Mahesh Thengade

Segment Manager @ Valeo

About

My 25-year automotive industry journey has been dynamic, starting in technical roles and progressively transitioning into broader, strategic positions within purchasing. I walked through supplier life cycle management, component Development, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Component Costing, Cost Optimization, delivering significant cost savings and supplier performance improvements. With experience in managing multi technology suppliers and cross-functional teams, I have developed a knack for balancing strategy and execution. I believe in empowering teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring everyone is equipped to succeed together. Key competencies:  Supplier Assessment  Innovative Thinking  Collaborative Approach Over the past 5 years my significant achievement includes localization improvement by 10%, Cost optimization through Technical Innovation by 5% and negotiation by 3%.

Country

India

City

Pune District

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Supplier Evaluation, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Costing, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Optimization, Global Sourcing, Component Development

Experience

Segment Manager

Valeo

2012-1 - Present · 14 yrs 9 mos

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Procurement & Supplier Strategy • India Sourcing: Enhanced localization by leveraging supplier strengths, sharing technical know-how and reducing import risks—supporting the 'Make in India' initiative. • Supplier Expo: Created a platform for Indian suppliers through online/offline meetings to showcase capabilities and boost export from India. Supplier Management & Cost Optimization • Supplier Lifecycle: Lead selection, qualification, development & performance management. • Project Alignment: Streamline project team & supplier coordination to reduce lead times. Use automation to ensure consistent quality, cut human error and boost long-term cost efficiency. • Working Capital: Improve supplier liquidity through Supply Chain Financing (SCF). • Carbon Neutrality: Drive carbon neutrality by sourcing sustainable materials, reducing Scope 1 & 2 emissions, and promoting renewable energy across the supply chain. Component Costing & Negotiation: • Executed should-costing for components using Cost Driver Simulator, advising Sourcing Head on material, process, energy, labor costs and low-cost sourcing regions. • Estimation costing for New Business acquisitions. Example: Sourcing of Ring Gears, Hubs, eV Gears & Shafts etc

Commodity Manager

Varroc

2004-4 - 2011-12 · 7 yrs 9 mos

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Quality Focus: Collaborate with suppliers to elevate quality standards. • Risk & Performance: Mitigate supply risks and enhance supplier performance metrics. (Dual Sourcing Strategy) • Non-Production Purchasing: Managed procurement of capital equipment and non-production assets (machinery, fixtures), achieving cost savings and ensuring technical compliance

Member QA

Minda Group

2001-5 - 2003-3 · 1 yr 11 mos

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Component development, Initial Sample Inspection • Lead Project Execution • Conduct Line Trials • Overall Support to supplier from component development till SOP