Kaushik Reddy
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Result-oriented professional with 12 years of domain experience in Strategic sourcing specialized in Direct( CASTING & MACHINING) and Indirect Sourcing with expensive drive for Cost reduction
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Manager
Ace Designers
06.2024 - Current
- Responsible for Indirect sourcing across 4 plants with team of 2
- Spearheading across all commodities of Indirect sourcing
- Responsible for conversion of legacy process to recent as per market best practices
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projectstasks.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
Indirect sourcing Specialist
M/s. Genpact India private limited
1 2022 - 05.2024
- Day to day responsibility to assist in the Software, Hardware, HR related Functions, Consumables Contract, Import, capex, maintenance department, Logistics and AMC
- Day to day responsibility for assisting in the area of Multifunctional and Mailroom equipment
- Demonstrates ability to plan for and manage suppliers to reduce costs and engage them in upstream and downstream processes
- Applies knowledge and understanding of business process to streamline efficiency and maximize results of the overall work product
- Assist in maintaining lasting cooperative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and vendors
- Uses effective communication methods and fosters trust with others
- Creates an approachable environment by soliciting and accepting feedback openly
- Speaks openly and honestly about issues, and provides constructive solutions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in sourcing, enabling continuous improvement within the procurement function.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
- Managed a portfolio of suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions, as well as quality standards.
- Developed comprehensive sourcing strategies for specific categories, resulting in more efficient procurement processes.
- Collaborated with finance, procurement and operations leaders on global sourcing projects.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
Direct and Indirect Strategic sourcing and Procurement
M/s. VST Tillers Tractors Limited
07.2012 - 12.2021
- Responsible for buying of castings and feeding to assembly line in appropriate time
- Responsible for Indirect Sourcing for all 4 plants across all commodities with a team of 4
- Derisking the chronic problem suppliers and plan for alternate
- L1 pricing strategy - narrowing down the gap between lowest and other rates
- Cost Saving Achievements as per Management Targets
- 1
- Clean sheet Costing through Actualization
- 2
- L1 Matching (Re-Negotiations)
- 3
- Alternate Source Development
- 4
- TOD & VAVE projects
- Additional Capacity Planning through Alternate Sourcing & Business Case Sign-off
- De-Risking Suppliers and Critical Parts for Production
- Supplier Selection & Development for New Projects and Alternate Sources
- Revised Commercial finalizations for NPD parts before SOP
- SOB allocations and capacity sign off with supplier
- Commodity Price Revisions Settlements
- Alternate Source Development for Single Source Parts
- Vendor Rationalization & Strategic Supplier Base planning for Long Term goals
- Implementing DCN changes (Quality improvements/VAVE) on time
- Coordinating with Management auditors and External auditors.
Education
B.Tech (Agriculture Eng.) -
GKVK, UAS, Karnataka
01.2008 - 04.2012
Pre-university course - undefined
Karnataka
01.2006 - 04.2008
Skills
Savings(Hard, Cost Avoidance) of around 10lacs achieved through market benchmarking, competitive bidding and negotiation
Personal Information
- Industry Preference: Automobile, Manufacturing and IT
- Father's Name: Pundareegan G
- Date of Birth: 07/21/90
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Single
Locationpreference
- Hosur
- Bangalore
- Hyderabad
- Chennai
Keyresultsareas
- Day to day responsibility to assist in the Software, Hardware, HR related Functions, Consumables Contract, Import, capex, maintenance department, Logistics and AMC
- Day to day responsibility for assisting in the area of Multifunctional and Mailroom equipment
- Demonstrates ability to plan for and manage suppliers to reduce costs and engage them in upstream and downstream processes
- Applies knowledge and understanding of business process to streamline efficiency and maximize results of the overall work product
- Assist in maintaining lasting cooperative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and vendors. Uses effective communication methods and fosters trust with others
- Creates an approachable environment by soliciting and accepting feedback openly. Speaks openly and honestly about issues, and provides constructive solutions
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil
Disclaimer
I do hereby confirm that all the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Ace Designers
06.2024 - Current
Direct and Indirect Strategic sourcing and Procurement
M/s. VST Tillers Tractors Limited
07.2012 - 12.2021
B.Tech (Agriculture Eng.) -
GKVK, UAS, Karnataka
01.2008 - 04.2012
Pre-university course - undefined
Karnataka
01.2006 - 04.2008
Indirect sourcing Specialist
M/s. Genpact India private limited
1 2022 - 05.2024
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