As a senior management professional with 25yrs of enriching experience in the automobile industry, my career is a testament to a relentless pursuit of operational excellence and strategic innovation. Works well in a fast-paced work environment and skilled in leading cross-functional team, managing budget, negotiating costs and contracts, finding solutions and developing strategies to achieve assigned targets.At the heart of my professional journey is a deep-seated expertise in strategic purchasing, product development, and supply chain management—core competencies. I have leveraged to drive Toyota Kirloskar Motor's ascent as one of India's most reputable automobile brands.My tenure with Toyota Kirloskar Motor has seen me helm multifaceted roles, culminating in my current position as Senior Manager of Strategic Planning, Buying, and Purchase Engineering. Here, I lead a dedicated team of over 50 professionals, managing an annual purchase portfolio worth INR 8000 crores. My approach intertwines meticulous strategic planning with hands-on leadership, ensuring seamless parts development, cost management, and the fostering of robust supplier relationships.Key milestones in my career include the dramatic increase of localization from 49% to an ambitious 85%, with sights set on 90% by 2022. I pride myself on instituting initiatives that have consistently realized year-on-year cost reductions, adding to the bottom line while enhancing competitive edge and market responsiveness.In pursuit of my next challenge, I am seeking opportunities that will benefit from my blend of strategic foresight and operational acumen. My goal is to contribute to an organization where innovation, quality, and sustainability are not just ideals, but the foundations of business strategy and culture.Connect with me to explore how we can forge new frontiers in the automobile industry together.📞 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞? Reach out to me directly on +91-9886316609 or feel free to📥 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 me here on LinkedIn or via📧 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: ckum21@gmail.com