Ashish Kumar Singh
Deputy Manager (Cape/Opex)
Ludhiana
Summary
Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Leader with over 16 years of expertise in driving organizational excellence within OEM and manufacturing environments. Proven track record as a Deputy Manager in leading centralized supply chain teams, implementing high-level procurement strategies, and delivering multi-million-rupee cost savings. Expert in navigating complex global commodity trends and building sustainable, long-term supplier partnerships at a corporate level.
Experienced with team leadership, operational management, and strategic planning. Utilizes organizational skills to enhance workflow and efficiency. Track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving business objectives.
Overview
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Certifications
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16
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager (Capex/Opex)
Modern Automotives Limited
01.2026 - Current
- Managing planning and procurement of Raw material (Die steel and required metals).
- Managing plant and tooling purchasing, controlling tooling purchases through life calculation, inventory control through Min/Max, ABC analysis and BOM based material planning.
- Managing purchases of consumables, fasteners, electrical materials, cables procurement, machinery spares, AMC’s and instruments calibrations.
- Managing end-to-end project procurement including vendor sourcing, RFQs and purchase order execution.
- Managing CAPEX procurement for capital projects, including technical evaluation, vendor selection, Coordination with engineering and finance teams to align capital procurement activities with project scope and financial approvals.
- Orchestrate and direct the centralized supply chain function, Purchase, Capex, Opex, and Store operations to ensure organizational synergy.
- Govern the end-to-end financial procurement cycle, including price negotiations, PO approvals and budgetary payment planning to optimize corporate cash flow.
- Tracking of global commodity pricing trends and market volatility to proactively mitigate financial risks and secure favorable commercial terms.
- Conceptualize and deploy a centralized procurement and inventory control policy that eliminated systemic overstocking and optimized resource distribution across units.
- Lead collaborative initiatives with engineering and production teams to streamline the procurement of complex technical assets, including machine tooling and AMCs.
- Modern Automotives Limited is an IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, and 45001:2018 certified organization engaged in the engineering manufacturing of powertrain, suspension, and chassis, as well as the manufacturing of transmission, engine, and chassis parts for two-wheelers, cars, and commercial vehicles for major clients such as Hero Motors, Honda Bikes, KYB Automotive Industry, Yamaha Motors India, and TVS Motor Company, with facilities for hot forging and cold forging, machining, and assemblies.
- Achievements: -
- Successful installation of AIDA 630ton cold forge press machine successfully coordinated engineering team, project team and vendors PO, there payments, long distance vendor visits and on-time required material availability.
- Successful installation of Cold-forge shed availed required Man, Machinery and Materials on-time as per requirement.
- Achieved successful procurement of Lab equipment’s (Microscope, Rockwell and Vicker hardness testers, Brinel hardness tester, impact testing machine and muffle furness).
- Successful procurement, delivery and installation of 440v distribution board panels.
- Achieved Successful procurement and delivery of Air compressor 630 cfm 8bar pressure.
- Achieved successful implementation of Centralized procurement of tooling material and common items.
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and achieve corporate objectives.
- Liaised with team members, stakeholders and vendors to coordinate activities, provisioning, environment setup, risk mitigation and follow-up.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Assistant Manager (Purchase & Store)
FMI LIMITED (FREEMANS GROUP)
12.2019 - 12.2025
- Reporting to the Company Directors and managing the entire Purchase and Store functions.
- Direct and indirect procurement activities including raw materials, consumables, packaging, and CAPEX/OPEX purchases.
- Leading new product development, packaging development, Packaging procurement, plant procurement and Store team.
- Spearheading development and standardization of packaging materials (3-ply / 5ply, 7ply corrugated boxes, printed cartons, labels etc.) to ensure quality, durability, and cost efficiency.
- Collaborated with design and engineering teams to create innovative solutions that addressed problems and its solutions.
- Coordinated with suppliers and design teams for development of cost-effective and durable packaging solutions for various product categories.
- Ensured compliance with product, safety, and transportation standards.
- Managing and monitoring vendor development and evaluation of various materials like BOP’s, Fasteners, Heat treatment, powder coating and packaging manufacturers.
- Material trials and performance testing to validate and ensure strength and quality while transportation.
- Collaborated with production and quality teams to ensure standardization and optimization of materials.
- Monitored cost reduction initiatives through alternate materials, design improvement and supplier negotiation.
- Implemented BOMs based material planning purpose of procurement point of view.
- Implemented inventory control to avoid stock outs and reduce excess.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods.
- Monitoring daily purchasing activities, allocate team responsibilities and improve operational workflows.
- Create RFQs aligned with sourcing strategies and follow internal procurement policies to obtain approvals.
- Managing cost-saving initiatives such as alternate sourcing, volume-based buying and vendor consolidation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, planning, finance, exports, and QA for seamless operations.
- Conduct product and packaging development projects per customer specifications, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
- FMI LIMITED (FREEMANS GROUP) is an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization engaged in the engineering manufacture of steel measuring tapes, fiberglass measuring tapes, metal wired measuring tapes, spirit levels, measuring tools, and hand tools.
- Achievements: -
- Engineered a strategic negotiation framework that neutralized vendor price hikes, delivering a 3.15% YoY cost reduction (₹38 Lakhs) and delivered cumulative savings of ₹75 Lakhs over 6 years through price reduction, value engineering & Kaizens.
- Led the digital transformation of procurement by implementing structured ERP item codification and advanced software tools, enhancing data-driven decision-making across the organization.
- Architected a BOM-based inventory planning system that stabilized production flow and achieved a zero-stock-out environment.
- Proposed & supported centralized procurement and inventory control policy reducing overstocking & shortages across units.
- Developed alternate packaging vendors, reducing lead time from 10 days to 7 days along with price reduction.
- Engineered costing-based price approval framework for higher transparency in procurement decisions.
Sr. Purchase Executive
VENUS INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION PVT. LTD.
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Conduct product and packaging development projects per customer specifications, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
- VENUS INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION PVT. LTD. is TS 16949 certified organization engaged in Manufacturing of sheet metal automobile components for major giants MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED, TATA MOTORS, GENERAL MOTORS, F.C.C. RICO and REVA CAR ETC.
Purchase Executive
DESICCANT ROTORS INTL. PVT. LTD.
02.2010 - 02.2015
- DESICCANT ROTORS INTL. PVT. LTD. is an ISO 9001/2008 & ISO 16000/2001 certified organization engaged in own engineering manufacturing of Treated purified air units, Energy Recovery Ventilators, Evaporative coolers, Air cooling & Heat management systems.
Purchase cum Store Executive
VICTORA TOOL ENGINEERS PVT. LTD.
02.2010 - 02.2015
- VICTORA TOOL ENGINEERS PVT. LTD. is an ISO 9001/2008 certified organization engaged in manufacturing of ELIVATORS for major giant SCHINDLER INDIA LIMITED and sheet metal automotive components, tool and die, Jig and Fixtures for major automotive giants like MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD., CARRIER GROUP, & Fuel tanks for JCB INDIA LIMITED & automotive parts for INTERNATIONAL TRACTORS LIMITED.
Education
M.com. -
VBS Purvanchal University
Jaunpur, U.P.01-2009
B.com. - undefined
VBS Purvanchal University
Jaunpur, U.P.01-2007
Skills
Strategic Management: Category Management, Change Management, Strategic Sourcing, Techno commercial Management, Strategic Planning, Vendor Consolidation
Operational Excellence: Lean Procurement, Risk Mitigation, Global Commodity Tracking, IATF 16949 Compliance
Procurement & Sourcing: Vendor development, Procurement Management, Category Management, RFQ/RFP, Direct & Indirect Procurement, Engineering procurement, Supplier Evaluation, Purchase-to-Pay (P2P), Capex/Opex, Machine Tooling, Power tooling, Electrical, Petroleum and Lubricant, Fasteners, Spare parts, AMC procurement
Performance improvements
Cost analysis and savings
Task delegation
Process and procedure development
Operations management
Purchasing and planning
Decision-making capacity
Problem-solving
Conflict resolution expertise
Team leadership
Adaptability and flexibility
Project management abilities
Strategic planning
Scheduling and planning
Strategic thinking
Inventory management
Vendor relationship management
Compliance
Certification
Trainings: Negotiation skills- 2018, GST (Goods Service Tax)- 2017, ISO 9001:2008-2014, SAP training, 2017
Interests
Social work
Timeline
Deputy Manager (Capex/Opex)
Modern Automotives Limited
01.2026 - Current
Assistant Manager (Purchase & Store)
FMI LIMITED (FREEMANS GROUP)
12.2019 - 12.2025
Sr. Purchase Executive
VENUS INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION PVT. LTD.
12.2017 - 12.2019
Purchase Executive
DESICCANT ROTORS INTL. PVT. LTD.
02.2010 - 02.2015
Purchase cum Store Executive
VICTORA TOOL ENGINEERS PVT. LTD.
02.2010 - 02.2015
B.com. - undefined
VBS Purvanchal University
M.com. -
VBS Purvanchal University
Other Information
Successful implementation of AI based purchasing strategies and comparisons of capex and tooling.
Computer Exposure
SAP SE 7.5, ERP BAAN, SOFGEN, BUSY, EMS, Tally 9.0, MS Excel (Advanced), Dashboard, Data Analysis, MIS Presentation, Outlook 365, Teams, Zoom, To Do, Google sheet, Web Excel, Meeting calendar, ChatGPT, Copilot, Perplexity, Google Gemini
Compliance Audit
- IATF 16949-2016
- ISO 9001:2008
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO TS 45001
- ISO 14001-2015
Training
- Negotiation skills, 2018
- GST (Goods Service Tax), 2017
- ISO 9001:2008, 2014
- SAP training, 2017
Software
SAP
ERP BAAN
BUSY
SOFGEN
EMS
TALLY ERP
TEAMS
TO DO
AI
Work Availability
monday
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friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
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