• Orchestrated a team to achieve a substantial cost saving of INR 90 Cr in the last 3 years through innovative sourcing strategies.• Pioneered the sourcing of various components (including casting, forging, bearing, fasteners & machining components) with an annual spend of INR 900 Cr., achieving a cost saving of 12% from budgeted costs and 7% from target costs in new models.• Enhanced EBIDTA growth by 2% in the mid-segment through the application of cost optimization techniques.• Successfully on-boarded 7 new supply chain partners to expedite the launch of premium two-wheelers.Expanded capacities of critical castings & forging parts from zero to 700/day in 10 weeks to meet the demand for new premium models.• Implemented a vendor consolidation strategy that reduced the supplier base, leading to improved operational efficiency and better negotiation leverage with key suppliers.• Led strategic cost-saving initiatives resulting in substantial savings, optimized supplier relationships, and facilitated the successful onboarding of new supply chain partners, driving operational excellence and profitability.• Mitigated the risk by proactive financial health check-up of key suppliers and de-risked supplies to ensure business continuity.• Deployed effective sourcing strategy in critical part families like casting, bearing, forging, machining to enhance supply performance.

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Auto component development

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