Vibhorr Chaudhary

HOD Purchase for Nodia & Indore Plant & directly reporting to COO. Led procurement, negotiation, RM settlements, new product development, cost optimization, Global Logistics Operations for multiple plants. Managing purchase of >650 Cr import and local raw material like Copper, PVC Compound, Master Batches, Capex, Spares & other indirect items.

Reporting to Vice President - Group Purchase • Lead complete sourcing activities from Corporate Office in terms of RFQ, techno-commercial Analysis, Negotiation, Supplier Panel development & management for various commodities and import logistics related to RM purchase for Multi-location Plants. • Implemented Revised Costing Norms by market testing and should be cost model with good vendors in keeping view of Long Term Strategy business. • Launched 51 new tooling’s, with 100% localization in Plastic Moulding & Die Casting and ensured production of tooling as per timeline followed by PPAP for 24 parts. • Planned and led tooling capacity analysis on new product launches to ensure the supplier's production proposition can meet customer SOP demand requirements • Lead collaboration among different cross functions teams from different global locations to improve the supplier management practices of the organization, execute re-sourcing, localization. • Drive sourcing plan & lead supplier selection through sourcing board / committee approvals from leadership. • Supported multi-location plants team in resolution of issues related to commercial aspect i.e. cost settlements issue grievances, norms settlements, price fluctuations, RM settlements, MHR revisions etc. Major Accomplishments: • Cost level settled as per new norms speculating savings of 3.8 % INR 15 Million in RM category. • Supplier consolidation by analyzing their performance to increase business in top 5 suppliers and refine vendor list which helps to contribute another 1% annual saving to Group.

Reporting to Managing Director • Managed Global procurement of Imported & Local Electronic Components, Connectors, Semiconductors, Modules, Enclosures & their accessories, IOT Devices, Terminals & other components, capital goods, services and equipment by designing a strategic supply chain program. • Planned and managed procurement activities covering sourcing & stores management and arranged all material inputs in required quantities on most competitive rates • Worked with internal customers and suppliers in support of supplier quality issues; provide technical support for activities related to supplier quality system assessment and performance evaluation. • Reduced & liquidated SLOB material by selling it to parent plant in Finland & distributors around the Globe. • Reduced incoming quality inspection time by developing DOL parts and count free packing. • Procured goods in right quantity within right time from suppliers & forming the rates contract. • Ensured timely replenish of inventories. Produced timely daily reports on the inventory and usage of spares and furnish to management • Developed and implemented ERP system and store system from scratch Major Accomplishments: • Decreased inventory value by approx. 36% from INR 85 Million to INR 53 Million after analysis on consumption pattern & identifying Slow Moving/ Obsolete parts. • Surpassed savings target by 12.5% in FY16-17. • Achieved 3.46% reduction of sale value in material cost by alternative source development and commercial negotiation • Achieved cost saving by minimizing freight cost from 18% to 7% after converting Air Freight to Sea Mode. Key customers: Metso Mineral, Abloy, Kempi, Tata Hitachi, Leeboy, BEML, Vectra, Terex etc

Reporting to Corporate Purchase Head • Lead procurement from Corporate Office for Automotive Wiring Harness Components (Imported & Local), RM Negotiations & Settlements, New product development & Actualization, Cost Optimization of RM / Capex • Developed zero based standard costing norms for components- Automotive Plastic components, Wires & Cables, Harness Safety Components, Sheet metal Components, PVC, Rubber parts etc. with teardown analysis for global suppliers. • Regular monitoring of RM Inventory levels as per their consumption patterns. • Spearheaded New product & New Project Development end to end: from Development stage to Final stage. • Lead change management & VAVE cost down opportunities with suppliers. • Lead BOM cost management pre & post launch, achieve BOM cost optimization & savings. • Independently managing Localization projects flawlessly by closely working with R & D. • Handled Global Logistics operations for multi-location plants. Major Accomplishments: • Achieved Cost saving of 3.30 % in RM of INR 39 Million individually in FY15-16 • Achieved Cost saving of 2.20 % in RM of INR 22 Million individually in FY14-15 • Facilitated ERP system integration across 5 plants of Minda SAI Ltd to centralize pricing master and achieve 1.67% savings against Sales. • Decreased inventory by 36.529% by developing automated module in Oracle, which helps to intimate & stop buyer for purchasing SLOB parts carried by Group Companies. • Achieved 30% greater efficiency & removal of manual intervention error by developing a centralized pricing controlling system for major components as per RM trend and currency fluctuation. • Reduced vendor base by 65.85% revamped it, redistributed business and achieved cost savings of 2.2 % of Buying Value and improved vendor quality as well. • Minimized import premium freight cost from 13% to 7% through change of mode from Air to Sea mode and changing Inco Terms with source.

Reporting to Purchase Manager • Responsible for all the activities related to purchase of machinery parts, other Indirect parts, consumables, packaging goods. • Negotiations with suppliers, arrangement of quotation and devised comparative charts for initiating procurement. • Co-ordinated and liaised with suppliers for order preparation, confirmation and timely supplies. • Developed & improved relationships with vendors, shortlisted new vendors & managed inventory, material planning.