Gokulsanjay Karuppapillai
Procurement Manager| Part Development & Costing | Automotive OEM Experience (Hyundai Motors India)
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Summary
Im a Procurement Specialist with 2 years of solid experience at Hyundai Motor India Limited (one of India's leading automotive OEMs.)
First year:
Worked in the Cost Competitiveness Improvement (CCI) team as Body System Incharge, focusing on waste elimination and process optimization. Drove significant cost reductions, personally achieving ₹56 crores in savings for the Body System and contributing to the company's massive ₹570+ crores total savings in 2024. Reported results directly to global leadership (including officers in North America and senior executives in the Hyundai Motor Group).
Second year (current):
From sourcing → proto/final events supply (Korea/India) → quality assurance → cost finalization/negotiation → problem-solving/cross-functional discussions → convention coordination for cost-saving implementation → special PM activities + monthly price revisions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager
Hyundai Motor India Limited
Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram
02.2024 - Current
- Procurement Specialist – Vendor Development (Part Development & Costing)
(2025 March ~ Present) [1 year]
- Managed sourcing & selection for below mentioned parts (Anti-Vibration Pads, Wheel Guard, RR DR Curtain, Warning Triangle, First Aid Kit); Completed source selection for 4 models
- Coordinated quality parts supply for Proto/Main Events (Korea) and Local Events (India); resolved R&D issues to ensure on-time delivery.
Conducted cost benchmarking, price negotiations, supplier audits, and EU/HMC-guided compliance (Responsible Minerals Initiative & Supply Chain Monitoring) in 2025.
- Delivered knowledge-sharing sessions (e.g., Tesla FSD) and handled monthly price revisions.
Cost Competitiveness Improvement (CCI) Team Member – Body System Incharge
[2024 Feb - 2025 Feb] (1 year)
- Led Body System cost-saving initiatives; contributed to company-wide savings of ₹570+ crores in 2024.
- Delivered ₹56 crores in direct savings through waste elimination and process improvements.
- Reported monthly savings to Global Manufacturing Officer, Global Cost Optimization Officer (North America), CMO, MD, and CEO-level executives (Hyundai Motor Group).
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
Sri Krishna College of Engineering & Technology
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 08.2019 - 04.2023
Skills
Product development & Negotiation
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Manager
Hyundai Motor India Limited
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
Sri Krishna College of Engineering & Technology
08.2019 - 04.2023