ABHISHEK AGGARWAL
Gurugram
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented Supply Chain and Procurement Leader with 14+ years of experience delivering multi-million-dollar cost savings, optimizing supplier networks, and driving sourcing transformation across OEMs, global Tier-1s, and high-growth EV/digital startups. Expertise in contract negotiation, digital procurement, AI-enabled sourcing, and global supplier development. Proven success in managing cross-functional teams and executing complex sourcing strategies across India, China, Taiwan, Korea, and Europe.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Business Owner
Consulting and Enterpreneurial experience
01.2022 - Current
- Currently engaged with an EMS Company (Indigrid technology Pvt Ltd.) designing a lightweight MRP and working capital control system to improve inventory visibility, reduce dead stock, and optimize shortage planning and procurement decisions.
- Engaged with Mckinsey & Co as an external consultant to drive cost reduction initiatives and streamline supply chain operations for a leading two-wheeler client.
- Led strategic sourcing and supply chain consulting for EV OEMs and tier suppliers across 2W, 3W & E-Rickshaw categories.
- Built a Cloud based AI platform with 4000+ suppliers, enabling digital supplier discovery and qualification across India, China, and Taiwan.
Associate Director – Sourcing
Capgrid Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Led P&L ownership for EV OEM and Tier-1 clients, managing complete sourcing strategy, margin performance, and commercial delivery across 100+ SKUs.
- Built and led a cross-functional sourcing and commercial team, overseeing hiring, mentoring, and goal setting across sourcing, margin tracking, and client onboarding functions.
- Achieved XX% margin improvement through supplier consolidation, strategic re-negotiations, and value engineering across components like battery packs, drivetrains, and electronics.
- Delivered ₹X Cr in cumulative cost savings by managing complete BOM sourcing for e-rickshaws, electric scooters, and bicycles.
- Onboarded 3+ strategic clients, expanding Capgrid’s EV vertical via consultative engagement, cost benchmarking, and relationship management.
- Expanded product sales portfolio by XX%, adding high-potential components (battery modules, chargers, controllers, wiring harnesses), contributing to YY% revenue growth.
- Reduced BOM cost volatility by XX% by implementing dual sourcing, risk mitigation frameworks, and supplier performance tracking systems.
- Negotiated global supply contracts with vendors from China and Taiwan, ensuring favorable pricing, service-level agreements, and timeline commitments.
- Led cross-functional change management by aligning internal teams (engineering, finance, operations) and external suppliers for seamless product launches.
Sr. Manager – Strategic Sourcing & SCM
Euler Motors
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Led strategic sourcing and part development for ₹XX Cr+ annual spend across key commodities (plastics, headlamps, seat assemblies, sheet metal, glazing) for L5 3W and 4W commercial EV platforms.
- Built and led a high-performing cross-functional sourcing team, overseeing hiring, mentorship, and KPI-driven execution across product development and cost programs.
- Delivered ₹X Cr+ in cost savings (XX% average per commodity) by onboarding global suppliers from Korea, China, and Taiwan—securing better pricing and terms than local vendors.
- Owned end-to-end BOM cost management, enabling YY% gross margin improvement through value engineering, re-costing, and supplier realignment.
- Directed Make vs. Buy strategy for high-value parts, balancing technical feasibility, in-house capability, and commercial trade-offs.
- Managed EBOM to MBOM transition, ensuring cost transparency, accurate part mapping, and seamless collaboration between design and procurement teams.
- Drove investor confidence by presenting sourcing roadmap and cost strategy, highlighting margin levers, localization plans, and scalable supply chain models for future growth.
- Negotiated and finalized XX+ supplier contracts, optimizing pricing, tooling clauses, and SLAs to meet launch and quality goals.
- Achieved 100% OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) readiness for all owned commodities during vehicle launch, ensuring smooth vehicle rollout.
- Drove supplier-side change management for 30+ part modifications, improving responsiveness to design changes and enabling 25% faster production ramp-up across two EV platforms.
Global Commodity Manager – Plastics & Chrome
Motherson Group
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Led global category strategy and sourcing execution for multiple commodities (Plastics, Chrome, Sheet Metal, Fasteners), managing €600M+ in consolidated spend across 100+ plants in 24 countries and 6 continents, while aligning local needs with enterprise-level procurement objectives.
- Conceptualized and led Motherson’s first Global Procurement Strategy Conference, uniting 60+ senior procurement leaders from 30+ group companies across 18 countries, to align on sourcing strategy and co-develop initiatives including LCC sourcing, strategic supplier panels, and standardized cost models.
- Drove cost optimization by implementing low-cost country sourcing (China, Taiwan, Eastern Europe, North Africa) and establishing strategic supplier panels and cost models, delivering ~€30M in annual savings through structured negotiations, performance benchmarking, and global sourcing efficiency improvements.
- Standardized sourcing processes and documentation globally, driving adoption across 30+ entities in under 6 months, leading to improved audit readiness, reduced sourcing cycle time, and enhanced cross-region collaboration.
- Led the Global Category Council, mentoring and coordinating 50+ sourcing professionals across 5 continents, driving aligned execution, knowledge sharing, and tracking of strategic sourcing KPIs across 30+ business units.
- Defined IT and process integration roadmap for global sourcing systems, leading the development of BI dashboards for real-time spend analytics and a centralized data warehouse to enable informed decision-making across commodities, suppliers, and geographies.
- Mitigated pandemic-driven supply chain crises for group operations across 4 continents, preventing production stoppages at 30+ plants and ensuring continuity of €XXM+ in monthly output through rapid supplier reallocation and freight optimization.
- Supported M&A due diligence by analyzing €XXM+ procurement cost structures of a potential acquisition target, identifying cost synergies and supplier integration opportunities.
Manager – Purchase
OLA Electric Mobility
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Led strategic sourcing and full lifecycle development of Plastic Body Panels, Sheet Metal Structures, Seating Assemblies, and Brake Systems for the OLA S1 Electric Scooter, managing a total commodity spend of ₹150 Cr+. Oversaw activities from concept design to SOP, including supplier identification, technical and commercial evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier onboarding for mass production readiness.
- Built and led a cross-functional sourcing team, fostering collaboration between procurement, engineering, and quality to drive accelerated development timelines, improve cost control, and ensure timely supplier readiness.
- Accelerated sourcing and development of Plastic Body Panels and Brake Systems through global suppliers in Korea and China, achieving 50% faster development timelines and 10% cost savings compared to market benchmarks—without compromising APQP and PPAP standards, ensuring full compliance with industry due diligence and quality requirements.
- Represented the Sourcing and Supply Chain function during SAP S/4HANA implementation, collaborating with EY’s functional consultants to design and validate end-to-end procurement workflows, configure sourcing modules, and oversee material data structuring, ensuring seamless integration of procurement processes into the ERP system and supporting enterprise-wide digital scalability.
Team Lead – Strategic Sourcing & SCM
Bounce Share
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Led strategic sourcing and vendor development for mechanical and electronic components, achieving a 20% reduction in per-vehicle component cost and ensuring supply chain readiness to support Bounce’s fleet expansion to over 25,000+ vehicles across multiple cities.
- Onboarded 20+ new suppliers for spares and IoT parts, enhancing fleet availability and service uptime while localizing critical components to reduce lead times by over 30%.
- Managed complete development lifecycle of IoT devices and supporting peripherals, overseeing hardware sourcing, commercial negotiation, and supplier capability validation.
- Executed sourcing and supply chain enablement for the new KIRANA mobility model across 6 cities, supporting the deployment of 5,000+ vehicles within 3 months, and achieving 95% on-time delivery (OTIF) of 50+ critical assemblies through fast-track supplier onboarding and regional fulfillment planning.
- Delivered operational and spare part cost savings of 40% by introducing alternate suppliers, renegotiating existing contracts, and optimizing part reuse strategies.
Associate Manager – Strategic Sourcing
Hero MotoCorp
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Built strong sourcing and vendor development expertise across multiple high-volume commodities, including Plastic Body Parts, Engine Components, Air Cleaners, Seat Assemblies, and Sheet Metal, managing an annual spend of ₹1,200 Cr+.
- Delivered 5% cost savings per annum (~₹60 Cr annually) on a procurement base of ₹1,200 Cr+ by deploying a multi-lever strategy including value engineering, localization, should-costing, alternate sourcing, commercial renegotiation, and supplier consolidation—underpinned by Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize end-to-end cost structures.
- Led the accessories business line development, supporting Hero MotoCorp’s strategic entry into revenue-generating accessories. Managed end-to-end sourcing for 50+ SKUs, including helmets, seat covers, chrome kits, floor mats, and rainwear, onboarding 20+ suppliers and launching the product line that contributed over ₹100 Cr in revenue and ₹25 Cr in direct profit within the first two years through sharp cost alignment against MRP benchmarks.
- Implemented APQP, PPAP, and 7QC tools rigorously, overseeing end-to-end component lifecycle development—from concept to mass production—for 120+ parts across 30+ suppliers. Led cross-functional teams (CFTs) to drive supplier audits, part validation, capacity planning, and supply chain readiness, ensuring all suppliers were fully compliant and scalable for high-volume production demands.
- Automated Excel-based cost models and should-costing tools by integrating dynamic formulas, pivot dashboards, and VBA scripting—eliminating redundancy, reducing manual effort by 60%, and enabling faster, data-driven sourcing decisions across multiple commodity categories.
Assistant Manager – Purchase
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
12.2012 - 05.2016
- Led sourcing and supplier development for critical electrical, electronics, and chassis components, including Magneto, CDI, RR Units, Switches, Sensors, Fuel Pumps, Injectors, Starter Motors, Throttle Bodies, Mufflers, Frame Bodies, and Swing Arms, managing an annual spend exceeding ₹800 Cr+.
- Delivered 6% annual cost savings (~₹48 Cr/year) by driving value engineering, should-costing, localization, alternate sourcing, and commercial renegotiation, aligned with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline procurement processes and cost structures.
- Managed end-to-end component lifecycle development under APQP/PPAP frameworks, leading cross-functional teams (CFTs) for supplier audits, part validation, capacity planning, and supply chain readiness. Successfully executed 100+ part developments across 25+ suppliers, ensuring robust supplier qualification and on-time delivery for high-volume production programs.
- Implemented structured data tools and automated Excel-based cost tracking models, integrating advanced functions and macros to reduce manual effort by 50% and enable more precise cost control and sourcing decisions.
- Oversaw ongoing supply continuity and availability for critical spare parts, ensuring monthly compliance with procurement and production targets, mitigating supply risks and enabling consistent aftermarket service performance across vehicle platforms.
Engineer – Projects
Mahindra & Mahindra
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Achieved over 85% CapEx & OpEx savings for Mahindra USA’s facility setup by optimizing plant layout, vendor selection, and project phasing—earning a Mahindra RISE Award nomination for excellence in international infrastructure execution.
- Led large-scale facility and infrastructure development projects, including the planning and erection of 150+ high-density storage racks (>10 meters in height) to support lean warehousing and maximize storage footprint.
- Spearheaded full-scale plant setup for Mahindra’s Applitrac business line, including production of Rotavators and Rice Transplanters. Managed end-to-end plant layout, assembly line configuration, and stores design, ensuring operational efficiency, material flow optimization, and readiness for future expansion.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
NIT Kurukshetra
01-2011
12th - undefined
CBSE
01-2007
10th - undefined
CBSE
01-2005
Skills
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Development
Cost Optimization
Digital Procurement
BOM Management
Risk Mitigation
Contract Negotiation
Global Sourcing
SAP Ariba
Tableau
AI/Automation in Procurement
Cross-Functional Leadership
Category Management
APQP/PPAP
Procurement Transformation
Timeline
Associate Director – Sourcing
Capgrid Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
12.2022 - 08.2023
Sr. Manager – Strategic Sourcing & SCM
Euler Motors
04.2022 - 12.2022
Business Owner
Consulting and Enterpreneurial experience
01.2022 - Current
Global Commodity Manager – Plastics & Chrome
Motherson Group
04.2021 - 04.2022
Manager – Purchase
OLA Electric Mobility
06.2020 - 04.2021
Team Lead – Strategic Sourcing & SCM
Bounce Share
08.2019 - 06.2020
Associate Manager – Strategic Sourcing
Hero MotoCorp
05.2016 - 08.2019
Assistant Manager – Purchase
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
12.2012 - 05.2016
Engineer – Projects
Mahindra & Mahindra
08.2011 - 12.2012
12th - undefined
CBSE
10th - undefined
CBSE
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
NIT Kurukshetra