects, ensuring timely sourcing in alignment with project specifications and budgets.
- Managed payment transactions in line with company policies.
- Enhanced spend visibility for risk assessment and productivity improvements.
- Scheduled deliveries based on material availability and engineering requirements.
- Fostered professional relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Managed purchase orders, ensuring accurate record keeping and prompt payment.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams effectively facilitating smooth workflow.
- Expedited delivery schedules, improving supply chain efficiency.
- Created monthly reports to provide insights into purchasing trends and expenditures.
Education
MSc - Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, United Kingdom 09.2022 - 09.2023
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, India 06.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
- Purchase Orders
- Inventory Management
- SAP ERP & S4HANA
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Office
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor & Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Procure-To-Pay process
- RFI / RFP /RFQ Process
- KPI performance management
- Strong Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
Certification
- MCIPS Chartered Status, CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
- Ethical Procurement and Supply, 2024, CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Awareness Course, ISO
Timeline
Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager
CRC Evans
12.2023 - 07.2025
MSc - Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Leeds Beckett University
09.2022 - 09.2023
Buyer
CAP France BAT SA
04.2015 - 05.2022
Mechanical Purchasing Coordinator
Neo Structo Construction Limited
11.2012 - 01.2015
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
06.2008 - 06.2012
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