Harish G
Hosur
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in Supplier Quality Assurance, Strategic Sourcing, and Supply Chain Management. Demonstrates strong proficiency in contract negotiation, production part approval, and project management, driving process improvement and root cause analysis to enhance vendor and quality management systems. Proven ability to develop purchasing strategies, manage inventory, and collaborate effectively across teams to achieve operational excellence and supply chain optimization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager – Sourcing & Supplier Quality Assurance
Ashok Leyland Ltd.
Hosur
08.2016 - Current
- Lead New Product Development, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Quality initiatives across multiple production lines.
- Initiate and manage Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, obtaining competitive offers from multiple suppliers.
- Drive product design and development alignment with quality goals, preparing Bill of Materials (BOM) for prototype samples.
- Evaluate quotations, select vendors, and execute effective contract negotiation strategies.
- Supervise parts development, ensuring adherence to tooling timelines and sample submissions.
- Maintain monthly planning for inventory control and goods movement aligned with production schedules.
- Oversee Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for supplier part development, ensuring readiness for series production.
- Coordinate closely with Product Development teams from concept to production.
- Achieved supplier rejection rate reduction to below 50 PPM through continuous PPAP monitoring.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement standard Quality Management Systems (QMS) to prevent recurrence.
- Resolve field failures and supplier issues within 30 days using structured QCR and QRT methodologies.
- Lead M&M; (Man/Method/Machine/Materials) change reviews to enhance quality and process reliability.
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals, improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Part-Time) - undefined
Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College
Salem09-2025
Skills
Supplier Quality Assurance & Vendor Management
Strategic Sourcing & Global Procurement
Supply Chain & Inventory Control Management
Contract Negotiation & Cost Optimization
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Project & Process Improvement
Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions (QMS)
Purchasing Strategy Development (MRP/ERP Systems)
Risk Mitigation Planning & Team Leadership
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Excel & Data Analysis Proficiency
Additional Highlights
- Committed to continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a focus on supplier performance enhancement.
- Skilled in documentation, reporting, and maintaining supplier scorecards for performance tracking.
Timeline
Deputy Manager – Sourcing & Supplier Quality Assurance
Ashok Leyland Ltd.
08.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Part-Time) - undefined
Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College