Vikas M.

• New supplier selection and development for electrical and electronics accessories for Toyota and Lexus cars including HUD, audio and video systems, panoramic video monitors, parking sensors, and courtesy lamps. • Handling sourcing through the identification of cost-effective suppliers for procurement with the aim of improving quality and reliability. • Assessing the supply chain procedures and formulating pricing frameworks for suppliers. • Enhancing supplier capacity to align with business requirements including conducting supplier audits and product and process audits. • Responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process which involves vendor sourcing, relationship cultivation, price negotiations and the development of constructive associations with key account stakeholders.

• Monitored critical shortages and ensured the availability of materials for assembly. • Prepared monthly schedules and ensured the quality and quantity of materials. • Established new and alternative supply sources while effectively negotiating supplier agreements and pricing. • Efficiently procured and managed stainless-steel, sheetmetal stamping, rubber, aluminum, wire harness and CNC machining parts • Proficiently managed SAP system, overseeing procurement from PR to PO and Material Category Management. Conducted detailed cost and commercial evaluations for standard parts acquisition. • Effectively managed indirect and Non-Production Procurement (NPP), covering CAPEX, MRO/Non-MRO Spares, IT Infrastructure Products and Services, HR, and Admin needs.

• Vigilantly managed essential material shortages to guarantee seamless assembly operations. • Established new and alternative supply sources while effectively negotiating supplier agreements and pricing. • Maintained meticulous records compliant with IATF standards and successfully implemented the ISO quality system. • Procured and efficiently processed a wide range of materials including stainless-steel, sheetmetal stamping, plastic, rubber, aluminum, wire harness, and CNC machining parts. • Produced vendor performance reports and Management Information System (MIS) reports to enhance supply chain effectiveness.

• Successfully cultivated new vendor relationships and skillfully negotiated material costs. • Maintained monthly schedules to uphold material quality and quantity standards. • Conducted negotiations with vendors to secure favorable rates, delivery terms, and payment conditions. • Implemented cost-saving strategies by diversifying supplier options and materials. • Efficiently managed requests for quotations (RFQs) from multiple suppliers, ultimately selecting the most suitable suppliers and prices.

Transportation Modes & Business Models * Land & Sea Transport * Aviation Transport * Infrastructure Management Operations Management & Logistics * Process Management * Supply Chain Management * Quality Management General Management in Logistics & SCM * Strategic Management * Human Resources Management * Business Transformation Methodologies in Logistics & SCM * Quantitative Methods & Operations Research * Data Science & Business Intelligence Leadership Skills * Corporate Governance & Business Ethics * Cross Cultural Leadership * Negotiation, Communication & Executive Presentations