Vendor Development Manager Auto Industry, 5 6 yrs + Governing

Summary

A results-driven Supply Chain professional with over 20 years of

experience in global procurement, supplier development, and operations within the Valve, Oil & Gas, and heavy industry sectors. Proven success in managing Castings, forgings, and machining portfolios, driving cost savings and enhancing supplier performance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, implementing lean initiatives, and aligning category strategies with business goals, demonstrating deep commercial acumen, innovation, risk mitigation, and operational excellence. Skills

Managerial Skills

Communication Risk Management Leadership

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Contract Scope Definition Power BI Presentation Skills Time Management Adaptability

Supply Chain Skills

Negotiation Project Management Strategic Planning Customer Relationship Management Technological Proficiency Analytic Skills SAP applications Inventory Management Conflict Resolution

Software System Skills

Power BI MS Office Interface AutoCAD

Work Experience

Spearheaded process improvements for GGC Butterfly Valves, overcoming production bottlenecks to achieve a 14% increase in monthly invoicing.

Drove lean culture and reduced operational waste by 24% within 3 months through collaboration with CFTs, leading to strategic changes that improved efficiency by 10%. Orchestrated procurement strategies, driving $80K in cost savings over 0.5 years through strategic negotiations and strong Leadership.

Enhanced supply chain efficiency by 85% by implementing Lean methodologies, showcasing effective Leadership in GGC/BFV-BDK valve operations.

Negotiated key supplier contracts, reducing material costs by 15% and improving delivery times, demonstrating adept Leadership.

Mentored and developed a team of 04+ supply chain

professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement Products Head Feb 2025 - Jul 25

GGC / BFV-BDK Valves Pvt. Ltd (Swims Engineering Services) Certification

Certified in EXIM Procedures

API Spec Q1 Internal Auditor

Training

IIF Quiz winner

Kaizen Awards winner

Achievements

Led 45+ projects focused on cost

reduction and strategic sourcing,

achieving an average cost saving of

23% across all initiatives, totaling over

$1200K USD annually.

Delivered technical training to over

50+ suppliers and shop associates

across 20+ locations, resulting in an

80% reduction in support tickets

within 10 months.

Implemented 5S, Poka-Yoke, and

process certification initiatives.

Successfully engaged with over 14

diverse global suppliers across 3

countries, navigating cultural nuances

to negotiate favorable terms that

reduced procurement costs by 20%

within 10 months.

Leadership & Development

Achieved 7.43 Cr in cost savings by

implementing investment casting

processes and optimizing supplier

selection for critical valve

components.

Achieved solid 32% savings by

converting the ball process from

forging to investment casting.

Negotiated pact for 14.63mm SS 316

plates, achieving 0.86 Cr savings

(material + conversion) from a 5 Cr

project value.

Drove 95%+ on-time supplier delivery

by implementing corrective action

plans and performance tracking

dashboards to overcome delivery

inconsistencies.

Key Achievements

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Supply Chain Head Strategic Sourcing Leader

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and strategic Leadership.

Directed development of over 35 unique castings, forgings, and machined components for knife gate, butterfly valves, and actuators, enabling the production of 6,000+ units annually. Led cost estimation, price approvals, and contract negotiations, delivering significant savings through process optimization and supplier engagement.

Negotiated contracts, saving $22K annually through strategic Risk Management and global sourcing initiatives.

Drove 18% cost reduction in a key commodity category by implementing new supplier qualification processes, showcasing strong Leadership.

Enhanced cross-functional alignment by establishing global reporting metrics, improving supply chain visibility by 85% via clear Communication.

Mitigated supply chain disruptions affecting $110K in annual spend by developing and executing proactive Risk

Management contingency plans.

Senior Commodity Manager-Global Feb 2024 - Dec 2025 Bray Controls India Pvt. Ltd, Chennai

Managed procurement and sourcing for foundry and

machining operations, reducing material lead times by 50% and increasing overall productivity by 80% within 2 months. Implemented new plant systems, resulting in a 35% reduction in operational costs over 3 months and finalized Capex pricing strategies that saved $132K in the first year.

Spearheaded strategic sourcing initiatives, achieving a 20% cost reduction in procurement spend through enhanced Risk Management over 2years.

Developed and implemented robust sourcing strategies, improving supplier performance by 80% and demonstrating strong Leadership.

Negotiated key supplier contracts valued at over $150K, leveraging exceptional Communication skills to secure favorable terms and mitigate risks.

Head Strategic Sourcing Manager Dec 2022 - Feb 2024 JM Frictech (Vel Castings), Chennai

Reduced supply chain lead times by 50% and manufacturing costs by 18% for valves, impacting over $100K annually. Delivered monthly revenue targets through agile sourcing and strategic supplier partnerships.

Implemented robust Risk Management protocols, mitigating supply chain disruptions and saving an estimated $45K in potential losses annually.

Orchestrated inventory control strategies, reducing carrying costs by 3% and improving stock turnover by 3x over 5 months.

Drove Leadership initiatives to streamline logistics operations, achieving a 23% reduction in lead times and enhancing on- time delivery rates to 85%.

Developed advanced inventory control models, optimizing stock levels across 3+ distribution centers and decreasing DGM Head SCM Apr 2021 - Oct 2022

BRDR Christensen Denmark / Bliss Anand Pvt. Ltd, Haryana Secured $1100K annually from 50+

suppliers, navigating complex

procurement challenges across India.

Streamlined supply chain by localizing

initiatives and onboarding regional

suppliers, reducing lead times by 23%

for castings and machined parts.

Spearheaded the launch of 78 product

variants within 3.5 months,

overcoming supply chain complexities

by implementing agile sourcing and

contract manufacturing strategies to

significantly reduce time-to-market.

Boosted supplier quality by 40%

through root cause analysis and

PDCA cycles,addressing critical vendor

issues.

Spearheaded multi-year strategic

contract negotiations, securing 100%

supply continuity for critical exotic

alloys and components, thereby

mitigating price volatility and

safeguarding production timelines.

Spearheaded Kaizen initiatives,

achieving significant weight reduction

and process optimization by removing

40% of unnecessary steps, enhancing

overall product quality.

Managed a $1600K production

budget, achieving 95% on-time

delivery rates for critical valve

components.

Streamlined procurement processes

using advanced productivity tools,

resulting in a 20% faster order

fulfillment cycle.

Optimized GGC/BFV-BDK valve

production efficiency by 90% utilizing

advanced productivity tools and lean

methodologies.

Negotiated key supplier contracts,

achieving cost savings of $400K

annually by applying extensive

technical knowledge.

Enhanced supply chain forecasting

accuracy by 90%, leveraging deep

technical knowledge of valve

manufacturing processes.

Optimized supply chain logistics,

achieving 95% on-time delivery

management and improving vendor

relations by 90%.

Streamlined inventory control using

Lean principles, resulting in a 40%

reduction in waste and enhancing

overall delivery management.

Implemented productivity Training

programs that boosted departmental

output by 50% within 3 months.

stockouts by 70%.

Headed CMG operations with an annual turnover of $8.5 Million, sourcing $5.1 Million from 50+ global suppliers. Pioneered contract manufacturing for commodity products, achieving multi-fold savings and rapid NPD execution (78 variants in 3.5 months).

Reduced inventory carrying costs by 5% through VMI strategies, improved on-time delivery rates by 99% by streamlining supplier performance tracking, and led CIP-PDCA initiatives that resulted in a 95% reduction in quality defects within 5 months.

Negotiated key contracts, applying Leadership to secure $1.7 million in cost savings over 5 years for high-value materials. Coordinated sourcing strategies, demonstrating Leadership to reduce procurement costs by 15% within 1 year.

Directed cross-functional teams, leveraging Leadership to improve supplier performance by 25% and cut lead times. Mentored junior buyers, embedding Leadership principles to boost team productivity by 90% and enhance negotiation outcomes.

CMG Head / Buyer Specialist Jan 2014 - Mar 2021

Flowserve India Controls Pvt. Ltd, Chennai

Led strategic procurement for critical valve components, developing 3+ global vendors and achieving 35% cost rationalization, saving over $90K.

Managed imports of exotic materials, reducing costs by 28% and driving value engineering initiatives that accelerated new product development timelines by 90% over 6 months. Manager Materials Feb 2011 - Dec 2013

Vaas Automation & Vaas Industries Pvt. Ltd, Chennai Procured castings and forgings, developed new components, and introduced investment casting processes, saving 7.43 Cr. Streamlined vendor selection and export coordination for valve components and machining fixtures, reducing lead times by 50% and achieving an average cost saving of 33% across 15+ procurement projects.

Spearheaded vendor development initiatives, onboarding 23+ new suppliers and reducing procurement costs by 18% annually.

Implemented robust Leadership strategies across a team of 5 engineers, enhancing project delivery timelines by 85% within 2 years.

Negotiated and finalized agreements with 14 key vendors, achieving a 15% cost saving on raw materials and improving supply chain efficiency by 90%.

Orchestrated part development for critical components, improving product reliability by 99% and shortening lead times by 2 months.

Managed strategic sourcing activities, achieving $410K in annual savings through enhanced vendor development and negotiation.

Directed cross-functional teams in part development projects, accelerating time-to-market by 90% for 10+ new product introductions.

Senior Engineer Purchase Jun 2006 - Jan 2011

Audco India Ltd, Kanchipuram

Streamlined procurement by refining

vendor master data management,

reducing processing time by 20% in 2

months.

Negotiated favorable terms with key

suppliers, achieving an 18% cost

reduction through enhanced vendor

master data accuracy.

Implemented a new vendor master

data system, resolving data integrity

issues and achieving a 20% reduction

in errors.

Addressed vendor onboarding

complexities by implementing

streamlined processes, cutting

onboarding time by 60% and boosted

the master data accuracy for 14+

vendors.

Pioneered Contract Manufacturing for

Valves, achieving 45% cost savings

and faster time-to-market via supplier

consolidation.

Optimized contract manufacturing,

increasing on-time delivery to 95%

and reducing lead times by 35 days.

Managed a portfolio of 30+ suppliers,

driving 25% cost reductions through

strategic sourcing and enhanced

negotiation skills.

Orchestrated the integration of a new

contract manufacturing group, leading

to a 50% increase in production

capacity within 4 months.

Negotiated complex contracts with key partners, achieving 40% cost savings and securing supply chain resilience for over 3 product lines.

Championed Leadership in cross-functional teams,

accelerating project completion times by 95% and delivering 14 major product launches ahead of schedule.

Streamlined vendor selection and export coordination processes for valve components and machining fixtures, resulting in an average cost reduction of 3% and a 20% decrease in lead times over a 10-months.

Spearheaded vendor development initiatives, reducing component costs by 20% and saving $50K annually.

Cultivated strategic partnerships with 3+ new suppliers, enhancing part development capabilities and improving lead times by 30%.

Optimized vendor sourcing strategies, resulting in a 15% increase in supply chain efficiency and $60K in procurement savings.

Established 23+ key manufacturing partnerships via targeted vendor development, enhancing production capacity by 65%. Negotiated contracts with 10+ vendors, achieving an average cost saving of 15% annually through effective vendor sourcing.

Streamlined part development processes, leading to a 30% reduction in lead times and improving time-to-market by 10 months.

Vendor Development Engineer Jun 1996 - May 2005

Samco Metals & Alloys Pvt. Ltd, Vellore & Chennai

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

TPEVR Govt Polytechnic

Masters Degree in History

Annamalai University

Language

Tamil

Native

English

Professional

Hindi

Professional

Kannada

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