Raghav B
Sourcing Manager, Sourcing Director
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Results-driven and dedicated professional, targeting a challenging role in Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, and Vendor Development within a dynamic organization, leveraging 25 years of extensive experience to drive cost-effective solutions, foster strategic partnerships, and lead cross-functional teams towards achieving organizational excellence.
Experience
Sr. Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing at Regal Beloit Corporation-GTCI (2011-04 – Present)
Senior Category Manager responsible for strategic sourcing, vendor identification, global sourcing strategy development, and project execution.
- Identifying potential new vendors across S.E. Asia Pacific to explore cost-saving opportunities
- Establishing NDAs, creating RFQs, and analyzing cost benefits for potential vendors
- Participating in developing and executing the global sourcing strategy with SDP/Gate rigor
- Negotiating contracts based on terms & conditions, price, and quality requirements
- Executing sourcing projects for product development and ensuring timely completion
- Ensuring early involvement of Supplier Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Teams in the product development process
- Reviewing PPAP documents as per APQP requirements before submission for PSW approval
- Tracking and assessing vendor performance in terms of PPM, OTD, and commodity buys per period
- Liaising with 3rd party logistics & warehouses for shipments and managing Vendor Managed Inventory
- Following up on Supplier additions, PO releases, timelines, PPAP approvals, and payment releases
- Deploying project management activities and stage gates for developing various commodities
- Collaborating closely with global sourcing teams to simplify the supply chain and leverage buying power
- Supporting prototype development, New Product Development (NPD), and initiatives like Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma
- Led a Simplification Project in 2013
- Excelled in Customer Care in 2014
- Recognized as Employee of the Quarter in Q4 2015
- Achieved significant cost savings of ~USD 2.7 Million in 2023
Sr. Engineer at Tyco Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (2006-01 – 2009-10)
Senior Engineer providing product engineering support, cost estimation, and vendor interface for tool development.
- Assisted Product Engineers in designing new products considering tooling possibilities & assembly constraints
- Generated cost estimates for new tool fabrication, reworks & spares
- Participated in Concept Review Meetings and provided suggestions to reduce manufacturing costs
- Interfaced with vendors to review Die designs and develop new effective tools during breakdowns
- Acted as an interlink between Production & Design Heads for product development related activities
- Executed a Six-Sigma Project resulting in the reduction of PPM & cycle time for Modjack Assembly Line
- Awarded for Best Employee Performance for 2008-09
Product Development Engineer at STD (2005-06 – 2005-12)
Product Development Engineer involved in stamping and metallic parts development.
- Participated in the product development of stamping & metallic parts
- Developed prototype parts to determine formability and functionality requirements
- Reduced lead time in product development from 6 to 4 weeks through automation
Engineer (Product Development) at Interplex Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (2002-01 – 2005-06)
Engineer responsible for product design, development coordination, and quality assurance.
- Coordinated the entire product design & development process, including dimensional analysis, finalizing specifications, designing, prototype development, and testing
- Conducted detailed estimation of product costing and budgeting
- Analyzed and developed product technical requirements / specifications
- Ensured product quality and consistency
- Oversaw production bottlenecks and implemented corrective / preventive measures to avoid recurrence
- Contributed to the indigenous development of continuous Reel-To-Reel Silver Plating Line for the first time in India
Sourcing Consultant at SC Innovators (2010-11 – 2011-03)
Sourcing Consultant involved in precision engineering parts development and supplier management.
- Developed precision engineering parts through process planning and subcontracting for SSI/MSME companies
- Participated in supplier development, cost estimation, negotiation, outsourcing, and related activities
- Led new product development endeavors, encompassing non-engineering items such as foam and rubber products
- Ensured that tasks were delivered on time and met financial, performance, quality, and functionality requirements
Education
M.Tech. in Tool Engineering – N.T.T.F., Bangalore (2001)
B.E. in Mechanical – University U.V.C.E., Bangalore University (1998)
