• Spearheaded the entire project, leading the Project purchase and commodity Sourcing efforts for the Citroen C3 vehicles.• Leading a team of 30 or more individuals to meet project readiness, planning, and staying within the target cost for the start of production is a significant leadership achievement.• Leading a Monozukuri workshop’s aimed at generating cost reduction ideas to drive a 15% reduction in costs is a significant initiative that required strategic planning, facilitation… Show more • Spearheaded the entire project, leading the Project purchase and commodity Sourcing efforts for the Citroen C3 vehicles.• Leading a team of 30 or more individuals to meet project readiness, planning, and staying within the target cost for the start of production is a significant leadership achievement.• Leading a Monozukuri workshop’s aimed at generating cost reduction ideas to drive a 15% reduction in costs is a significant initiative that required strategic planning, facilitation skills, and cross-functional collaboration. • Being instrumental in bringing three new top hats to the IAP (India, Asea Pacific) region by working with cross-functional teams and making a positive business which demonstrated the ability to drive business growth. Show less

MIGRATIONS | MATERIAL MASTER MANAGEMENT / PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS Architected transformation initiatives to drive a step-change in procurement productivity and performance. Successfully accomplished a project on process migration and management of Material Master Management; gained deep insights into end to end supply chain management.  Led a team of 75+ members for global material master management in the R2P space; migrated $9Mn work from North America to India; SPOC to monitor… Show more MIGRATIONS | MATERIAL MASTER MANAGEMENT / PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS Architected transformation initiatives to drive a step-change in procurement productivity and performance. Successfully accomplished a project on process migration and management of Material Master Management; gained deep insights into end to end supply chain management.  Led a team of 75+ members for global material master management in the R2P space; migrated $9Mn work from North America to India; SPOC to monitor key deliverables including on time delivery and quality of work- Achieved savings of $5Mn every year with TAT improvement of 84%, WIP reduction of 28%, 16 Automation tools & 100% process documentation- Used Robots and to reduce manual touch points; reduced headcount by 35% to 40%. Executed OPEX project; drove 15% improvement in process efficiency; documented all process changes in BWL.LEADERSHIP INCUSION | HEALTH & SAFETY | TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Shouldered and led additional responsibility for inclusion through leadership commitment that impacted 1500+ employees. Acted as Site Safety Lead; sustained and enhanced the safety culture in the workplace. Directed employee training and technical competence development programs; assured talent retention; imparted training in various GM Processes like GVDP, Basic Negotiation, GM Purchasing Process, eSOR and Tax Structure. Show less

 Spearhead the Chassis team; formulated purchasing, sourcing and supplier development strategy for projects worth $35Mn; achieved cost saving of 4.2%. Created and executed sourcing plans for a category, department, or project to meet customer needs; met 100% localization with GM Motors India, Bengaluru. Negotiated and implemented supplier agreements/contracts that meet the business needs of cross-functional stakeholders and achieved sustainable relationships with… Show more  Spearhead the Chassis team; formulated purchasing, sourcing and supplier development strategy for projects worth $35Mn; achieved cost saving of 4.2%. Created and executed sourcing plans for a category, department, or project to meet customer needs; met 100% localization with GM Motors India, Bengaluru. Negotiated and implemented supplier agreements/contracts that meet the business needs of cross-functional stakeholders and achieved sustainable relationships with suppliers. Established frameworks and set mid/long term targets for suppliers; monitored their performance; reviewed the same on timely basis. Show less

 Accomplished sourcing of major interior and exterior commodity for $53Mn (30% less than Thailand); completed sourcing with 5.2% ($48Mn) reduction in the total budget. Managed end-to-end Interiors Seats, Door Trims, IP, Headliner, Carpet, Trim Parts, Fuel Tank, and other major Interior and Exterior Parts; completed sourcing within 6 Months for all the above commodities. Acted as Project In charge for projects implemented across ISUZU Japan and ISUZU India; decided action plan for… Show more  Accomplished sourcing of major interior and exterior commodity for $53Mn (30% less than Thailand); completed sourcing with 5.2% ($48Mn) reduction in the total budget. Managed end-to-end Interiors Seats, Door Trims, IP, Headliner, Carpet, Trim Parts, Fuel Tank, and other major Interior and Exterior Parts; completed sourcing within 6 Months for all the above commodities. Acted as Project In charge for projects implemented across ISUZU Japan and ISUZU India; decided action plan for meeting project timeline (Sourcing Activity). Managed a team of 25+ members for all the sourcing activities handled at TCS; acted as a SPOC for any sourcing, packaging related queries. Show less

 Accountable for interior and exterior commodities; worked on the project for developing Toyota’s first small car, Toyota Etios. Assessed supplier performance; formulated sourcing strategy to meet organizational goals of cost, quality, delivery, product development and technology upgradation. Formulated SCM plans for smooth execution of projects within time & cost parameters; mitigated supply risk and negotiating supply agreements with suppliers. Operated in-line with SQE… Show more  Accountable for interior and exterior commodities; worked on the project for developing Toyota’s first small car, Toyota Etios. Assessed supplier performance; formulated sourcing strategy to meet organizational goals of cost, quality, delivery, product development and technology upgradation. Formulated SCM plans for smooth execution of projects within time & cost parameters; mitigated supply risk and negotiating supply agreements with suppliers. Operated in-line with SQE, Engineering & Supplier; identified and resolved supplier issues to ensure smooth Launch/SORP; implemented counter measure for troubled suppliers; supported Supply Chain Team towards Zero Line Stop. Part of cross functional team for product development; reported cost movements; handled escalations; ensured that the sourcing is within the set cost targets. Show less

As junior most in the Organization had management successfully sourcing and ordering indigenously. Streamlined Ordering process by linking Customer requirement to ordering, receipt and production, there by effectively controlling inventory and ensured zero loss of production. Proposed and developed new parts with alternative process & Material for cost reduction.