Team Leadership: Lead a team of six professionals in sourcing and procurement for direct and indirect products and services across APAC and EMEA, focusing on Automotive, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences, MRO, and CAPEX.Process Transformation & ARIBA Integration: Oversee the migration of sourcing and procurement activities into ARIBA, customizing the platform to meet client needs and ensuring smooth operations.Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Direct sourcing processes across… Show more Team Leadership: Lead a team of six professionals in sourcing and procurement for direct and indirect products and services across APAC and EMEA, focusing on Automotive, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences, MRO, and CAPEX.Process Transformation & ARIBA Integration: Oversee the migration of sourcing and procurement activities into ARIBA, customizing the platform to meet client needs and ensuring smooth operations.Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Direct sourcing processes across multiple domains, negotiating key commercial terms like pricing, contracts, discounts, and risk mitigation. Execute strategies to achieve significant annual savings.Support for NPD & Supply Chain: Provide essential support for New Product Development (NPD) and Introduction (NPI) in Automotive and Life Sciences, ensuring effective procurement and supply chain integration.Global Collaboration: Partner with Infosys leaders to commercialize new and existing products, aligning with market demands in MRO and CAPEX.Consultant Role: As an SCM lead, provide expert consultancy in supply chain optimization, leveraging deep industry knowledge to enhance client processes, drive efficiency, and ensure best practices in sourcing and procurement.IT Procurement: Manage IT-related contracts, including software renewals and hardware agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Cost Savings: Achieve 8-9% savings on a $3.3 million spend through strategic sourcing levers like Zero-Based Costing, focusing on CAPEX and MRO.Supplier Risk Management: Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for supplier onboarding, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.Client Engagement: Collaborate with Infosys to expand service offerings, integrating client processes like spend analysis and invoice processing.Quality Assurance & UAT: Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and quality assurance to ensure procurement systems meet high standards across all sectors. Show less

• Responsible for NPD Product supplier scouting based on Make in India -Localization• Development of alternative local sources for imported raw materials which help in cost saving.• Verifying Supplier Due Diligence before NDA/CDA Sign-Off.• Part of a cross-functional team for Techno-Commercial Negotiation finalization.• Responsible for Proto Part completion to till Testing and validation (End to End Cycle – Source to Pay)• Supporting APQP & PPAP for Developing & Developed… Show more • Responsible for NPD Product supplier scouting based on Make in India -Localization• Development of alternative local sources for imported raw materials which help in cost saving.• Verifying Supplier Due Diligence before NDA/CDA Sign-Off.• Part of a cross-functional team for Techno-Commercial Negotiation finalization.• Responsible for Proto Part completion to till Testing and validation (End to End Cycle – Source to Pay)• Supporting APQP & PPAP for Developing & Developed Parts.• Active contribution to the CFT team for developing & sourcing more than 150 parts no. of Marine Diesel Engine & Power kit. Including engine machined-fabricated parts, casting components, mounting brackets, rubber Hoses, fasteners, electrical sensors & components, control panel, AVM, wiring harness, fuel, and oil piping etc.• Part of the development team of a cooling system for Marine & power kit applications: Comprising-Heat Exchangers, Radiators, Engine Fan, Water Pump etc. Exhaust systems for Marine & power kit applications consisting of treatment systems, Silencers, heat shield sensors etcImport & Export Job Outline:• Import shipment activity managed: Purchase order, shipment scheduling, freight forwarding (Ex-work/FOB/CIF/CIP), CHA nomination, customs clearance, HSN code, duty calculation, coordination for port activity, documentation• Based on production planning or sales demand, coordinate for the order to overseas suppliers against demand material procurement as per their manufacturing lead time and transit time• RFQ to freight forwarder based on packing list received from the shipper, compare the best forwarder in terms of cost, delivery, and service & market presence. Release PO for shipment execution• Coordination with CHA for trade-related document compliance, select the right HSN code/ GSTIN of a respective part commodity for Bill of Entry finalization & custom duty payment with the n timeline• CFS clearance•new supplier selection & evaluation audits ISO 9000:2015) Show less

• Setting up the weekly, monthly, and quarterly procurement plan & Spend Analysis.• Analyze demand/supply data (MRP) to determine areas for planning and production performance improvement.• Implementing systems to avoid situations like over-stocking or out-of-stock which cause production and financial losses.• Liaison with the finance department for timely payment of bills.• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritise responsibilities, meet client deadlines and… Show more • Setting up the weekly, monthly, and quarterly procurement plan & Spend Analysis.• Analyze demand/supply data (MRP) to determine areas for planning and production performance improvement.• Implementing systems to avoid situations like over-stocking or out-of-stock which cause production and financial losses.• Liaison with the finance department for timely payment of bills.• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritise responsibilities, meet client deadlines and turn around high volumes of requests in peak periods• Developing reports on procurement and usage of the material for top management.• ABC classification of vendors based on criteria like cost, quality, timely delivery etc.• Planning Indirect/Direct parts Month-wise consumptions parametric.• Review compliance Violations and take necessary actions, if required• Interact with global counterparts to plan and maintain daily supply chain operations for critical suppliers or customers in materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management, or order fulfilment.• Lead cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement short and mid-term tactical improvements.• Analyze and interpret KPIs to identify areas for improvement and action plans.• Spend analysis & reducing sourcing cycles; Using buying profile quadrants to optimize sourcing.• Interaction with global counterparts & their internal stakeholders.• Developing Warehouse Management systems.• Ensure common processes are being utilized and internal controls are in place. Show less

•Perform P2P activities related to development & purchase of proprietary, sheet metal & piping components.• Working exposure in ERP Implementation- Data Scan-SCM.• Maintained documentation for preferred vendors by performing manufacturing assessments.• Developed alternate suppliers for BOM Non-BOM BOM items for cost reduction, localization, better quality, and service.• Negotiations and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives. Finalize the… Show more •Perform P2P activities related to development & purchase of proprietary, sheet metal & piping components.• Working exposure in ERP Implementation- Data Scan-SCM.• Maintained documentation for preferred vendors by performing manufacturing assessments.• Developed alternate suppliers for BOM Non-BOM BOM items for cost reduction, localization, better quality, and service.• Negotiations and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives. Finalize the payment terms anddispatch terms and enter the same in the PO.• Diligently work with PPC to ensure the availability of material for production, check stock of material at regular intervals times ofintervals shortage, generate demand for material and order the same by raising PO in ERP.• Follow up on placed Purchase orders regularly to ensure-time the delivery of material.• Coordination with store department for verification of stock available in the system and physical stock.• Implementing cost-saving measures to achieve reduction or rejection of raw materials.• Spend analysis of purchased material and find opportunities for cost reduction, better quality, and delivery lead time.• Perform regular performance reviews with suppliers to drive continuous improvements.• Create monthly performance reviews and reports focusing on overall sourcing requirements.• Establishing Systems and Preparing Stock requirements for new locations and existing locations.• Instrumental in raising claims for shortage, damage, price difference, and wrong part principles and follow-up for credit notes.• Conducting quality, Process audits of components, tooling & process.• Quality ensuring of Tooling / process/ Control plan of new Product Development.• Examining failed/ defective machined parts for corrective actions•Project procurement planning.•SPM buying.•Sheet Metal (Raw material)•parts development.•Vendor Development.•Lesser Cutting.•CNC/VMC parts procurements Show less