SWAPNIL ZADE
Technical Lead - Strategic sourcing @ Tokyo Electron US
About
Results-driven Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain professional with 9+ years of experience across semiconductor equipment manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, railway, industrial power, and oil & gas industries. Experienced in strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier development, localization, cost optimization, and procurement transformation initiatives within complex manufacturing environments. Proven track record of delivering ₹48+ Cr in cost savings through localization, dual sourcing, supplier consolidation, value engineering, inventory optimization, and process improvement initiatives. Experienced in handling high-value procurement portfolios across electrical systems, wire harnesses, fabrication, castings, forgings, electromechanical assemblies, proprietary parts, and semiconductor equipment manufacturing components. Skilled in end-to-end sourcing activities including RFQ/RFI management, techno-commercial negotiations, should costing, supplier onboarding, contract management, NPD/NPI sourcing, DFM support, supplier risk mitigation, and supply continuity planning. Strong experience collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to support new product development and operational excellence. Proficient in SAP ECC, SAP Ariba, Oracle SCM, Coupa, PLM Windchill, Power BI, and data-driven procurement analytics. Key Areas of Expertise: • Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management • Semiconductor & Manufacturing Supply Chain • Supplier Development & Vendor Management • Cost Optimization & Value Engineering (VAVE) • NPD/NPI Sourcing & DFM Support • Localization & Dual Sourcing • Inventory Optimization & Material Planning • Procurement Operations & Contract Management • Supplier Risk Management & Supply Continuity • Cross-Functional Collaboration Open to opportunities in Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Procurement Transformation, Semiconductor Equipment Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Operations.
India
Bengaluru
Oil & Energy
Standards Compliance, Inventory Optimization, Supplier Audits, Operations Process Improvement, Production Engineering, Supply Chain Cost Control, Freight Forwarding, Zero-based Budgeting, Onboarding, Hadoop, SAP Applications, Cost Minimization, Resolving Issues, Performance Metrics, Market Pricing, Customer Satisfaction, ISO/TS 16949, Customer Requirements, Service Improvement Plans, Shipping & Receiving
Experience
Technical Lead - Strategic sourcing
Tokyo Electron US
United States
Led end-to-end sourcing of COTS & custom semiconductor parts, from supplier evaluation and RFQ to delivery follow-up. Consolidated supplier base from 900 to 250, mitigating risks across 40,000+ parts and improving supply resilience. Partnered with engineering teams on prototype builds, DFM reviews, and should-costing, enabling budget accuracy and working capital optimization. Executed NPD sourcing including RFQ management, cost negotiations, FAI PO finalization, warranty agreements, NDA compliance, and supplier contracts.
Sourcing Manager
Cummins India
Managing the procurement and sourcing of electrical systems, including proprietary parts, wire harnesses, control panels, fabrication, and hardware, with a total expenditure of ₹600 cr. Led RFQ to contract closure (techno-commercial negotiations, DQR, DFM, PPAP, LOI, DSA, NDAs, warranty agreements). Collaborating with engineers on prototype development, supporting annual budgeting and cost-saving initiatives, and driving value capture and should-costing strategies to achieve cost reduction and efficient working capital management.
Purchase Engineer
Nirmal Industrial Controls Pvt Ltd
Thane, Maharashtra, India
Purchasing Engineer
KALYANI TECHNOFORGE LIMITED
Managed RM steel, forging, casting, machining procurement, and planning as per the customer requirement timeline. Coordinated with vendors for quotes, dispute resolution, and pricing negotiations. Monitored inventory levels, and managed material reordering to maintain optimal stock. Collaborated with internal stakeholders to assess and fulfill goods and services requirements.
Engineer
Amtek Auto Limited
Pune Area, India
Supplier Quality Engineer
Om Forge
Ahmednagar
Conducted supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards. Developed and implemented corrective action plans for noncompliant suppliers. Reviewed supplier APQP, PPAP, FMEA, prototype testing approval, supportive QMS documentation, and test reports to verify product conformity, compliance with quality standards.
Education
Vellore Institute of Technology
Supply Chain Management & Operation
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