Hello, my name is

Mani Prakash Gade

I am PURCHASING SPECIALIST

I am a purchasing specialist optimizing procurement, reducing costs, and streamlining vendor and inventory operations through data-driven strategies.

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4 + Years of Experience
50+ Completed Projects

Purchasing Specialist

What have i done

my Projects

Cost Reduction | Supplier Performance

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management

Negotiate and manage vendor contracts effectively
Benchmark supplier performance for cost savings
Ensure long-term supplier relationships and compliance
Collaborate with finance and compliance teams for tracking

Efficiency | Accuracy | Speed

ERP & Procurement Automation

Automate ERP procurement workflows to reduce manual effort
Improve order accuracy and reduce cycle time
Enhance reporting and system integration
Support faster purchasing decisions through automation

Inventory Planning & Forecasting

SKU Optimization | Demand Alignment

Analyze SKU performance to prevent overstock or shortages
Align forecasts with demand and warehousing teams
Improve stock turnover and reduce write-offs
Enhance delivery accuracy with proactive planning

Projects

Professional skills

my Talent

Procurement & Sourcing

Strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, and contract management for cost-effective purchasing.

Inventory Control & Forecasting

Reorder point optimization, SKU analysis, and demand planning to reduce overstock and improve accuracy.

ERP & Procurement Automation

Automating workflows within ERP systems to improve order processing efficiency and data accuracy.

Data Analytics & Visualization

Leveraging Power BI, Tableau, and SQL for procurement insights and supplier performance tracking.

Skills

Work Experience

Inventory Coordinator

Hoya Vision Care – Vancouver, British Columbia

March 2024 - Present

Finalized 12+ vendor contracts annually, reducing procurement costs by 15% and improving supplier KPIs through collaboration with finance and compliance teams.

Warehouse – Operations

Amazon – Vancouver, British Columbia

March 2023 - January 2024

Managed over 2000 weekly items using WMS tools, reduced shortages by 17%, and improved order turnaround by 23% through optimized logistics coordination.

Operations – Team Lead

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America – Chennai, India

June 2020 – June 2022

Led an 8-member operations team, reduced contract cycle time by 18%, and improved SLA adherence with a 96% task completion rate.

Education

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)

University Canada West, Vancouver

September 2022 - December 2023

Earned an MBA with a focus on business analytics, operations management, and leadership in global contexts.

Bachelor’s in Business Administration

SRM University, India

May 2017 - June 2020

Completed a BBA degree covering core principles in management, finance, and operations.

Education

Awards

my Accomplishment

Best Performer Award – 2021

Awarded at Guardian Life Insurance for consistent quality and SLA compliance.

Top Fulfillment Performance – Amazon

Recognized for maintaining peak productivity and inventory accuracy during warehouse operations.

Peer Leader – University Canada West

Assisted fellow students with assignments and helped improve conceptual understanding.

Awards

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gademaniprakash@gmail.com |

+1 (778) 325-8320

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