Karthick Raja Karmegam
Summary
Dynamic procurement expert with a proven track record at Stellantis FCA, specializing in global procurement and strategic sourcing. Recognized for exceptional supplier negotiations and stakeholder relations that enhance supply chain efficiency while fostering robust partnerships. Proficient in SAP, with a strong history of leading teams to exceed strategic goals, achieving significant cost reductions and process optimizations. Committed to continuous improvement in procurement processes and building strong vendor relationships, ensuring adaptability to evolving market conditions through collaborative teamwork and a focus on strategic purchasing objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer
Stellantis
06.2024 - Current
- Managed procurement for Chassis Commodities, including Engine Cooling Modules, HVAC systems, HV Water Heaters, Chillers, Battery Cooling Plates, Air Intake Systems, Engine Mounts, and Heat Shields
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to quickly assess and resolve technical issues.
- Led Chassis community meetings to develop and implement supplier sourcing strategies for new programs.
- Devise and proactively manage service performance improvement projects.
- Worked with key stakeholders to define requirements, develop timing plans, and ensure on-time delivery.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively, adapting to changing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
Category Buyer
Motors Pvt. Ltd.
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Evaluate supplier offers, lead negotiations, and finalize pricing agreements, Collaborate with engineering and finance teams to resolve supplier payment issues and address open concerns
- Developed strong supplier relationships to drive cost efficiencies and maintain uninterrupted supply chains.
- Manage procurement for serial production and program launches for components like Instrument Panels (IP), Door Panels (DP), Center Consoles (CC), Door Trims (DT), plastics, engineering raw materials, paint, decoration, and consumables.
- Handle cost settlement and capacity shortfall issues for ongoing programs, addressing raw material shortages and post-Job1 cost settlements.
- Remotely Support Ford North America, Canada, Mexico
Program Buyer
Faurecia India Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Facilitate sign-offs for NDAs, QAAs, and GPA agreements with new panel suppliers, Conduct quarterly price revisions based on raw material (RM) price trends
- Drive purchase cost savings to meet budget targets and regularly monitor forecasting metrics, Undertake special projects for cost reduction and cash optimization, fostering innovation, Coordinate PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) clearance for part development
- Researched & evaluated potential suppliers to ensure quality & competitive pricing, Ensured that all purchases were made in accordance with company policy & procedures.
- Remotely Support Singapore, South Korea
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile Engineering
ANNA UNIVERSITY
Pollachi, India05.2018
Skills
- Proficient in CAD software
- Proficient in Power BI and Tableau
- Purchasing Tools: SAP, ARIBA, WERS, WIPS
- Office tools: MS Azure, Office 365, SharePoint
- Supply chain optimization
- Strategic supplier engagement
- Purchasing strategy
- E-procurement systems
- Researching products
- Strategic sourcing
- Global procurement
Accomplishments
- Resourcing a supplier & Develop a New supplier in the Europe Market (saving of 5 cores in INR)
- Cost savings 8.0000 USD per Year at FORD, Ford Cost savings of $ 1787797 (Resourcing the Supplier)
- Star of Quarter (2020) Faurecia India Pvt Ltd Faurecia Cost Savings – 6 Cores INR (VAVE Activities)
- Saved $450K annually by renegotiating long-term contracts with key suppliers.
- Reduced procurement costs by 12% through strategic vendor consolidation.
- Achieved 10% price reduction on high-volume materials via competitive bidding process
- Built relationships with 70+ vendors, resulting in 100% availability of critical materials during Q4.
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- SAP Ariba Supply Chain
- Cost Reduction for Procurement: Using Supply-side Tools
- SAP ERP
- Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)
Finnish
Beginner (A1)
Hobbies
outdoor activities
Traveling and learning languages
Foot ball
Table Tennis
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Reality is nothing but a collective hunch.
Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner
Software
SAP
SIX SIGMA
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Stellantis
06.2024 - Current
Category Buyer
Motors Pvt. Ltd.
09.2022 - 05.2024
Program Buyer
Faurecia India Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile Engineering
ANNA UNIVERSITY