Manoj KM
@manojkm2
Procurement operations leader combining AI/ML analytics with global trade execution to optimize P2P, cost, and compliance.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a result-driven procurement operations leader with hands-on entrepreneurial expertise in international procurement, end-to-end supply chain logistics, and contract coordination. I manage large-scale commodity sourcing operations, including processing complex Purchase Orders (POs) and navigating Letter of Credit (LC) documentation.
I lead high-volume cross-border procurement for CIF terms, negotiate pricing and service level milestones, and collaborate with banking institutions to support seamless financial settlements. I also maintain data precision in Advanced Microsoft Excel and visualization tools to audit purchase workflows and mitigate supplier bottleneck risks.
Previously, I managed operations and fleet vendor coordination, directing dispatch metrics, onboarding vendors, and running automated invoice audits to resolve billing variances. Alongside my operations work, I build technology projects like a multi-agent sports scheduling framework and an IoT monitoring + AI analytics prototype.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Proprietor & Procurement Lead
Swastik Eximp
Dec 2025 - Present (6 months)
Spearheaded end-to-end global procurement for 20,000 MT of Crude Palm Oil from Malaysia under CIF terms, managing multi-million dollar trade documentation including Letters of Credit (LC) and SGS third-party quality inspections. Negotiated pricing and credit frameworks, reconciled vendor ledgers against active POs, and used advanced Excel analytics to audit purchase workflows and reduce supplier b
Operations & Fleet Vendor Coordinator
Local Transport Agency Operations
Jun 2024 - Nov 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Directed fleet allocation and dispatch for a vehicle network (Tata Zest, Sumo, Ertiga), improving vehicle utilization and reducing routing inefficiencies. Coordinated vendor onboarding and recurring service contracts, and led automated invoice audits to resolve monthly billing variances for fuel and maintenance suppliers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sri Sairam College of Engineering
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Grade: CGPA: 8.25 / 10.00
Activities and societies: Core coursework: Operational Analytics, Data Structures & Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, DBMS, Supply Chain Tracking Automation.
Pursuing a B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at Sri Sairam College of Engineering, focused on operational analytics, predictive modeling, DBMS, and supply chain tracking automation. Expected to graduate in May 2027.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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