Alphin Gerold Selwyn

Purchasing Global Category Manager - Motor, Pumps & Fans @ Electrolux Group

About

I am a procurement and category management leader with 10+ years of experience driving global sourcing strategies across motors, pumps, fans, plastics, chemicals, and mechanical components in multinational manufacturing environments. I have managed €35M–€130M+ portfolios and delivered multimillion‑euro savings through strategic sourcing, supplier development, VA/VE, and TCO optimization.I specialize in building resilient supply networks, elevating supplier performance, and mitigating risk through strategic negotiations, dual sourcing, and cross‑functional leadership. With a Mechanical Engineering background and hands‑on expertise in SAP, Ariba, and Power BI, I combine technical insight with commercial strategy to improve cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.Core strengths include Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Negotiation, Risk Mitigation, and Procurement Excellence.

Country

Italy

City

Conegliano

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Project Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Optimization, Procurement, Warehousing, Materials Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Project Planning, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Management, Negotiation

Experience

Purchasing Global Category Manager - Motor, Pumps & Fans

Electrolux Group

2021-5 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

Susegana

•Lead global sourcing and category management for motors, pumps, and fans, overseeing €130M+ annual spend and strategic relationships with 15 key suppliers across multiple regions. •Delivered up to 15% cost savings through strategic negotiations, VA/VE initiatives, and supplier consolidation. •Implemented supplier scorecards to improve transparency and strengthen supplier accountability. •Drove cross‑functional sourcing projects with R&D, SQE, and Operations to enhance supplier performance and reduce PPM. •Mitigated supply risks through dual sourcing, capacity planning, and low‑cost country sourcing strategies.

Senior Strategic Buyer

Fedrigoni Group

2020-1 - 2021-4 · 1 yr 4 mos

Verona

•Managed €50M+ Chemicals & Security procurement portfolio with leadership responsibility for three direct reports. •Shifted 60% of spend to dual sourcing, improving supply continuity and reducing single‑source dependency. •Achieved significant cost reductions through value engineering and lean supply chain initiatives. •Developed global suppliers to support new product introductions and long‑term category strategies.

Senior Commodity Buyer - Plastic Injection

Whirlpool Corporation

2019-1 - 2019-12 · 1 yr

Fabriano, Italy

•Managed €35M portfolio for plastics components and raw materials. •Delivered €0.9M savings through strategic negotiations and supplier optimization. •Achieved €340K technical savings via lean initiatives and process improvements. •Applied TCO analysis and dual sourcing to enhance cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Strategic Commodity Buyer - Motor & Pumps

Whirlpool Corporation

2016-10 - 2018-12 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Fabriano, Italy

•Managed €50M procurement portfolio for strategic mechanical components. •Negotiated global long‑term agreements (LTAs) to improve productivity and optimize working capital. •Delivered €1.5M savings through strategic sourcing, supplier development, and dual sourcing initiatives.

Direct Procurement Analyst Intern

Whirlpool Corporation

2016-3 - 2016-9 · 7 mos

Fabriano, Italy

•Supported sourcing and procurement activities for electro-mechanical commodities, including supplier management and procurement analysis. •Assisted with supplier negotiations and coordinated material readiness for new product launches.

Supplier Quality Engineer

MATRIX BOILERS PRIVATE LIMITED

2012-7 - 2014-8 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Trichy, India

•Optimized procurement and supply chain operations to improve efficiency and reduce lead times. •Managed purchasing, logistics, and supplier relations while ensuring compliance with quality standards. •Supported production planning and vendor development for mechanical components.