Parth Shah Email & Phone Number

Gurugram, HR, IN

Gurgaon

• Orchestrated end-to-end procurement processes for diverse expenditure categories, including Agriculture, Lab-related, Fabrication, Technical Services/Consultancy, and F&P for Noodles, managing material and services.
• Led negotiations, drafted, reviewed, and managed procurement contracts, ensuring adherence to legal and compliance requirements.
• Identified, assessed, and supervised suppliers, ensuring their capacity to meet our technical and commercial specifications
• Conducted negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions, optimizing agreements for organizational benefit.
• Managed the complete procurement cycle, collaborating seamlessly with logistics and project teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
• Certified CII-WMPro (Warehouse management Professional) by CII Institute of Logistics.

• Managed the procurement of Proprietary Parts including Fuel Injection System, ECU, Brake Assembly, Control Cables, & Handle Assy, with an annual buy value exceeding INR 720+ Cr.
• Aligned sourcing strategies with R&D Technical Requirements to meet cost targets for new models, ensuring source finalization and development.
• Conducted cost negotiations to secure best SOP Price for all new developing programs, resulting in significant savings of INR 6+ Cr for a new model through innovative cost reduction ideas.
• Collaborated with R&D to support discussions and implement cost reduction initiatives, contributing to budget cost planning and optimizing proto parts requirements for various builds.
• Led multiple New Development Models from Purchasing, overseeing Management Reviews, reporting Gate Wise Model Cost Target vs Actual, and representing Purchasing in CFT meetings for proto requirements, design changes.

Jaipur Area, India

Sanand

• Supervised FG Warehouse and Shipping Operations at Sanand Engine Plant, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Led Material Handling Team & 3rd Party Logistics, optimizing Packing/Sequencing of Engines and Shipping operations, and overseeing Engine Warehouse operations, including Inventory and Storage Management.
• Managed material inventories and coordinated shipping, distribution, and crew dispatching, fostering system robustness through regular training and coaching sessions.
• Implemented Global Ford Production System (GFPS) principles, instilling a culture of continuous improvement among team members in daily operations.
• Provided warehousing support, resolving work-related issues, generating accurate reports, and coordinating activities with other supply-chain units or departments. Additionally, supported cost reductions by optimizing.

Chennai Area, India

• Managed procurement of Driveshafts, Link Shaft Bracket, and AT Shifter Cable for Asia Pacific & Africa, overseeing an annual buy value of $50M.
• Achieved $5.25 million in savings through annual material cost reduction targets via Multi-Year Agreements, VAVE projects, and cost workshops with regional suppliers in 2016 & 2017.
• Developed and executed negotiation strategies to meet sourcing and cost reduction targets through direct supplier negotiations.
• Acted as Global Sourcing Lead for new programs, ensuring the delivery of Launch Tooling and Cost Targets for each region, including Localization efforts.
• Executed Global Commodity Business Plans for Regional applications, delivering Regional Programs based on Global Programs, and cultivated strategic suppliers to support APA's planning.

Chennai Area, India

• Participated in comprehensive training programs focusing on personal and professional development, including mentorship on Global Ford Production System (GFPS), soft skills.
• Volunteered for various social causes during Ford's Global Month of Caring.

Hazira Port, Gujarat

Worked on a project of Maintenance and Operations of Material Handling Systems.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering, 8.16

Activities and Societies: Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE); ISHRAE I pursued Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.

Higher Secondary Education, Science

Secondary Education, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Participated in Various State level and National level Science & Maths Fairs, Participated in Various Elocution.