Professional Experience:
Competent Professional with nearly 19 years of experience in managing the entire new product development including requirement analysis, finalizing specifications, validating designs, development and component testing
Developed the overarching global sourcing strategy with focus on transforming the procurement function into a value creation group by working in collaboration with stakeholders, cross function partners, and strategic supplier alliances to generate year-over-year productivity
Gained International experience while being on deputation to VDC Tech Spa (X Thomson TV), Anagni, Italy (Videocon) from 2005-2008
Implemented supplier programs that provided competitive advantage while ensuring premium quality supply and a reduction of total system costs
Steered detailed procurement strategies for key business through information gathering, competitive analysis, strategic plan formulation, budgeting and action plan initiatives for cost control
Managed the overall operations and enhanced the operational efficiency by eliminating obsolescence and achieving cost reduction through vendor development, curbing rejection, materials management and inventory control
Successfully led new product development, process development through technology validation/optimization through center of excellence
Initiated the cost reduction activities implementation by low cost automation, eliminate excess transport, minimize wastage & waiting time, machine downtime reduction & type mix-up elimination