I will be your procurement and supply chain consultant
About this Gig
I'm Manoj, a Certified Project Manager (CPM) and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with hands-on procurement experience in food manufacturing and agri-industries.
Currently a Procurement Specialist at a Food manufacturing Organisation, I manage end-to-end sourcing of raw materials, packaging, and capital equipment across a global supplier base spanning Japan, Korea, China, India, Germany, Italy, Mexico, USA, and Canada. I've led sourcing for a new QC/R&D lab from spec through vendor selection, built procurement dashboards to streamline PO tracking, and run monthly spend and cost-benefit analyses to keep budgets on track.
Previously, I led a SAP MRP implementation at Syngenta Canada, managing purchase orders, stock transport orders, and supplier compliance audits across the seed production lifecycle.
I hold an M.Sc. in Bioresource Engineering from McGill University and co-authored a Food Safety Quality Management System manual aligned with SQF Code Edition 9.
Whether you need a one-time sourcing strategy, hands-on vendor negotiation, or ongoing supplier management, I bring real operational experience not just theory to your procurement challenges.
Product type:
Raw material
FAQ
What industries do you have procurement experience in?
My core experience is in food manufacturing and agri-industries — including raw materials, packaging, and capital equipment sourcing. I've also worked in seed production and agricultural supply chains, so I understand both processed food and raw agricultural input procurement.
Do you have experience with international/global suppliers?
Yes. I currently manage a global supplier base spanning Japan, Korea, China, India, Germany, Italy, Mexico, the USA, and Canada — including lead-time monitoring and supply risk mitigation across those regions.
Can you help with SAP or ERP-based procurement systems?
Yes. I led a SAP Material Requirements Planning (MRP) implementation at Syngenta Canada and hold a certification in MRP Strategies in SAP. I can advise on procurement workflows within SAP MM/MRP or help you structure processes for another ERP system.
Do you handle contract negotiation, or just sourcing strategy?
Both, depending on the package. Basic is a strategy and audit-only tier. Standard and Premium include hands-on vendor outreach and contract negotiation, where I work directly with suppliers on your behalf.
What if I need help with food safety or quality compliance in procurement?
I co-authored a Food Safety Quality Management System manual aligned with SQF Code Edition 9, so I can factor food safety and QC requirements into supplier selection and RFQ processes — not just cost and lead time.
How quickly can we get started?
Basic delivers in 3 days, Standard in 7 days, and Premium in 14 days. If you need something outside these windows, message me before ordering and I'll confirm feasibility.
Do you sign an NDA?
Yes, I'm happy to sign an NDA before reviewing sensitive supplier, pricing, or contract information. Just send it over after we connect.
