I am Uma Shankar Mishra, a procurement and vendor management professional with 16+ years of experience across manufacturing and industrial sectors. In my current role as Manager Purchase, I lead end-to-end sourcing, supplier development, budgeting, and inventory control, while ensuring compliance and building strong vendor relationships to keep the supply chain reliable. I am skilled at optimizing inventory using ABC analysis and MRP, driving cost reductions and service levels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on supply chain improvements. I enjoy building lasting partnerships with vendors and continuously improving procurement processes.

I am Uma Shankar Mishra, a procurement and vendor management professional with 16+ years of experience across manufacturing and industrial sectors. In my current role as Manager Purchase, I lead end-to-end sourcing, supplier development, budgeting, and inventory control, while ensuring compliance and building strong vendor relationships to keep the supply chain reliable. I am skilled at optimizing inventory using ABC analysis and MRP, driving cost reductions and service levels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on supply chain improvements. I enjoy building lasting partnerships with vendors and continuously improving procurement processes.

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I am Uma Shankar Mishra, a procurement and vendor management professional with 16+ years of experience across manufacturing and industrial sectors. In my current role as Manager Purchase, I lead end-to-end sourcing, supplier development, budgeting, and inventory control, while ensuring compliance and building strong vendor relationships to keep the supply chain reliable.

I am skilled at optimizing inventory using ABC analysis and MRP, driving cost reductions and service levels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on supply chain improvements. I enjoy building lasting partnerships with vendors and continuously improving procurement processes.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Sales Manager at ITCL
May 1, 2018 - Present
Manager Purchase at The India Thermit Corporation Ltd
May 1, 2018 - Present
Led the end-to-end purchasing function for the SBU, including sourcing and procurement, identifying new suppliers, preparing material budgets, controlling raw material inventory, negotiating with vendors, auditing supplier performance, developing supplier initiatives, and coordinating supply-chain activities.
Assistant Manager - Purchase at Schmalz India Pvt Ltd
May 31, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Supported procurement activities, evaluated suppliers, negotiated pricing/terms, and coordinated to ensure timely material supply; maintained vendor relationships and contributed to continuous improvement in procurement processes.
Senior Sales Engineer at SMC Pneumatics India Pvt Ltd
September 30, 2010 - October 8, 2025
Provided technical sales support and customer engagement; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver pneumatic and automation solutions; contributed to business development during tenure.

Education

Bachelor of Technology at MPEC
July 2, 2001 - June 30, 2005
Instrumentation , Electronics , Pneumatics
MBA (Sales & Marketing) at CSJM University, Kanpur
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
B.Tech (Electronics & Instrumentation) at UP Technical University, Lucknow
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services, Other