Mechanical Engineer with Post Graduate in Operation Management having 23+ years of experience in Automotive Industry in the field of Strategic sourcing/ Purchase/ Vendor Development & excellent skills on handling commodities like Aluminium Casting, Cast Iron Casting, Alloy steel Forging & Complex machining. Successfully implementing strategic purchasing processes and initiatives to minimize costs while optimizing profit margins & creating excellent motivated team to work.Presently spearheading the strategic sourcing for all three metallic commodities across all BU at multi locations in Greaves Cotton Ltd, Pune with past experience with major OEMs - Tata Motors Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra, etc.. Skilled in deciding business priorities & implementation of organisational business objectives, corporate goals, short & long term budgets, Annual business plan, routine & tactical planning & execution.I demonstrate excellent analytical, problem solving, research, and communication abilities, along with proficiency in dealing with global internal customers & suppliers.My proven dedication to optimizing purchasing success, along with my ability to build dynamic relationships with vendors and suppliers, will contribute immensely to the success of your company.