 Spearheading the sourcing function and defining the road-map for the sourcing strategy Supplier Parts Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategy Developing and implementing key procurement strategies along with contingency plans to ensure both are aligned to organizational objectives Steering New Supplier Development initiative for supplier evaluation & selection and supplier agreements to meet QCD (Quality, Cost & Delivery) targets Identifying procurement needs and… Show more  Spearheading the sourcing function and defining the road-map for the sourcing strategy Supplier Parts Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategy Developing and implementing key procurement strategies along with contingency plans to ensure both are aligned to organizational objectives Steering New Supplier Development initiative for supplier evaluation & selection and supplier agreements to meet QCD (Quality, Cost & Delivery) targets Identifying procurement needs and establishing best-in-class sourcing strategies at the lowest total cost of ownership, developing vendors for better price, quality, delivery & increased volumes Improving supplier capability & capacity to meet the business needs based on KPIs, conducting monthly supplier evaluation meetings, and maintaining the supply base that balances the volume Piloting zero based costing & price negotiations, price & tooling cost finalization's for components with suppliers for related commodities Driving New Product Parts Development as per QCD & Timeline Targets Finalizing supply terms & conditions, conducting periodic rate review & price revisions and identifying/ developing alternate suppliers for cost reductions Facilitating material cost improvement by identifying opportunities related to localization, supplier negotiation and VA/VE ideas Maintaining pricing trend data of BOM Cost Formulating budgets for timely procurement of various critical components and ensuring uninterrupted supply of components to end users Show less

 Drove Business Development, Key Account Management, Customer Relationship Management, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Environmental Analysis, Product Portfolio Analysis /Product Positioning, Customer Satisfaction, ProfitabilityImprovement, Commercials Finalization, Proactive Customer Engagement, Market Forecast, Customer Battle Plan and Product Development Strategy Administered Program Management and facilitated project schedule integration with customer… Show more  Drove Business Development, Key Account Management, Customer Relationship Management, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Environmental Analysis, Product Portfolio Analysis /Product Positioning, Customer Satisfaction, ProfitabilityImprovement, Commercials Finalization, Proactive Customer Engagement, Market Forecast, Customer Battle Plan and Product Development Strategy Administered Program Management and facilitated project schedule integration with customer schedule Managed commodities like Die Casting, Forging, Sheet Metal, Proprietary & Miscellaneous Conducted suppliers’ identification, assessment & qualification in line with NSK Global processes and developed ‘’A’’ Class Vendors Performed sourcing of parts as per defined quality levels & conforming to competitive prices in close alignment with Global Sourcing & Local needs Executed Regular Evaluation of Supplier Performance in terms of QC D and purchase agreements to meet the overall businessgoals as well as reviewing sourcing strategies in line with supplier’s performance Steered supplier risk assessment/ mitigation /contingency mapping & planning to prevent any emergency Devised Strategy for Year On Year Cost Reduction in Material Cost Through Supplier Negotiation’s, VA/VE, Localization, make to Buy, buy to Make, Bench-marking Initiative & ensured Implementation as per project timelines Developed Annual Operating Plan & budget & secured approval from Top Management Reported Annual Operating Plan Budget vs. Actual on monthly basis to Global Purchasing Office, Japan & India Office Show less

 Set-Up Of Green Field Plant  Plant Operations Management Drove Vendor development & Strategic sourcing of vehicle parts for domestic as well as CNH Global plants requirements Facilitated continuous supplier’s performance measurement (on QCD parameters) & implemented corrective action plans Delivered continuous benchmarking of purchasing practices and implemented corrective action plan for organizations benefits Administered Global sourcing for forty plants located in… Show more  Set-Up Of Green Field Plant  Plant Operations Management Drove Vendor development & Strategic sourcing of vehicle parts for domestic as well as CNH Global plants requirements Facilitated continuous supplier’s performance measurement (on QCD parameters) & implemented corrective action plans Delivered continuous benchmarking of purchasing practices and implemented corrective action plan for organizations benefits Administered Global sourcing for forty plants located in US, Europe & APAC regions Show less

 Managed development & procurement of engine parts (Forgings, Castings, Machined, Proprietary Parts (Pistons, Rings) & Imported Parts (Injectors, Oil Seals) Administered vendor development of engine components (M/CD) for export purpose (for export to M/s Sisu Diesel, Finland) as well as for spare market requirements Drove Value Eng. of RS. 150 per engine in Valmet Model Received recognition for keeping inventory at lowest level & for development of items in record period for 30… Show more  Managed development & procurement of engine parts (Forgings, Castings, Machined, Proprietary Parts (Pistons, Rings) & Imported Parts (Injectors, Oil Seals) Administered vendor development of engine components (M/CD) for export purpose (for export to M/s Sisu Diesel, Finland) as well as for spare market requirements Drove Value Eng. of RS. 150 per engine in Valmet Model Received recognition for keeping inventory at lowest level & for development of items in record period for 30 – 42 HP tractors Conferred with Periodic Special Performance Awards from organization for excellent performance Show less