Manesh Daniel Mathews

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About Manesh Daniel Mathews

Hi, I’m Manesh Daniel Mathews — a procurement professional with international experience across Germany, India, and the Middle East, currently working as a Category Management specialist – Traded Goods at Hager Group. What I do: I specialize in strategic procurement, supplier management, and cost optimization, with a strong track record of delivering value through innovation, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. At Hager, I manage a portfolio of 35 suppliers, lead risk mitigation initiatives, and recently drove a cost-saving program worth €0.7M through innovative sourcing strategies. Career Journey: Hager Group (Germany): Procurement of traded goods, driving supplier performance, risk management, and strategic sourcing. Bosch (Germany): Master’s thesis & working student in strategic purchasing, focusing on process optimization and supplier negotiations. Bosch Power Tools (Germany): Pricing intern, harmonizing strategies across European markets. IBM (India): Procurement & technical buyer role supporting National Australia Bank (Australia), gaining hands-on experience in supplier communication and stakeholder management. Mechanical Engineering Internships (Dubai & India): Early career roles that built my foundation in technical and operational excellence. Education: M.Eng. – Business Intelligence & Data Analytics (Germany) → Focused on Strategic Management, ERP (SAP S4/HANA), and Business Analytics. B.E. – Mechanical Engineering (India). Key Skills & Strengths: Strategic Procurement | Supplier Negotiation | Contract Management | Risk Mitigation | ERP & Data Analytics (SAP S4/HANA, Power BI, Tableau, Excel)| Cross-Cultural Collaboration | Continuous Improvement What drives me: I am passionate about procurement excellence — building sustainable supply chains, creating cost-efficient solutions, and fostering supplier innovation. I thrive in multicultural environments and enjoy solving complex sourcing challenges with creativity and data. 🤝 Let’s connect: I’m always open to exchanging ideas on procurement, supply chain strategy, and innovation in sourcing. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to collaborate, share insights, or discuss opportunities in procurement and supply chain management.