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Nirmalkumar S

Nirmalkumar S

Strategic Sourcing - EV Electrical & Electronics
Avinashi, Thirupur,Tamilnadu

Summary

To leverage my electric vehicle sourcing skills and 14 years of industry experience in the EV sector of a dynamic company, while continuously enhancing my professional capabilities and making meaningful contributions to the organization's success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Work History

Senior Manager

CapGrid Solution Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - Current
  • CapGrid is an end-to-end Design-to-Deliver company for the direct material spend focused on the Automotive and EV industry
  • Leveraging our AI-enabled Sourcing Platform with more than 30,000 manufacturers and their deep capability intelligence, we have been able to reduce the sourcing and procurement complexity significantly for leading auto manufacturers
  • Leading the Electrical & Electronics Team
  • Nature of Products: Wiring Harness, PCB, EV Aggregates, Motor & Motor Controller
  • Responsibilities in Sourcing as a Senior Manager
  • Sourcing the Components in Domestic & International Market based on customer requirements
  • Create RFQ for the materials and services, for projects, departments, for project materials, consumables, fixed assets
  • Float RFQ, follow up
  • Techno‐commercial evaluation and preparation of comparative statements
  • Follow‐up on material delivery and documentation requirements
  • Follow client standards and procedures for inspection, documentation requirements, delivery requirements, etc
  • Vendor evaluation / Vendor registration

Sourcing Lead

Polaris India Pvt Ltd, Polaris Inc
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • About: Polaris, we take great pride in our history as a category pioneer and current position as the global industry leader in powersports
  • But with leadership comes a responsibility to keep pushing the industry forward — and there are always more people in more places who could benefit from an invitation to THINK OUTSIDE
  • That’s why our strategy focuses on staying ahead of our customers' needs
  • We will continue to deliver through elevated experiences, inspirational brands, and rider-driven innovations, backed by the best and brightest people in the industry
  • This is what leading from the front means for Polaris
  • It’s a role we embrace to the fullest
  • EV Projects
  • Nature of Products: Power Sports, ATV, Two-Wheeler (Indian Motorcycle), Utility Vehicle
  • Responsibilities in Sourcing as a Sourcing Lead
  • Sourcing Electric Vehicle Components in Domestic & International Market based on design requirements
  • Create RFQ for the materials and services, for projects, departments, for project materials, consumables, fixed assets, equipments, services and sub contracts
  • Float RFQ, follow up
  • Techno‐commercial evaluation and preparation of comparative statements
  • Follow‐up on material delivery and documentation requirements
  • Follow client standards and procedures for inspection, documentation requirements, delivery requirements, etc
  • Vendor evaluation / Vendor registration

Deputy Manager

Tube Investment of India (Murugappa Group)
Chennai , Tamilnadu
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • About: Murugappa Group is an Indian conglomerate founded in 1900
  • The Group has 28 businesses including nine companies listed on NSE and BSE
  • Headquartered in Chennai, the major companies of the Group, ., Net Access India Ltd and Wendt (India) Ltd
  • Recently under TI Cycles division EV projects has been kick started, Nature of Products: 3W EV Vehicle Development
  • Responsibilities in Sourcing as a Sourcing Manager
  • Sourcing Electric Vehicle Components in Domestic & International Market based on design requirements
  • Create RFQ for the materials and services, for projects, departments, for project materials, consumables, fixed assets, equipments, services and sub contracts
  • Float RFQ, follow up
  • Techno‐commercial evaluation and preparation of comparative statements
  • Follow‐up on material delivery and documentation requirements
  • Follow client standards and procedures for inspection, documentation requirements, delivery requirements, etc
  • Vendor evaluation / Vendor registration
  • Implements plans to assure orders meet specified quality and delivery times and to minimize the total cost of purchases
  • Documents performance to action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects
  • Product Handling: BATTERY | MOTOR | MOTOR CONTROLLER | PCB | BMS and related EV product
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Deputy Manager

Propel Industries (P) Ltd
07.2020 - 09.2021
  • About: Crushing and screening processes are integral to the mining and construction industries
  • In both the sectors, the need for fast and efficient crushing and screening operations is vital and it makes a sea difference in terms of quality and productivity
  • This is the prime reason, customers nationwide bank on PROPEL INDUSTRIES for innovative, technologically-sound and cost-effective solutions, EV Tipper Vehicle Development
  • Responsibilities in Sourcing as a Sourcing Manager
  • Sourcing Electric Vehicle Components in Domestic & International Market based on design requirements
  • Create RFQ for the materials and services, for projects, departments, for project materials, consumables, fixed assets, equipments, services and sub contracts
  • Float RFQ and RFP to bidders, follow up and obtain open and sealed bids
  • Techno‐commercial evaluation and preparation of comparative statements
  • Generating PO for services and materials
  • Follow‐up on material delivery and documentation requirements
  • Follow client standards and procedures for inspection, documentation requirements, delivery requirements, etc
  • Vendor evaluation / Vendor registration
  • Implements plans to assure orders meet specified quality and delivery times and to minimize the total cost of purchases
  • Documents performance to action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects
  • Product Handling: BATTERY | MOTOR | MOTOR CONTROLLER | CONTACTOR | WIRING HARNESS | PCB | BMS and related EV product

Senior Engineer

Electrodrive Powertrain Solution (P) Ltd, JAYEM
Coimbatore , Tamilnadu
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Yrs)
  • Vehicle Developed : TATA Tigor EV | TATA ZEST EV | TATA TIAGO EV
  • About: Electra EV (Electrodrive Powertrain Solutions Private Limited) is an electric vehicle powertrain & associated Solutions Company with expertise in design, development and supply of powertrains, battery packs, charging infrastructure and associated solutions in passenger and commercial vehicle space
  • Transferred, E&E Sourcing
  • Nature of products: Electrical & Electronics Sourcing for Electric Vehicles
  • Responsibilities in Sourcing as a Design R&D Sourcing Engineer
  • Sourcing Electric Vehicle Components in Domestic & International Market based on design requirements
  • Create RFQ for the materials and services, for projects, departments, for project materials, consumables, fixed assets, equipments, services and sub contracts
  • Float RFQ and RFP to bidders, follow up and obtain open and sealed bids
  • Techno‐commercial evaluation and preparation of comparative statements
  • Generating PO for services and materials
  • Follow‐up on material delivery and documentation requirements
  • Follow client standards and procedures for inspection, documentation requirements, delivery requirements, etc
  • Vendor evaluation / Vendor registration
  • Implements plans to assure orders meet specified quality and delivery times and to minimize the total cost of purchases
  • Documents performance to action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects.

Senior Engineer

Jayem Automotives (P) Ltd
Coimbatore , Tamilnadu
04.2015 - 04.2018
  • (3.2 Yrs)
  • Vehicle Developed: JAYA J42(Backhoe Loader) | Jayem Neo(Nano EV)
  • About: Jayem is the one of leading R&D provider for automotive industry, R&D join venture for India’s Most Passenger & commercial vehicle manufacturer, Formula-3 Car Manufacturer & CAFÉ products manufacturer.

D&D Engineering

Power sonic Electric Solution India Pvt.LTD
Coimbatore , Tamilnadu
12.2013 - 03.2015
  • About : POWERsonic offers a wide range of manufacturing services including electronic, electrical, wireless connectivity and controls
  • Connectivity Solutions consist of wire harnesses, cable assemblies or custom controls for any power or data applications
  • We provide solutions such as designing, prototyping, small- or large-scale production runs, and functional/quality testing
  • Our workmanship and quality meet or exceeds the highest standards in the industry
  • Product Nature: Wiring harness & EDIT (Engineering design & Information Technology)
  • Nature of products: Electrical Wire Assemblies
  • Responsibilities in Design & Development as a R&D Egg Wire harness assembly drawing preparation for production as per customer requirement
  • Routing as per customer requirement with AutoCAD software
  • Prototype kit preparation as per customer requirement
  • Preparation of BOM, ) Wire harness costing
  • Wire harness Planning
  • Line inspection at the time of production
  • Final product inspection at dispatch stage
  • Resolving In-house problem at production stage on time
  • Resolving customer complaints with corrective and preventive actions
  • Analyze the problem of customer complaints with team discussion
  • Sourcing new connector & terminals
  • Procuring OEM make & 1:1 Equivalent product of Connector & Terminals.

D&D Engineering

Salzer Electronics Limited
Coimbatore , Tamilnadu
03.2010 - 12.2013
  • Salzer Electronics Limited, was established in 1985 to design and manufacture world-class Cam Operated Rotary Switches in Technical Collaboration with M/s
  • Salzer Schaltgerate Fabrik, GmbH., Germany
  • The Company has a consistent track record for the last 22 years in Profit Making and declaring Dividends since

Education

Diploma - Electrical & Electronic Engg

Nandha Polytechnic College
April-2010

10th-SSLC - undefined

Sri.K.Rangaswmy Naidu Hr. High Sec School
April-2007

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementCompany CultureWork-life balancePaid sick leave
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