Strategic Sourcing Manager at SIDEL INTERNATIONAL (2020-09 – Present)
Global Category Strategy, Multi-Region Sourcing, Cost Optimization, Supplier Governance, Localization, Stakeholder Alignment
- Executed global commodity strategy across AOA improving sourcing efficiency
- Set annual savings targets and delivered continuous cost-reduction projects
- Managed regional spend with a global team of 10
- Led RFQ/RFP/tendering cycles ensuring process compliance and competitiveness. Achieved 3% YoY savings through supplier optimization and negotiation
- Oversaw vendor lifecycle including audits, compliance, and KPIs
- Drove localization programs reducing import dependency and lead times
- Built negotiation analytics to enhance contract and pricing decisions
- Negotiated high-value contracts using global price trend intelligence
- Coordinated cross-regional sourcing improving demand planning
- Delivered €1.2M+ annualized savings via negotiation and benchmarking
- Deployed sourcing dashboards enhancing spend visibility and supplier risk control
- Improved supplier OTIF and quality by 15% with governance improvements
- Built supplier risk scorecards integrating geopolitical & financial indicators
- Expanded AOA vendor base reducing import reliance and shortening lead times
- Led global sourcing initiatives supporting India and GCC supplier base expansion
- Implemented category strategy and supplier consolidation for cost optimization
- Strengthened stakeholder alignment across operations, engineering and finance
Sourcing Manager at SIDEL INDIA (2014-01 – 2020-09)
CAPEX Procurement, Supplier Development, RFQ/RFP, Vendor Localization, Cost Reduction, Stakeholder Management
- Optimized procurement for CAPEX, Direct, Indirect & NPD categories
- Negotiated supplier contracts with performance-based KPIs
- Achieved cost savings via supplier consolidation & alternative sourcing
- Improved operational efficiency and procurement performance
- Executed project procurement using forecasting models
- Conducted supplier risk assessments and dual sourcing strategies
- Drove competitive bidding & commercial evaluation for cost optimization
- Implemented supplier scorecards to strengthen compliance & performance
- Managed India sourcing operations with global stakeholder coordination
- Led vendor localization supporting regional sourcing strategy
- Delivered procurement savings through strategic negotiation and benchmarking
Deputy Manager at SUZLON ENERGY (2012-05 – 2014-01)
Plant Sourcing, Vendor Development, VA/VE, Cost Governance
- Led sourcing for 3 plants using VA/VE & negotiation
- Managed vendor development and cost governance
- Conducted strategic sourcing to reduce cycle time
- Implemented supplier performance tracking and sourcing strategy
Assistant Manager at TRW SUN STEERING (2009-08 – 2012-05)
Supplier Audits, Cost Breakdown, Commercial Evaluation, Negotiation
- Negotiated pricing & monitored raw material index fluctuations
- Conducted supplier audits ensuring PPAP readiness
- Managed technical & commercial evaluations for sourcing decisions
- Developed cost-breakdown models supporting negotiation strategy
Vendor Development Engineer at PUNE POLYMERS (2007-07 – 2009-08)
Vendor Development, New Supplier Identification, Cost Analysis
- Performed audits & onboarded new suppliers for cost improvement
- Identified new vendors reducing single-source dependency
- Conducted feasibility & cost analysis for tooling/material alternatives
- Supported supplier development and localization initiatives
Team Lead at TATA TOYO RADIATOR (2004-10 – 2007-07)
Production Planning, Procurement Coordination, Supplier Planning
- Improved workflow efficiency & production planning
- Supported procurement with material availability alignment
- Coordinated sourcing and supplier planning activities
Trainee Engineer at MAHINDRA ENGINEERING & CHEMICAL PRODUCTS (2003-09 – 2004-09)
RFQ Support, Supplier Evaluation, Procurement Coordination
- Engineering internship with exposure to manufacturing
- Assisted procurement with RFQs & supplier documentation
