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Manoj Aadhithiya

Manoj Aadhithiya

Assistant Manager
Chennai,TN

Summary

Proactive and results-oriented Procurement and Sourcing professional with a proven track record of successful negotiations that increase quality while reducing costs with suppliers. Strong technical, resource management and analytical skills to optimize processes and increase productivity. Known as a valued procurement advisor to business leaders with the capability to inform strategic decision-making.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager- Total Production Cost Management

STELLANTIS INDIA PVT LTD
Chennai
09.2023 - Current
  • Engaged project team to consolidate total production costs and revise BOM throughout development phase.
  • Performed detailed analysis of BOM evolutions and product grid, identifying key cost factors.
  • Sourced pricing information from buyers and internal departments to strengthen cost assessments.
  • Led stakeholder reviews to ensure robustness of the BOM and overall project costs.
  • Organized workshops focused on cost convergence, including VAVE initiatives and portfolio management.
  • Provided comprehensive cost synthesis and analysis relative to prior forecasting models.
  • Oversaw Engineering Change Management meetings to align Project Cost Management strategies.

Senior Engineer- Sourcing & Procurement

STELLANTIS INDIA PVT LTD
Chennai
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Achieved 100% parts availability to support on-time prototype builds.
  • Consolidated parts list for prototype builds in collaboration with BOM team.
  • Secured quotes from designated buyers through effective coordination with purchasing team.
  • Generated purchase requisitions upon receipt of quotes for prototype components.
  • Created purchase orders for each PR number and communicated details to suppliers.
  • Ensured carryover parts availability through supplier meetings and diligent follow-ups.
  • Arranged transportation of parts from warehouse to protoshop before prototype build.
  • Organized storage of received parts at warehouse prior to target MRD.
  • Efficiently utilized the SAP MM tool to manage buying, expediting, and operations as per client requests.
  • Participated in meetings with vendors in order to discuss upcoming projects or changes in requirements.
  • Maintained an up-to-date database of approved suppliers along with their contact information.
  • Performed regular audits of existing contracts and purchase orders against actual usage data collected from various departments within the organization.
  • Reviewed invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.

Assistant Officer- Purchasing & Sourcing

Isuzu Motors India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
02.2017 - 11.2021
  • Executed NDA preparation to expedite supplier approvals.
  • Coordinated RFIs and RFQs to ensure supplier compliance, and releasing LOIs to the suppliers.
  • Managed purchasing activities, adjusting raw material prices quarterly.
  • Conducted bill of material matching for accurate procurement.
  • Reviewed part drawings to identify compliant suppliers.
  • Supplier nomination by conducting a supplier assessment and comparative costing.
  • Ensured tooling readiness and raw material availability per project timelines.
  • Created purchase contracts in SAP for production and trial phases.
  • Analyzed shortages weekly, developing action plans to meet monthly schedules.
  • ECR (Engineering Change Request) Implementation.
  • De-risking by alternate source planning and exploring supplier capability.
  • Jointly working with the Parts Control team for packaging procurement (bins and trolleys) for newly developed parts.
  • Ensuring 100% supplier process adherence on OE and spare parts requirements.
  • Discussions with suppliers for cost-reduction activities (VAVE).
  • Reporting to management about any abnormal material price increases or decreases.
  • Responsible for tracking the project progress and weekly status reporting of the program.
  • In day-to-day tasks, working with suppliers, PPC, the supply chain, planning, production, the warehouse, logistics, the quality team, and the finance team for issue clearance.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile Engineering

Velammal Engineering College
05-2016

HSC-12th Grade

S.R.K Matriculation Hr.Sec.School
03-2012

SSLC- 10th Grade

Vinayaka Vidhyalaya Matriculation Hr Sec School
04-2010

Skills

  • Production cost management
  • Bill of materials analysis
  • SAP MM expertise
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Engineering change control
  • Parts procurement and ordering
  • Purchase requisition skills
  • Purchase to pay process knowledge
  • Should cost benchmarking analysis
  • Cost negotiation
  • Invoice creation (domestic/export shipment)
  • Strategic thinking
  • Total production cost management
  • Inventory oversight
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Vendor relationship management

Accomplishments

  • Has been a leader in purchasing equipment for the International 'Go-Kart Championship' Rally in Punjab, and bagged an overall 13th place among 150 teams
  • Represented in the Under-16 inter-district tournament conducted by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association
  • He has been part of many athletic events and has bagged prizes in high school and college

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Quote

When you have that respect from your teammates, it makes it a lot more comfortable.
Lebron James

Interests

Community Involvement

Sports and Physical Activities

Travel and Cultural Experiences

Timeline

Assistant Manager- Total Production Cost Management

STELLANTIS INDIA PVT LTD
09.2023 - Current

Senior Engineer- Sourcing & Procurement

STELLANTIS INDIA PVT LTD
11.2021 - 09.2023

Assistant Officer- Purchasing & Sourcing

Isuzu Motors India Pvt Ltd
02.2017 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile Engineering

Velammal Engineering College

HSC-12th Grade

S.R.K Matriculation Hr.Sec.School

SSLC- 10th Grade

Vinayaka Vidhyalaya Matriculation Hr Sec School

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