Kathiresan P

Direct Procurement Group Manager @ Lucid Motors

About

Young and Dynamic Purchasing manager with working experience across Big 3 OEs ( GM , Ford and Stellantis)

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Jeddah

Industry

Automotive

Skill

SAP R/3, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Automotive, Supply Chain, SAP MM, Management, Warranty, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, PPAP, 5S, Product Development, FMEA, Kaizen

Experience

Direct Procurement Group Manager

Lucid Motors

2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

KAEC

Purchase Project Manager ASEAN

Stellantis

2023-10 - 2025-1 · 1 yr 4 mos

Malaysia

Deputy General Manager _ Powertrain Program

Stellantis

2022-6 - 2023-11 · 1 yr 6 mos

Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India

Powertrain Program leader

Stellantis

2021-10 - 2022-6 · 9 mos

Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India

Commodity Manager India and Asia pacific

Stellantis

2021-7 - 2021-9 · 3 mos

Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India

Responsible for managing purchase of forging components for transmission (gear blanks , shafts ) and engine (crankshaft , con rod), valve train, Seals , Belts , fluids , alloy steel and refrigerants..

Assistant General Manager

Stellantis

2021-2 - 2021-7 · 6 mos

Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India

Commodity manager for Forgings - Hosur programs

Senior Buyer

VINFAST

2019-12 - 2021-2 · 1 yr 3 mos

Hanoi

Senior Buyer Responsible to procure Electric drive system and Internal combustion engine components

Global Commodity Lead Buyer

Ford Motor Company

2019-5 - 2019-12 · 8 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Global commodity Lead Buyer for Hinges and Checkarms Managed AP and Europe regional purchase

Sr. Program Buyer

Ford Motor Company

2014-3 - 2019-4 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Chennai Area, India

Responsible to track and ensure completion of purchasing key deliverable between new product design to launch. • Involved in Developing Sourcing Strategies • Worked With Engineering/Lead Buyer in getting supplier On Board for Development • Involved in Supplier Quote Verification & Commercial Agreement sign off • Monitored Supplier Kick off via Tool order & Purchase Order Issuance • Single point of contact to resolve all key commercial issues during launch • Engaged in resolution of Supplier issues to achieve flawless launch • Led Economic price correction on parts sourced for new program

Deputy Manager Purchasing

General Motors

2010-11 - 2014-3 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Bangalore

Responsible for India Purchasing Operations, Sourcing Components suited for Exports. • Managed 17+ suppliers from Interior, Exterior and Powertrain SMT’s • Supported Global purchasing team in sourcing Interior/Powertrain parts • Explored competitive supply base from India • Representation in Global CT teams to review Sourcing , Savings & Issues resolution • Mitigated price increase threats from IPO Supply base • Supported Lead buyer on settling open issues with current suppliers • Operational Buyer for AC Delco Products - Battery, Driveshafts, Grease, Engine Oil etc.. • Supported SQ team for flawless launch by timely resolution of commercial issues • Conducted Key Supplier performance with scheduled Business review meetings • VA/VE champion for Fabrics in AP Region • Support extended to Supply chain team to overcome back orders from IPO Supply Base

Engineer Sales

Harita Seating Systems Limited

2006-1 - 2010-11 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Hosur Area, India

Responsible to Achieve Export Sales and Support New Product Development Team • Responsible to achieve Sales per Business Plan • Key Account Sales Engineer for Customers - Gramag , John Deere (All Plant Locations) • Led Export Supply Chain, Pre and Post Export Documentations to meet regulations • Developed Packaging Solutions with Local Suppliers for Export products • Responsible to collect payments in time from Customers • Managed Logistics Vendors for Sea/Air Freights