MUKESH SHARMA
Sr. Director of Procurement
Los Angeles
Summary
Results-driven commodity and procurement leader with over 16 years of experience and 5+ years in direct team management. Proven record in developing global commodity strategies, building cross-functional alignment, and leading sourcing transformations. Industry experience spans EV, defense, and high-growth startups. Known for driving cost savings, supplier performance, and business scalability through structured negotiation and SRM.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Director of Procurement
Xos Trucks
04.2024 - Current
- Directed $120M+ annual spend across batteries, harnesses, electronics, and structural commodities.
- Built and managed a 11-member global procurement team focused on cost and delivery KPIs.
- Negotiated long-term MSAs with CATL and BYD securing multi-year supply stability and cost benchmarks.
- Instituted 6- and 18-month rolling inventory forecasts to balance cash flow with production needs.
- Implemented sourcing process aligned with stakeholder functions to support production readiness.
- Drove supplier diversification and stockpiling strategies amid tariff changes and geopolitical risks.
Director of Procurement
Xos Trucks
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Delivered 28% cost savings through multi-vendor strategies and optimized BOM design.
- Oversaw procurement lifecycle for 1,000+ components across truck and charger platforms.
- Introduced procurement SOPs and tooling standardization across the supply base.
- Collaborated with R&D to embed manufacturability and sourcing feasibility early in design.
Global Supply Manager
Xos Trucks
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Procured critical prototype parts and led early contract terms with Asian and North American suppliers.
- Supported build schedules by coordinating tool timelines and logistics for new programs.
Sourcing & Engineering Roles
DRDO
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Managed sourcing for strategic airborne systems, meeting defense-grade quality and pricing objectives.
- Reduced radar BOM costs by 22% via alternate sourcing and supplier requalification.
- Led audit and compliance tracking for government contracts and production vendors.
Education
MBA - STEM
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
North Carolina05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
PEC
India 04.2001 - 06.2006
Skills
- Commodity Strategy & Execution
- Cost Reduction & Forecasting Methodologies
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership & Competency Building
Websites
Technical Industry Exposure
- EV Manufacturing
- Defense & Aerospace
- Startups and High-growth Environments
- Procurement Digitalization and Process Transformation
- Indirect & Direct Commodity Exposure
Timeline
Senior Director of Procurement
Xos Trucks
04.2024 - Current
Director of Procurement
Xos Trucks
09.2020 - 04.2024
Global Supply Manager
Xos Trucks
07.2020 - 08.2020
Sourcing & Engineering Roles
DRDO
01.2006 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
PEC
04.2001 - 06.2006
MBA - STEM
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
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