PARIMALA MANIAM
Leander,Texas
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented Buyer / Supply Chain Professional with extensive experience in purchasing, procurement, and inventory management across multiple industries. Skilled at collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure timely material availability, negotiating with suppliers, and optimizing supply chain processes. Recognized for the ability to work independently or as part of a team, deliver results under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
Currently working in the United States as a Buyer/Supply Chain Professional and seeking career opportunities in Malaysia starting January 2026, as I plan to relocate back. Bringing strong U.S. industry experience in procurement, supplier management, and New Product Introduction (NPI) operations to support Malaysian organizations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Hyliion Inc
05.2024 - Current
- Represent Supply Chain with Design & Development teams. Promote preferred or approved suppliers for future production needs.
- Rapid sourcing of prototype items, leveraging knowledge of drawings & technical specifications, enabling timely New Product Introduction support.
- Strategic & Tactical owner for New Product Introduction supply chain activities, ensuring rapid prototypes & controlled transition to production suppliers.
- Assist in defining & promoting commodity strategies for key areas of to improve cost, quality, and supplier performance.
- Develop resolution of technical challenges disrupting new part or new product builds, supplier quoting, or special process requirements (plating, painting, etc).
- Respond to departmental engineering inquiries, including interpreting engineering specifications and generating strategies for project/system.
- Develop procedures and procedure revisions in support of program implementation.
- Provide leadership and coordination of engineering projects, and assist in the establishment of knowledge, experience, and programs required for effective implementation.
- Collaborate with department management to resolve issues relating to high-visibility engineering activities.
- Provide presentations and information to senior management on a regular basis to communicate the status and performance.
- Resolve and/or escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in a timely fashion.
Buyer
Applied Materials
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Led purchasing activities with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to maintain inventory at planned levels.
- Released purchase orders, managed pull-in/push-out requests per MRP requirements.
- Collaborated with suppliers to expedite materials and explore alternative sources when needed.
- Requested and reviewed supplier quotes, sent drawings/revisions through web portal.
- Cleared past-due POs and maintained buyer console accuracy.
- Reviewed engineering drawings to assess in-house build feasibility before quoting.
- Managed quality notifications and receipt variants for material issues.
- Approved price and delivery changes in supplier portal to ensure accurate procurement data.
Associate III (Procurement – Contingent for Intel)
UST Global (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Executed transactional tasks related to DM/IDM orders and inventory.
- Coordinated inventory movement activities with stakeholders.
- Resolved shipment-related issues to prevent delays.
- Performed system setup and data cleanup to ensure data quality.
Buyer
Venture Electronics Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Coordinated with operations team on urgent orders to meet customer demand.
- Followed up on PO confirmations from suppliers.
- Achieved raw material inventory targets set by departmental KPIs.
Supply Chain Analyst (Buyer)
Escatec Sdn Bhd
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Ensured raw material availability and supported customer order planning.
- Monitored production schedules to meet committed delivery dates.
- Supervised buyers in expediting orders during high demand.
- Maintained safety stock levels and monitored inventory performance.
Operation Coordinator (Logistics)
Transplace Logistics Sdn Bhd
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Supported operations team with urgent orders to meet customer requirements.
- Managed PO confirmations and monitored raw material inventory to meet KPIs.
Internship (Buyer)
Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted in material planning, purchasing, and inventory control.
- Reviewed quotations, participated in supplier negotiations.
- Ensured all materials were properly assigned buyer codes.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) - Human Resource Management
Unitar International University
01.2015
Skills
- Fast learner with strong adaptability to new environments
- Works well under pressure with excellent time management
- Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing competing deadlines
- Strong team collaboration and independent work capabilities
- Result-oriented with focus on process improvement
- Microsoft Office – Proficient
- SAP – Proficient
- Netsuite – Proficient
- Excel – Proficient
- Purchase order management
LANGUAGES
English – Advanced
Malay – Advanced
Tamil – Advanced
Timeline
Buyer
Hyliion Inc
05.2024 - Current
Buyer
Applied Materials
04.2023 - 05.2024
Associate III (Procurement – Contingent for Intel)
UST Global (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
10.2021 - 01.2023
Buyer
Venture Electronics Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
01.2021 - 09.2021
Supply Chain Analyst (Buyer)
Escatec Sdn Bhd
02.2017 - 12.2018
Operation Coordinator (Logistics)
Transplace Logistics Sdn Bhd
03.2016 - 01.2017
Internship (Buyer)
Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd
09.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) - Human Resource Management
Unitar International University