Manan Kumar Singh Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Ka, In

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

 Leading the development & execution of the local sourcing strategies that delivers a competitive advantage driving the strategic supplier initiatives. This includes supplier selection, development, and supplier consolidation to ensure sourcing optimization and overall supplier performance. Lead the development of savings pipeline and sourcing execution for assigned commodity(s) or suppliers, including full accountability for buy and meeting deflation and cash targets. Lead the overall Commodity spend and secure savings in line with annual objectives. Performing detailed cost analysis of components & manufacturing processes used by suppliers to ensure highest quality at the lowest cost solution. Proactive risk assessment of the supply base and development/ execution of mitigation strategies to reduce Single/Sole source risk, secure growth/capacity, and ensure security of supply. Monitor supplier quality and work with Supplier Quality Engineering on implementing improvement plans for Key Technology suppliers within the portfolio Deliver performance and develop improvement plans to ensure business needs are met (including expediting and serving as the escalation path for all supplier related issues/communication) Support Operations and Supply Chain team members to deploy Key Tech portfolio strategy and respond to operational feedback Support activities within the Supplier Risk Management Program improving security and continuity of Supply Lead sourcing contract negotiations and execution of MSA/Supply Agreements Support the execution of NPD projects including obtaining quotes, Supplier Selection, Supplier qualification & on-boarding, and development and execution of the project specific Sourcing strategy. Represent Sourcing in New Product Introduction projects and other Supplier related projects Ensure compliance of all Operational requirements Support transfer projects as appropriate driving actions to conclusions

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

 Devised & implemented major Sourcing strategies for Medical device, Automotive, Aerospace and Industrial product domain while sourcing new business as well as managing turnkey projects People Manager: Leaded and managed team in multi-disciplinary function for E2E sourcing and Supplier transfer for Medical BU like Sourcing, Cost engineering, Supplier Quality (20+ team size). Working with global teams, environments, and experience in managing local and global supplier base Drive E2E sourcing and procurement management activity like Sourcing plan, supplier identification, supplier assessment, RFQ management, price negotiation and supplier finalization, product/assembly development and Qualification through APQP procedure and procurement support for initial production build. Drives early supplier involvement and identifies cost drivers to influence design decision making and achieve target costing Recruit ,Guide, coach, and trained to team to enhance technical skills to achieve the business goal Spend analysis, cost evaluation, and identify potential opportunity for supplier transfer projects. Led complex Cost Engineering activities, manage reporting of results of complex assignments to Management.  Participates in Cost down and VAVE projects and manages reporting of results Project management to achieve desired quality matrices  Onsite supplier visits for Rigorous Manufacturing Site assessment to identify the capable suppliers Supplier performance monitoring inline with KPI,supplier quality agreement and contracts Injection mould, sheet metal die, inspection and assembly fixture development and verification. Conduct detailed supplier APQP reviews using cross-functional teams for all tooling and outsourced products development prior to approving PPAP Performing onsite FAI, PPAP & run at rate for pilot lot dispatch

Pune, Maharashtra, India

 Managed strategic sourcing of parts for SUV Vehicles and Commercial vehicles starting from EVI or RFQ stage till SOP through identification of cost effective suppliers & manufacturers with aim to reduce cost & improving quality & reliability . Handled Project Buy worth 250 Cr INR. Led supplier development of Interior and exterior Plastics,Upholstery,Rubber,Sheet metal (Tubular),Hyraulic lines parts for SUV & Commercial Vehicles. Identified sourced and evaluated potential vendors/suppliers and developing vendors for value addition Responsible for establishing and implementing a sustainable sourcing strategy, which will include Potential Supplier Identification, EVI , Assessment and source selection, supply base rationalization and choosing suppliers for services and materials to meet the established requirements and the goals. Interfaced with national & international suppliers, studying supplier’s competence, & generation of enquiries, preparation of estimates & proposals, technical & commercial negotiations, contract finalization & post award contract administration Managed commercial negotiation with suppliers and manufacturers while keeping abreast with latest market trends Selecting potential vendors in compliance with the company policies &procedures; develop the vendors so as to get the supply of parts at right time and at competitive prices Assigning purchase orders to the suppliers after negotiating and supervising Specs, Quantity, Price, Delivery, & Payments Participating in vendor profiling & supply GAP analysis while develop alternate vendor sources for cost-effective procurements of goods/ services & optimize inventory hold up Attained cost reduction by value analysis/ value engineering, commercial reduction through negotiations with major vendors, resourcing, indigenization, design improvement and global sourcing Managed cost analysis and cost variance Conduct detailed supplier APQP reviews

Pune, Maharashtra, India

 Managed and led sourcing and development of Rubber parts like hose, bushes etc for engine parts Zero based costing ,supplier negotiation and Commercial settlement with supplier  Conducting PPAP aalongwith VQA and ensure PSW signoff before pilot lot delivery  Managed local and overseas suppliers and ensured on-time delivery and quality

Pune, Maharashtra, India

 Managed sourcing of parts for SUV Vehicles and Commercial vehicles starting from EVI or RFQ stage till SOP through identification of cost effective suppliers & manufacturers with aim to reduce cost & improving quality & reliability . Handled Project Buy worth 200 Cr INR. Led development of proprietary and import parts like Brake system, suspension system, clutch actuation system, HVAC for SUV & Commercial vehicle Led development of parts in coordination with R&D, Supplier, Tool Manufacturer and SQA Zero based costing ,supplier negotiation and Commercial settlement with supplier  Develop and maintain relationships/partnerships with internal customers, stakeholders, peers and partners to develop collaborative plans and execute on projects Review with internal customer for timely releasing of purchase order to the supplier to avoid delay of the project Review and follow up with internal customer for timely payment of tooling cost of the component to the selected supplier as per payment plan Conducting PPAP alongwith VQA and ensure PSW signoff before pilot lot delivery  Managed local and overseas suppliers and ensured on-time delivery and quality

Pune, Maharashtra, India

 Supplier management, RFQ Management, Costing, Ensure timely Purchase Order release and payment Monitored all the customer complaints related to bought out components & resolved them  Co-ordinate with internal department for material forcasting and planning inline with production plan