Bharath Kumar B S

Owned end-to-end NPI programs for semiconductor equipment subsystems, accountable for supplier strategy, cost targets, and execution from prototype to volume. Selected for US onsite assignment to support a high-visibility “needle mover” NPI program, working directly with US suppliers and cross-functional leadership. Drove sourcing and design trade-offs that exceeded MCOS targets through strategic resourcing, value engineering, and supplier negotiations. Led make-vs-buy decisions, supplier selection, IP/NDA alignment, and risk mitigation for critical, high-complexity components. Partnered with engineering, quality, and operations to resolve cost, capacity, and schedule risks under aggressive timelines. “Programs spanning multi-million-dollar annual spend” "Direct interface with executive stakeholders" "Components supporting high-volume manufacturing ramps".

Supplier Management & Sourcing: Global supplier management, vendor selection, negotiation, contract review Cost Optimization: Price savings, cost avoidance, working capital improvements, sourcing strategy ERP Systems & Tools: ERP package usage, VMI content expertise, HASP, Xcarrier, Teamcenter, EDI tools Supplier Performance Management: On-Time Delivery (OTD), On-Time to Request (OTTR’d), expediting factory shortages Training & Development: Vendor training, team leadership, continuous improvement initiatives Contract Management: Contract review, extension support Product Costing: Estimating & costing expertise, financial analysis

Procurement & Supplier Management: Supplier selection, sourcing process, supplier evaluations, and capacity audits Sourcing & RFQs Management: RFI/RFQs, sourcing strategy, prototype builds, benchmarking Supplier Performance Analysis: QDCF analysis, performance monitoring, supplier improvement initiatives Cost Estimation & Product Costing: Estimating and costing expertise ERP Tools & Purchase Orders: Generating and managing POs through ERP systems Manufacturing Process Audits & Compliance: Supplier audits, legal documentation, contract compliance Technical Expertise: Reading and interpreting engineering drawings (GD&T)

Part Identification & Segmentation: Sourcing, part grouping, buyer alignment Supplier Diversity & Global Procurement Strategies: Understanding of global supply chain dynamics, regional procurement adaptations Procurement Management: Parts assignment, supplier management, regional procurement leadership Vehicle Component Management: Understanding of parts integration in vehicle production, process improvements Cross-Continental Procurement Experience: Management of procurement across multiple continents (Europe, North America, Mexico)