Aman Joshi

Managed $1M+ annual spend on direct materials (plastic parts, hot-rolled steel), leading sourcing lifecycle from RFQ to contract negotiation, including pricing, quality, service levels, and payment terms. Delivered $130K cost savings by executing vendor transition to a domestic supplier for aluminum nameplates, optimizing total cost of ownership (material, freight, inventory). Streamlined vendor onboarding for 1,100+ suppliers by implementing standardized digital forms and ensuring compliance with NDA, SOW, and ISO 9001 requirements. Achieved $80K savings by relocating PCB production from China to Malaysia, mitigating 25% tariff exposure and improving cost efficiency. Led standard cost development in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) using APPV and PPV methodologies, improving budgeting accuracy and efficiency by 16%. Resolved 90+ change management and new product introduction (NPI) cases by collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing BOM structures, ensuring accurate pricing, MOQ, and lead times in ERP systems.

Analyzed $400M+ global spend (direct & indirect), developing dashboards in Power BI and Excel to provide insights on vendors, categories, items, and regional spend for senior leadership. Monitored 32 raw material price indices and conducted geopolitical risk analysis, enabling strategic sourcing decisions and delivering $400K cost savings and $350K cost avoidance. Led payment terms and lead time analysis by building a centralized global dataset, driving $20M cash flow improvement and reducing lead time by 40 days. Developed a Global Supplier Scorecard for 100+ suppliers by analyzing OTIF and quality metrics, improving supplier performance accuracy by 12%.

Automated procurement workflows by developing a reporting system to generate purchase orders based on material coverage and run-out analysis, ensuring accurate approval workflows. Partnered with product development teams to procure sample parts for PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), managing non-conformance reports and coordinating issue resolution with suppliers. Designed process maps and documented standard operating procedures (SOPs), improving audit readiness and enhancing workflow transparency.

Sourcing and Procurement, Global Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Engineering