Sudhakar Sastika

Results-driven Materials Management Professional & Logistics with 20 years of extensive experience across Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing of RM and Components, handling International Logistics (EXIM), thorough knowledge of EPCG, Mowers, and other Schemes, and End-to-End Supply Chain functions within high-volume manufacturing environments. Proven track record of delivering multimillion-rupee cost savings, optimizing multi-crore inventories, and establishing robust vendor ecosystems. Adept at managing international trade operations, domestic sourcing, and leveraging ERP/SAP MM systems to synchronize material availability with dynamic production targets.

Recognized for strong cross-functional leadership, data-backed decision-making, and structural supply chain improvements.

Sr. Manager – Purchase & Sourcing - Kryon Technology Pvt. Ltd. - Sri City, AP.

(2025-03)

BLDC Motors Manufacturing

• Direct the localized and global procurement of sheet metal, rubber moulding, plastic moulding, and precision-machined electrical components.
• Handled complete capital procurement from ordering to delivery, through global sourcing of machineries, RM & components, including the Duty Exemption Scheme EPCG, and saved Duty of $1.62 Billion.
• Formulate macro sourcing strategies, including complex supplier vetting, contract execution, and annual budgetary pricing adjustments.
• Align multi-tiered vendor capacities with internal manufacturing pipelines to successfully eliminate production line bottlenecks.
• Supervise international trade lanes, overseeing strict compliance documentation, customs clearances, and multi-modal shipment tracing.
• Champion lean inventory practices by establishing rigorous SAP vs. physical inventory audits, continuously boosting system accuracy.
• Structure quantitative monthly management information system (MIS) performance files for executive leadership review.

Manager – Purchase & Sourcing - Swaminathan Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai, TN

(2022-05 - 2025-02)

BLDC & Induction Motors Manufacturing

• Headed end-to-end purchasing cycles for technical components, negotiating high-volume pricing structures and favourable commercial credit terms.
• Enhanced supplier business metrics through data-driven quarterly performance reviews and tailored compliance coaching programs.
• Administered the return, correction, and financial reconciliation loops for sub-contractor materials and supplier component rejections.
• Safeguarded production timelines by closely partnering with logistics to avoid critical, high-cost assembly line stoppages.

Deputy Manager – Purchase & Sourcing - Amber Enterprises India Ltd. - Chennai, TN

(2021-06 - 2022-05)

• Orchestrated indigenization initiatives by identifying local sheet-metal and copper fabricators to replace expensive import dependencies.
• Sourced and purchased advanced industrial machinery assets to scale internal capacity and accelerate factory-floor technology upgrades.
• Monitored freight performance profiles, targeting reductions in premium air/expedited shipping costs through precise safety-stock targets.

Assistant Manager – Purchase & Sourcing - Electromags Automotive Private Limited. - Chennai, TN

(2010-03 - 2021-06)

• Reviewed, approved, and tracked domestic and import purchase orders against engineering drawings and precise technical specifications.
• Worked extensively with component chemical/surface treatment parameters, including advanced powder coating, plating, and anodizing vendor requirements.
• Unified communication between R&D, engineering, and external suppliers to accelerate parts development cycles.

Assistant Engineer – Purchase - TAT Home Appliance Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai, TN

(2006-06 - 2010-03)

• Managed raw material procurement focusing on M.S., Aluminium, and stainless-steel precision-machined or sheet-metal parts.
• Tracked component pipelines against monthly budgets, compiling basic inventory-turn ratios and material plans for senior review.

Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) - P.S.B. Polytechnic College (2006)

Higher Secondary Leaving Certificate (H.S.L.C) - Commerce - Model Higher Secondary School (2003)

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (S.S.L.C) - General - Kumararaja Muthiah Higher Secondary School (2001)