Jishnu PProcurement Specialist
Profile

Procurement Specialist with 6+ years of experience in SAP-driven procure-to-pay operations, strategic sourcing, and vendor management within global engineering and aviation environments. Skilled in RFx execution, supplier negotiations, purchase order lifecycle management, invoice resolution, and vendor performance monitoring. Proven track record of cost optimization, supply continuity management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, logistics, and finance teams.

Professional Experience
Process Specialist - cMRO Buyer, Lufthansa Technik Services India
Oct 2025 – Present | Bangalore

  • •Drove procurement governance within the P2P lifecycle, ensuring adherence to internal policies and audit standards.

  • •Lead onboarding and functional training for new team members on end-to-end P2P processes, SAP MM workflows, and procurement policies.
    • Buyer - cMRO, Lufthansa Technik Services India
    Aug 2023 – Oct 2025 | Bangalore

  • •Managed end-to-end procurement operations for the cMRO division, ensuring timely sourcing and delivery of critical components and services.

  • •Coordinated with suppliers to reconcile overdue purchase orders and obtain updated delivery schedules to maintain supply continuity.

  • •Thoroughly evaluated purchase requisitions for accuracy and adherence to technical specifications.

  • •Created and managed Purchase Orders for Test, Repair and Overhaul of various aircraft components.

  • •Analyzed quotes from suppliers and processed them in SAP as per company's decision matrix.

  • •Collaborated with multiple interfaces including Production Engineers, Material Planners, Logistics Department and Customer Service to ensure smooth procure-to-pay operations.

  • •Maintained regular interactions with Lead Supplier Managers and Tactical Supplier Managers to ensure seamless supply chain operations.

  • •Assessed vendor related risks and performance issues and escalated them to ensure timely resolution and minimize supply chain disruptions.

  • •Expedited critical units and ensured timely delivery by constantly following up with vendors.

  • •Investigated invoice mismatches and resolved payment blocks by coordinating with vendors, finance teams, and goods receipt documentation.

  • •Managed purchase order amendments including price updates, delivery revisions, and part number changes.

  • •Achieved cost savings exceeding €90,000 through strategic supplier negotiations
    • Procurement Specialist, ABB India
    Jul 2019 – Aug 2023 | Bangalore

  • •Managed procurement operations of ABB’s robotics division in the USA.

  • •Analyzed open purchase requisition reports to source potential suppliers for each material.

  • •Performed RFx (RFQ/​RFP/​RFI) to determine availability, pricing, and terms of sale.

  • •Compared supplier quotations across price, specifications, and delivery timelines to identify best-value vendors.

  • •Converted Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders (PR-PO processing).

  • •Proactively followed up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and resolution of supply delays.

  • •Interacted with lead buyers and project managers to ensure flawless operation of critical projects.

  • •Prepared weekly KPI reports and organized review meetings with stakeholders.

  • •Identified and drove continuous improvement opportunities to streamline process and improve accuracy and efficiency within operations.
    • Skills
    RFx (RFI/RFQ/RFP) Management
    Vendor Management
    Negotiation
    Stakeholder Engagement
    SAP MM (ERP Systems)
    Quality Audits & Compliance
    Purchase Order Management
    Advanced MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Reporting)
    Education
    BE in Electrical and Electronics, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology
    2014 – 2018 | Bangalore
    Tools and Certifications
    MS-Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
    ServiceNow
    JIRA
    SAP MM
    Lean six sigma Yellow Belt certified
    Achievements
    Received 'Above and beyond the call' award for significant contribution during process transition.
    Received Trailblazers spot award twice during quarterly townhall meeting.