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Seasoned Global Sourcing Professional | 20+ Years' Expertise | Cost Efficiency and Supplier ExcellenceWith over two decades of procurement and global sourcing experience, I'm a dynamic professional specializing in strategic commodity and category acquisition. My 12+ years with a leading US-based OEM manufacturer have honed my global sourcing acumen. I'm entrusted with spearheading regional sourcing while supporting global efforts.Specialization: Proficient in sourcing Steel, Steel Castings, Forgings, Iron Castings, Machined Parts, and Steel Products, with category spend of $70-100 million.Regional Scope: I manage ASEAN country sourcing, optimizing supplier relationships for supply chain resilience.Cost Reduction: My record includes delivering $3M+ cost reductions through strategic sourcing.Key Competencies:Sourcing Strategy: Expertise in formulating and executing competitive sourcing strategies.Supplier Development: Lead supplier development initiatives to enhance performance.Quality Improvement: Collaborate for supplier quality improvements.Project Management: Monitor project progress using advanced tools.NPI Support: Vital NPI program support to ensure seamless sourcing transitions.Negotiation & Agreements: Negotiate and manage supplier agreements.Resourcing & Cost Reduction: Identify and execute cost-saving projects.Material Optimization: Optimize materials to reduce costs and lead times.Quality Assurance: Deploy APQP methodologies and PPAP validation.Collaboration: Continuous dialogue with internal customers and suppliers.Quality Initiatives: Initiate quality improvements, achieving zero-rejection quality.Notable Achievements:- Developed five Indian steel mills to enhance capacity.- Localized material specs, reducing import dependency.- $3,000/unit cost savings on 12 Steel casting NPI projects.- Established a comprehensive Should Cost Model for Unformed Steel.- Zero-rejection quality level through technical supplier agreements.- Two-time Innovation Fair Award recipient.- Conducted Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) workshops, driving process improvements and cost reductions.I'm passionate about efficiency, innovation, and top-tier quality in global sourcing. Let's connect to explore collaboration opportunities for achieving your procurement and sourcing.
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Supplier Development LeadCaterpillar India Pvt LtdChennai, Tn, In -
Supplier Development LeadCaterpillar India Pvt Ltd Jul 2013 - PresentGreater Chennai AreaIdentify the potential supplier, conduct an assessment, and approve the supplier.Assess capacity based on customer demand and work towards improving capacity in the event of a shortfall.Collaborate with suppliers to ensure defect-free product delivery through process improvement.Identify and respond to failure modes by effectively revising the control plan.Develop a balanced supply base to reach localization and import without affecting assurance of supply.Identify and document cost drivers through cost modelling to efficiently manage price changes.Work collaboratively with process partners and suppliers to increase the value proportion.Manage product development in a timely manner and ensure documentation. Perform product/ process validation to ensure specification requirements are met. Conduct a regular supplier performance review to monitor and enhance supplier performance. -
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What company does Kumar P. work for?
Kumar P. works for Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
What is Kumar P.'s role at the current company?
Kumar P.'s current role is Supplier Development Lead.
What schools did Kumar P. attend?
Kumar P. attended Birla Institute Of Technology And Science, Pilani, University Of Madras.
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Kumar P. has skills like Supplier Development, Supplier Evaluation, Supplier Quality, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Project Management, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, Quality System, New Product Implementations, Cost Reduction Management.
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