Balaguhan Ganapathi

Global Commodity Manager for Plastics, Resins & Seals in BorgWarner Turbos & Thermal Technologies

Head of Purchase, Logistics & Stores for India manufacturing plant. Responsible for Direct & Indirect materials sourcing, EXIM , Logistics - inbound & outbound, Stores - Inventory control, Non moving dilutions & Issues to production. Project purchases Outsourcing or Sub contracting activities Localisations / Indigenization Supplier delivery performances Team handling & Management reportings

Regional category manager for Car & Door category of annual spend 2350 M₹ Handling 40 suppliers in India, Europe & China Define sourcing strategy, Cost savings targets, supplier Business Continuity plans, supplier segmentations, Risk mitigation, Sustainability drive & steering meetings. Raw material sheets, Car door operators, Landing doors, Top tracks, Roof & floor assemblies, Handrails, Interiors & designers cabins.

Sourcing mechanical parts Responsible for Mechanics category of annual spend 1750 M₹ Handled 30+ suppliers in India & abroad Sling assy, Safety gears, Rope fixing, Guide rails, CWT frames, Over speed governers, Pulley castings, Machining, Filler weights, Fasteners, Anchor bolts & rivets.

Commodity Buyer for IP(Dashboard) & Electrical / Electronics Plastic injection molding, Clusters, Infotainment, Switches, Console, Air ducts, speakers, camera & interiors. Sourcing for A segment car lines -Kwid, Redigo, Kwid Brazil, Kwid Electric & 3 upcoming programs. • Supplier selection, RFI & RFQ, Techno Commercial Comparisons, Price Negotiations & Supplier Nominations • Associating with Engineering / PQE / SQAD for convergence with Technical /Quality requirements. • Involving in Tooling developments, right from Rapid prototype to Final part submissions.

• Indigenization of Mechanics & Hydraulic components for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG). • Blade bearings, Main shaft bearings, Yaw gear box, Yaw & Rotor brakes, Couplings, Shrink disc, Hydraulic system, Hydraulic cylinders, Rotor lock system, Air coolers, Transformer coolers, Gear & Hydraulic oils, Anchor bolts. • Development of vendors for Stud & Fasteners in India (Hot & Cold forging) • Indigenization of small mechanical, plastic, rubber & other bought out components. • Lead Component Supply Management (CSM) projects along with SQA and Engineering team (PPAP Process) • Responsible for development & cost reduction for 400 components in Wind Turbine Generators. • Purchasing of Mechanics & Hydraulic components through imports (international supply chains).

Purchase of Fasteners, Electricals, Filters, Hoses, Tube fitting, Tools, Quality instruments, Lubricants, Spares & consumables. Handled site requirements from service & installations. Delivery reports & presentation

Trainee Engineer in purchase Purchase of C category parts which includes electric & electronics, clamps, fasteners, clips, production tools, valves, fittings, pipes. Direct materials purchases - Water tank, Hoses, Lubricants, Horn, Lights & labels.