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NAVEEN KUMAR SINGH

NAVEEN KUMAR SINGH

DGM- Strategic Sourcing Electrical & Electronics
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Strategic sourcing & Supply Chain Professional with over 21 Years of global leadership experience. Recognized for leading high-impact initiatives across Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Development & Supply Chain Management for Automotive, Defense & Aerospace Electronics and Electrical components. Adept for steering cross-functional teams, negotiating high value contracts & aligning supply chain strategies with broader business objectives to deliver measurable results. Components handled Resistors, Capacitors, Diodes, Transistors ICs, MOSFETs, PCBs, Cables & Wiring Harnesses, LEDs, Sheet Metal Parts, Molding parts, Die Casting parts, Rubber Parts, Pre-coated Steel, Motor drives, DGs, Optical Cameras, Machine Guns, Missiles, Armored Tanks and Trucks, Rocket Launcher Vehicles, C295 Aircraft parts etc.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

DGM Strategic Sourcing Electrical & Electronics

Simple Energy
09.2026 - Current

Responsibility for strategic sourcing for electrical and electronics parts for 2 wheeler electric vehicles. Commodities include PCBs, Electronics components, Wiring Harnesses, Automotive Lightings, DC-AC Converters and many aesthetic parts. Primary role is to smoothen the supply chain, lower down the procurement costs and maintaining team strength.

Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Senior Manager

Tata Advanced Systems Ltd
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Led SCM team to improve operational efficiency by increasing bid participation by 50%.
  • USD 200M in annual cost savings- Achieved more than management’s cost saving target of 7% by resourcing.
  • Streamlined SCARs, purchase procedures, supplier selection procedures, and documentation for SCM.

Business Head

Self Employed Services
01.2021 - 04.2025
  • Sourcing of Electronics components, PCBs, wiring harnesses for Automotive and Defense customers.

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Panasonic India Pvt Ltd
03.2017 - 10.2020
  • Headed Purchase department & assigned KRAs, developed Car Infotainment Systems (YCA/YSD) components.
  • Finalized legal agreements and contracts Annual cost down of 6-7% was achieved.

Senior Manager, Strategy

Automotive Manufacturing
06.2012 - 02.2017
  • Development of various PCB assemblies for automotive lighting application

Assistant Manager

Magneti Marelli UM Electronics Pvt Ltd
06.2011 - 05.2012
  • Imports Purchase handling of Car Instrument Clusters Electronics components like resistors, capacitors, diodes, ICs.
  • (Fiat Group)

Assistant Manager

Hella India Electronics Pvt Ltd
09.2007 - 05.2011
  • (Car Horns, Lights, Central locking Systems etc.)

Marketing Engineer

Methodex Systems Ltd
06.2005 - 11.2007
  • (Office Automation products, fire proof rooms and cabinets)

Senior Engineer

Auro Avenda Exports Pvt Ltd
12.2005 - 08.2007
  • Exported lab instruments and electronic gadgets.
  • Sourcing of Home Appliances, PWD assessories, Lab equipments.
  • Preparing international bidding documents

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical

JSS Academy of Technical Education
NOIDA
04.2001 -

MBA - International Business

Badruka Institute of Foreign Trade
Hyderabad
04.2001 -

Skills

Procurement strategies

Procurement management

Cost localization

Vendor optimization

Critical thinking

Supplier relationship management

Problem-solving

Supply Chain Optimization

Project Management

Multitasking Abilities

Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Significant improvement (>50%) in Bids submission at Tata Advanced Systems in June 2025 by improving team management and better coordination with cross functional teams.
  • Developed Infotainment System for New Maruti Suzuki Wagon-R (YCA) Car in the year 2018-19 at Panasonic India.
  • Employee of the Month Award-April 2008 - Honored by Hella India Electronics Pvt Ltd M for outstanding performance.
  • Topped in B.E. course by securing 82% overall in 4 Year Engineering Programme.
  • Designed and Developed Linear Induction Motor at IIT-BHU Varanasi in Feb 2002.

Timeline

DGM Strategic Sourcing Electrical & Electronics

Simple Energy
09.2026 - Current

Senior Manager

Tata Advanced Systems Ltd
05.2025 - 08.2025

Business Head

Self Employed Services
01.2021 - 04.2025

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Panasonic India Pvt Ltd
03.2017 - 10.2020

Senior Manager, Strategy

Automotive Manufacturing
06.2012 - 02.2017

Assistant Manager

Magneti Marelli UM Electronics Pvt Ltd
06.2011 - 05.2012

Assistant Manager

Hella India Electronics Pvt Ltd
09.2007 - 05.2011

Senior Engineer

Auro Avenda Exports Pvt Ltd
12.2005 - 08.2007

Marketing Engineer

Methodex Systems Ltd
06.2005 - 11.2007

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical

JSS Academy of Technical Education
04.2001 -

MBA - International Business

Badruka Institute of Foreign Trade
04.2001 -
NAVEEN KUMAR SINGHDGM- Strategic Sourcing Electrical & Electronics