Swaminathan Ramalingam

Segment Leader – Purchasing, Electronics (Exports-IPO) @ Valeo

About

Senior automotive and Industrial products professional with over 3 decades of experience across Supplier management, Strategic sourcing and Quality management within global Tier-1 and OEM environments. Now, as Segment leader purchasing at Valeo, I drive strategies that align global purchasing priorities for Electronics and PCBA suppliers in India, driving supplier localization, develop supplier panel and promote exports to Valeo global operations. Passionate on Total Quality approach, worked with WABCO (ex Sundaram Clayton JV), Vishay Precision group(ex Sanmar group JV), Baliga lighting equipments. Experienced in Commercial vehicle brake systems, passenger vehicles powertrain systems ICE & EV, Comfort Driving Assistance, Thermal and Lighting products, Industrial safety products and Measurement system sensors manufacturing, sourcing, quality management. Enriched India suppliers to global automotive standard, achieved localization target and promoted to export IPO business, Valeo sites. Cost conscious and Lean concept thinker- driving continuous improvement,cost reduction projects at business divisions, supplier partners to achieve P&L objective. Expert in people skill development, team management. Adept at cross-functional collaboration in new projects, transfer projects smooth launch and developing supplier ecosystems that align with business goals.

Country

India

City

Greater Chennai Area

Industry

Automotive

Skill

P&L Results, Lean Manufacturing, Carbon Neutral Sustainability , Technical Productivity Reservoir, Automotive Supplier Development , Supplier Quality Assurance , Total Quality Management (TQM), Skill Development, People Management, Sourcing & Purchasing , VDA 6.3 Process audit, Business Excellence Audit, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), QA QC Manufacturing , Automotive, QCD Governance, Localization Strategy, Electronic Manufacturing Services, IATF 16949, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

Experience

Segment Leader – Purchasing, Electronics (Exports-IPO)

Valeo

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Chennai

• Lead global purchasing and QCD performance for Electronics and PCBA suppliers, ensuring optimal supplier localization and development • Developed and executed capacity strategies to enhance supplier capabilities and mitigate risks • Governed supplier risk and dependency across both serial and project purchasing, driving efficiency and performance

Supplier Development Manager –Head India Region

Valeo

2014-7 - 2021-12 · 7 yrs 6 mos

Chennai

• Managed supplier development for Ferrous & non-ferrous castings, machining, stamping, plastic, and electro-mechanical commodities • Led localization efforts and elevated suppliers to meet Valeo's global standards • Managed supplier crisis situations and implemented cost-saving initiatives across various business groups. • Deploy CAP50 Carbon Neutral plan across all commodity suppliers in India

Deputy Manager - Supplier Quality and Development

WABCO

2011-3 - 2014-7 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Chennai

• Managed supplier quality, development for European OEMs, including industry leaders like Volvo and Daimler • Led Capability assessments, OE audits, VDA 6.3 audits to ensure compliance and quality standards • Successfuly executed transfer projects from Europe ,enhanced operational efficiency and quality metrics

Assistant Manager- Quality Assurance

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG)

1998-12 - 2011-3 · 12 yrs 4 mos

Chennai

• Led quality assurance initiatives for suppliers, customers, and manufacturing processes of industrial sensor products • Acted as Corporate Auditor, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental management systems • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and operational efficiency