MURUGAVEL A
Chennai
Summary
Seasoned professional with 24 years of experience in Purchase, Development, project management, production and SCM. Specialises in new development and supplier relationships within the automotive and manufacturing sectors. Holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry and a PGD in Plastic Processing Technology from CIPET.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
DGM - Purchase, Development & SCM
Sun Mobility private limited
Bangalore, India
01.2026 - Current
- Head of commercial, development and direct SCM planning across mechanical categories.SMPL is EV sectors
- Managed mechanical team delivery, overseeing 100+ suppliers across plastic, rubber, foam, FRB, sheet metal, AL extrusion, and frames' commodities.
- Achieved schedule adherence through effective planning and coordination.
- Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to reach target outcomes.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Swap to electric. Stations, battery pack for 2 wheelers and 3 wheelers.
Purchase and Development Manager
HL Mando Anand India Pvt Limited
Chennai, India
04.2021 - 01.2026
- Purchase and Supplier Development manager of Plastic, Rubber & Friction’s commodity parts for passenger cars brakes, Steering, EBS, IDB, MoC and Suspension application.
- Negotiated favourable terms with suppliers, achieving cost reductions for parts and moulds.
- Developed strong supplier relationships to enhance performance and ensure contract compliance.
- Coordinated with internal departments to identify procurement needs and specifications for precise requirement fulfilment.
- Conducted capacity assessments to ensure timely delivery of development projects with suppliers to meet customer projected volume for all development projects
- Project co-ordinator (MDT member) for all bought-out parts development to meet APQP metrics of on time PPAP approvals, Gate review sign-off
- Managed resources efficiently to ensure adherence to budget constraints through responsible planning and resource allocation.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff on procurement procedures, enhancing team capabilities and performance
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying training needs for professional development.
New Project & Business Development Manager
Southern Polymers
04.2003 - 04.2021
- Responsible for New Project,RFQ review,Quote preparation,contract Review (Part & Mould) and stock levels of mould Critical spares
- Generated new business through targeted marketing initiatives and strategic plans, contributing to overall growth.
- Coordinated with internal and external customers to streamline business operations and enhance collaboration.
- Experienced in managing the overall operations and enhanced the operational efficiency by elimination of obstacles and achieved cost reduction through localisation project, alternate development & vendor development
- Reviewed design, developed tool timing plans, optimised molding processes, managed change, and audited manufacturing processes.
- Addressed customer complaints effectively for up to 100 days post-SOP.
- Worked collaboratively as a team member of the cross-functional team.
- Provided input as a team member of the corrective action team.
Education
PGD - Plastic Processing Technology
CIPET
Chennai01-2002
B.Sc. - Chemistry
Salem Sowedaswari College
Salem01-2001
12th -
S.M.H.S.School
Tharamangalam, Salem01-1997
10th -
S.M.H.S.School
Tharamangalam, Salem01-1994
Skills
- Purchasing strategy
- Global Sourcing
- Supplier management
- Contract management
- Supplier performance measurement
- Risk management
- Risk assessment
- Cost reduction
- Material planning
- Demand forecasting
- Supply chain optimization
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Commercial negotiation
- Resource coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Decision-Making competence
- Team development
- Team collaboration
- Process improvement
Acheivement
- VAVE (18.32 Mil INR /Annum) executes in plastic parts by reducing of runner weight, cycle time, M/c Tonnage and elimination of runner and Localization.
- New Innovation - Convert from metal (AI) to plastics- Insulator Assy.
- T zero sample submission date reduced from 60 days > 28 days & 90 % Dimensions achieved
- 2% increase in productivity through Cycle time optimization and re-engineering of moulds.
- 1.3% savings in indirect labour through process automation and reduced rework activities.
- Cost saving Achieved by Design Waste Elimination (Runner layout modification, hot sprue, Extension nozzle implementation)., 3% cost saving from packing standard alteration with customer approval., 6% cost saving from plastic raw material changing with customer approval.
AWARDS
- Team Player award - SMPL
- Best employee award-2024-MANDO
- MDT -Shinning star-On time Project completion Award- MANDO
- Best Cost Control Award - New Project-MANDO
- Cost Saving Award– Running Project- MANDO
- Best Suggestion Award- SP
- Best Error Proof Award-SP
- One time Tool proving Award- SP
- Best Mould Design Award-SP
Hobbies and interests
World Tour
Foodies
Travelling
Timeline
DGM - Purchase, Development & SCM
Sun Mobility private limited
01.2026 - Current
Purchase and Development Manager
HL Mando Anand India Pvt Limited
04.2021 - 01.2026
New Project & Business Development Manager
Southern Polymers
04.2003 - 04.2021
PGD - Plastic Processing Technology
CIPET
B.Sc. - Chemistry
Salem Sowedaswari College
12th -
S.M.H.S.School
10th -
S.M.H.S.School