Sridhar Manickam
Dubai
Summary
Accomplished procurement specialist with a strong focus on sourcing, supplier evaluation, and cost negotiation. Demonstrates expertise in RFQ management, purchase order processing, and inventory coordination. Skilled in technical specification review and vendor development, ensuring seamless supply chain alignment and risk mitigation. Proficient in contract management and delivery follow-up, supported by robust data analysis and reporting capabilities. Adept at cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency and achieve organisational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sr. Engineer – Sourcing & Procurement Specialist
LMW Global FZE
Dubai
09.2023 - 01.2026
- Lead the procurement of electrical and electronic components including PCBs, relays, sensors, connectors, control panels, and automation parts.
- Developed and maintained a reliable supplier base to ensure quality, timely delivery, and competitive pricing.
- Handled RFQ preparation, comparative statement analysis, price negotiation, and finalization of orders.
- Collaborated with engineering and R&D teams to ensure alignment of specifications and sourcing strategy.
- Managed PO creation, order tracking, and supplier follow-ups to avoid line stoppages and delays.
- Ensured ERP data accuracy and generated procurement reports for management insights (SAP/MM).
- Monitored vendor performance metrics (OTD, quality, cost) and implemented corrective actions as needed.
- Conducted regular market analysis to identify new suppliers and alternative components for cost optimization.
- Participated in localization projects and value engineering initiatives for import cost reduction.
Sr. Engineer- Sourcing & Procurement Specialist
LMW Limited
Coimbatore
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Monitored vendor performance metrics (OTD, quality, cost) and implemented corrective actions as needed.
- Conducted regular market analysis to identify new suppliers and alternative components for cost optimization.
- Participated in localization projects and value engineering initiatives for import cost reduction.
Executive- Sourcing -Operations
Nilkamal Limited
Hosur
11.2019 - 05.2022
Engineer -Supply Chain Management
Lakshmi Life Sciences Limited
Coimbatore
08.2014 - 11.2019
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
Anna university
Chennai 01.2010 - 01.2014
Skills
- Sourcing
- Supplier Evaluation
- Cost Negotiation
- RFQ Management
- Purchase Order Processing
- Inventory Coordination
- Technical Specification Review
- Vendor Development
- Contract Management
- Supply Chain Alignment & Risk Mitigation
- Delivery Follow-up
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Linguistic Ability
English
Hindi
Tamil
Accomplishments
- Sourced automation components (sensors, PLCs, control systems), reducing lead times by 15% and ensuring on-time project delivery.
- Led teardown analysis, identifying sourcing changes that resulted in a 12% cost reduction on critical components.
- Developed alternate suppliers for sensors and encoders, cutting lead times by 25% and improving component availability.
- Managed procurement for a new automation project, sourcing 300+ components under budget and ahead of schedule.
- Negotiated with vendors to localize sensors and automation parts, achieving 18% cost savings.
- Collaborated with engineering on NPI, sourcing BOM items early to avoid design-stage delays and streamline procurement.
Timeline
Sr. Engineer – Sourcing & Procurement Specialist
LMW Global FZE
09.2023 - 01.2026
Sr. Engineer- Sourcing & Procurement Specialist
LMW Limited
05.2022 - 09.2023
Executive- Sourcing -Operations
Nilkamal Limited
11.2019 - 05.2022
Engineer -Supply Chain Management
Lakshmi Life Sciences Limited
08.2014 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
Anna university
01.2010 - 01.2014