Neerav Amin, M.S. 248-***-****

*** ******** **. ********** *****, MI 48304 aczxv6@r.postjobfree.com

Highly accomplished Procurement Professional with 20+ years of Purchasing, Supplier Development, and Engineering experience in a high volume global environment.

PROFILE AND VALUE:

Proven leader with twenty years of diversified automotive business experience including International Procurement, Tooling, Capital and Production Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Vehicle Quality and Vehicle Architecture. Highly skilled in program management, cost analysis, global negotiations, and IT systems implementation. Experienced in driving organizational change in multi-site, multi-continent environment. Very persuasive and effective leader in overcoming barriers related to business issues.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Cost Planning, Analysis, Reduction & Control

Quality & Continuous Improvement (TQM)

Tooling and Capital Procurement

Technology Development & Execution

Project Management

Non-traditional problem solving methods

Risk Management

Strategic Alliance Building

Training and Mentoring

Contract Negotiations including M&A

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

DTRVMS - Troy, MI Oct. 2014 - Present

Senior Account Manager

Lead a Sales and Program management organization for anti-vibration components in the Automobile industry including conventional, hydraulic, switchable and active technology spanning Powertrain isolation, suspension, body mounts, Top Mounts and other rubber metal components. Also, leading the India market development. Currently manage sales activity for $180M with aggressive growth targets of 10%+ annually.

Utilize a variety of tools to develop business strategies including forecasting and focused approach towards business acquisition.

Implement key processes towards implementing strategies, including business plans, program reviews for current and future programs.

Key role in acquisition of new business including T1XX Powertrain mounts, MP Powertrain mounts and Suspension components and Top Mounts, JL Body mounts exceeding $160M (All SOP by 2018)

Getrag Transmission Corp. - Sterling Heights, MI June 2012 - Oct 2014

Strategic Commodity Manager

Lead a group of operational commodity buyers for a variety of commodities, including gears, shafts, forgings, castings, metal parts, plastic components, and more. Additionally, also fulfill role of global strategic commodity purchasing for forgings and manage procurement of gears and shafts.

Manage Procurement of $500M with annual savings targets of 3%+.

Utilize a variety of tools to develop commodity and cost savings strategies.

Implement key processes to ensure adherence to strategies.

Manage volume uplifts by sourcing to current and new suppliers.

Revitalizing supplier relationships to minimize risk and improve cost reduction.

Manage budgets for both Design and non Design related initiatives.

Assist operational buyers with but not limited to, hiring of purchasing personnel, interviewing, conflict resolution, performance development review, coaching, termination, etc.

Magna Powertrain – Troy, MI May. 2010 – May 2012

Strategic Commodity Manager

Leader of a commodity, tooling and capital procurement team for all raw and machined casting responsible for supplier strategy development. Manage team of divisional leaders to achieve cost and timing objectives for attaining new business for the company as well as improved profitability for newly launched and current programs.

Manage Procurement team with annual value of $208M with annual savings targets of 4%+.

Developed a net cost reduction plan of 2.9% for 2011. ($19M USD)

Continually developing commodity and cost savings strategies.

Evaluate supplier cost structure and obtain overall best value for Magna.

Implement key processes to ensure adherence to strategies.

Toyota Boshoku America – Erlanger, KY and Novi, MI Apr. 2009 – Nov. 2009

Purchasing Manager

Leader of a procurement team responsible for program management and supplier development. Developed various strategies, business processes, in commodity procurement for Interior components. Manage a large team of leaders to achieve cost and timing objectives for attaining new business for the company as well as improved profitability for newly launched and current programs.

Manage annual value of $800M with annual savings targets of $100M.

Developed localization and cost savings strategies.

Chrysler – Auburn Hills, MI June 1998- Nov.2008

Procurement Manager, International Procurement Oct. 2005 – Nov. 2008

Highly accomplished leader of an international procurement team which established new sourcing channels in low cost countries including China and India. Developed various strategies, business processes, in commodity procurement for Castings, Forgings, stampings and various other automotive related commodities. Established regional offices in Shanghai (China) and Chennai (India) including training, development and communication lead for all new processes and systems which resulted in generating on-going savings for Chrysler in helping realize the corporate recovery Plan.

Co-located supply base with annual value of $1.4B with savings of $252M.

Cost savings for prioritized commodities resulted in 29% savings.

Sr. Buyer, Powertrain Procurement June 2000 - Oct. 2005

Utilized innovative product knowledge and progressive negotiation tools to manage $250M+ in business for Castings and Forgings, engine covers, plastic thermal products, power train mounts, emissions components, hoses and springs.

Cost savings over $65 million, utilizing various tools including strategic sourcing initiatives for castings, forgings and plastics components, cost regression analysis, linear performance pricing, design changes, productivity agreements and low cost country initiatives.

Strategically developed cost reduction initiatives for emissions system that reduced cost by 75%.

Specialist, Supplier Quality Assurance June 1998 - June 2000

Advance quality planning activities including source approvals, APQP, PSO, PPAP as well as plant issue resolution and warranty improvement for various Powertrain commodities. Utilized tools such as DOE, Shannin techniques for root cause analysis, DFMEA, PFMEA, and DFM.

Improved PPM (parts per million) quality levels from 822 to 146.

Resolved difficult issues such as chain failures of 350PPM to zero by identifying process related root cause. Breather tube torque breakage issue fixed by implementing controls in resin supply.

General Motors – Flint, MI June 1994- June 1998

Engineer, Vehicle Architecture April 1997 - June 1998

Transformed standards for common vehicle architecture by leading design and packaging reviews while maintaining criteria compliance working with design staff and platform engineers.

Managed design activity by prioritizing and leading development of vehicle design. Major accomplishments included packaging a new three bar link hinge system for deck-lid.

Engineer, Quality Engineering June 1994 – April 1997

Analyzed J.D. Power and IQS results, prioritized issues using Pareto charts to improve quality and warranty. Utilized quality improvement techniques including Shannin methods and DOE. Resolved pilot and production ramp-up issues at assembly plants in Body shop, trim and final.

Major accomplishments include resolving deck lid closing efforts from 100% non-compliance to zero defects.

Mazda (Auto Alliance) – Flat Rock, MI May 1992 - June 1994

Specialist, Quality Control

Led the resolution of issues relating to uptime, production and quality. Coordinated interim corrective actions, root cause analysis and permanent actions as well as APQP activity and readiness for future programs.

Improved initial quality for CD4E transmission by 230% compared to previous Ford Transmission launch.

General Motors (Contractor) – Flint, MI May 1989 - May 1992

Engineer, Supplier Quality

Various assignments in Quality and Manufacturing with increasing scope of responsibility.

EDUCATION:

Texas Tech University – 1989 Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

S. P. University – 1985 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Certified Quality Engineer (ASQC) – 1996

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