Praveen Varghese Email & Phone Number

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Leading Daimler Trucks Cabin Interior and Exterior commodity purchasing and NPD team (comprising 6 team members) for covering end to end supply chain for Trims (hard and soft), seating system , glasses, HVAC, Paints and sealants, Door Module's and Latch systems

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Lead for Direct Commodity Sourcing/Procurement* Plastic parts, HVAC, Glass, Paints, Mirror Assembly * Strategic Sourcing, Annual cost improvement, commodity supplier strategy, critical supplier management, new part development support, supplier relationship management

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Commodity Sourcing/Procurement/Supplier management * Cabin Plastic Trims (Molding/Painting/Assy)* Glass* HVAC systems * Mirror Assembly* Weatherstrips

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Industry Sector: Tier1 Automotive Manufacturer MNC for Bumper Assy, Door Trim Assy, plastic parts, majorly for Hyundai Kia globally and Ford in India. Job Responsibility: • Managing the Total Supply Chain management - New Product development, Purchasing/materials and quality, production, and logistics for Bumper Assembly of Ford Ecosport MCA & Ford Endeavour and door trims-fender for Daimler – Isuzu & Ashok LeylandKey Achievements: o Project management and Development of… Show more Industry Sector: Tier1 Automotive Manufacturer MNC for Bumper Assy, Door Trim Assy, plastic parts, majorly for Hyundai Kia globally and Ford in India. Job Responsibility: • Managing the Total Supply Chain management - New Product development, Purchasing/materials and quality, production, and logistics for Bumper Assembly of Ford Ecosport MCA & Ford Endeavour and door trims-fender for Daimler – Isuzu & Ashok LeylandKey Achievements: o Project management and Development of suppliers and plant system for smooth SOP, within the cost targetso Stabilization of materials management, quality systems and production-delivery to meet customer quality & delivery targetso Achievement of Ford Q1 and MMOG certification within 1year of SOPo Annual savings or cost reduction through improvements o New Supplier development - painting, plating & injectiono Team & organization behaviour development and management (30+ direct & Indirect staff)o Monthly Business economics analysis and improvement action o Betterment of information systems for internal & external needs Show less

Chennai Area, India

Industry Sector: Automotive Manufacturer MNCJob Responsibility: • $ 100 Million annual Buy of commodity - Exhaust System & plastics for markets – India, China, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia & South Africa• Responsible for Commodity Strategy System, Supplier Optimization, strategic sourcing, Costing & negotiation, Global Procurement Commodity Strategy Business Plan development & Supplier relationship / Risk Management and team development/management of buyers (05 buyers).Key… Show more Industry Sector: Automotive Manufacturer MNCJob Responsibility: • $ 100 Million annual Buy of commodity - Exhaust System & plastics for markets – India, China, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia & South Africa• Responsible for Commodity Strategy System, Supplier Optimization, strategic sourcing, Costing & negotiation, Global Procurement Commodity Strategy Business Plan development & Supplier relationship / Risk Management and team development/management of buyers (05 buyers).Key Achievements: • Global commodity business plan establishment for exhaust cold end• Supplier quotation gap closure of 25% to 5% through various cost workshop & VA/VE activities• Productivity improvement year on year @ ~3% with regional & global negotiation with Global Purchasing• Project management & Sourcing of various new programs within the cost -target and on-time execution of project milestones (China - C346, C490, CD531, C520, B515, India - B562, B515, Thailand - T6/UP375, C346 & B515, South Africa - T6/UP375, Taiwan - C346/B515, Australia - B515, NA - B500 & UP375)• Team & individual buyer development plan (objectives, competency assessment, periodic performance review & continuous feedback for improvement etc.) – 5 team direct Show less

Cochin Area, India

Industry Sector: Manufacturer of Voltage stabilizers, electrical cables and pumpsJob Responsibility: • Purchase Amount: $ 1Million annually - Responsible for supply Chain Management of Raw Materials (Copper, Aluminum, and PVC Products) for all units (cables, voltage stabilizers etc.)Key Achievements:• Establishment of new supplier bases for raw-materials• Inventory reduction of raw materials based on re-order system with min/max control system• on-time delivery… Show more Industry Sector: Manufacturer of Voltage stabilizers, electrical cables and pumpsJob Responsibility: • Purchase Amount: $ 1Million annually - Responsible for supply Chain Management of Raw Materials (Copper, Aluminum, and PVC Products) for all units (cables, voltage stabilizers etc.)Key Achievements:• Establishment of new supplier bases for raw-materials• Inventory reduction of raw materials based on re-order system with min/max control system• on-time delivery management system based on run-down chart system• Contract agreements with MOQ & Cost-Reduction achievements with annual turnover. Show less

Cochin Area, India

Industry Sector: World's Third Largest Manufacturer of Electronic & Electrical ConnectorsJob Responsibility: As part of the FCI Corporate Purchasing, my job responsibility is to supervise the team and also contribute to the Organization by: • Analysis & Reporting: Category Wise, Commodity Wise, Division Wise, Global, Manufacturing Site• Strategic Sourcing Support: Support the Commodity/Sourcing Manager for Sourcing Projects • Procure to Pay: - Transactional Support: e-Procure… Show more Industry Sector: World's Third Largest Manufacturer of Electronic & Electrical ConnectorsJob Responsibility: As part of the FCI Corporate Purchasing, my job responsibility is to supervise the team and also contribute to the Organization by: • Analysis & Reporting: Category Wise, Commodity Wise, Division Wise, Global, Manufacturing Site• Strategic Sourcing Support: Support the Commodity/Sourcing Manager for Sourcing Projects • Procure to Pay: - Transactional Support: e-Procure to Pay SupportKey Achievements: * Developed Purchasing KPI Dashboard with an objective of Overall Visibility of Spending* Cost Saving of 100,000Euro achieved through Cost Breakdown Negotiation for Global Sourcing Show less

Dallas, Texas, United States

Industry Sector: Manufacturer of Industrial and Home consumer goods: Drapery Rods, Finials.Job Responsibility: • Purchase Amount : $ 1million annually• Responsible for sourcing, costing, quality & delivery management • Domestic & International procurement of steel & brass components, MRO, packaging, ChemicalsKey Achievements: * Cost Saving of USD $400,000 through ICC sourcing

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Industry Sector: Manufacturer of Cars .Auxiliary overseas plant of Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan. Job Responsibility: Responsible for Purchasing in Toyota Way w.r.t cost/ quality/delivery management as well as ERP • Purchase Amount: INR 200Million annually • Components & Commodities: Resin/Plastics, Rubber & Tires, Seat & Interior Systems, Lamp System • Sourcing, Pricing & Cost planning of new parts (new supplier selection) - Corolla Altis, Small Car Project Key… Show more Industry Sector: Manufacturer of Cars .Auxiliary overseas plant of Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan. Job Responsibility: Responsible for Purchasing in Toyota Way w.r.t cost/ quality/delivery management as well as ERP • Purchase Amount: INR 200Million annually • Components & Commodities: Resin/Plastics, Rubber & Tires, Seat & Interior Systems, Lamp System • Sourcing, Pricing & Cost planning of new parts (new supplier selection) - Corolla Altis, Small Car Project Key Achievements: * Strategic sourcing for New Small Project thereby reducing the restricting number of new suppliers to achieve total low cost with maximum utilization of machine capacity. * Cost Reduction achievement of ~3% YoY for Innova & Corolla * International Buyers Training Certification by Toyota Japan Show less

Hosur Area, India

Industry Sector: Manufacturer of 2/3-Wheeler Vehicles in India & Indonesia. Responsible for Purchasing & New Part Development w.r.t Quality, Cost & Delivery and Material management in SAP R3 - MM Module • Plastic Components, Lamps, FR & RR Shock Absorbers, Frame Assembly, Fuel Tank, Rubber Parts & Tires, Aluminum Pressure Die Casting Components, Swing Arm Assembly, Seat Assembly, Switch Assembly, Mirror Assembly And Grip L&R, of Motorcycle Division

Post Graduate Diploma (Mba), International Trade

Nirma Institute Of Technology (Bachelor Of Engineering), Mechanical Engineering

Cbse, Mathematics & Science