Pradeep Ramaswamy
Pune
Summary
With a robust background at Cummins India Ltd., I excel in strategic sourcing and cross-functional team leadership. Leveraging global procurement and negotiation expertise, I've spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced operational efficiency and profitability. My approach combines financial acumen with a global mindset, driving substantial cost reductions and fostering innovative supplier relationships.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Purchasing – TATA Cummins
Cummins India Ltd.
Pune
01.2020 - Current
- Spearheaded the development and launch of new products or services.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
- Directed operations to improve efficiency and increase profit margins.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
- Streamlined supply chain management to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Facilitated professional development programs to build a high-performing team.
Purchasing Leader, Power Systems Business Unit
Cummins India Ltd.
Pune
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity and profitability.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Directed operations to improve efficiency and increase profit margins.
- Identified opportunities for process optimization through data analysis.
Sourcing Leader (Assemblies, B3.3 and Fuel Systems)
Cummins India Ltd.
Pune
11.2014 - 09.2017
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Sourcing Team Leader (B3.3 and Precision machining), International Purchasing Office
Cummins India Ltd.
Pune
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
Six Sigma Black belt
Cummins India Ltd.
Pune
07.2010 - 01.2012
- Analyzed existing processes using Six Sigma methodologies to identify potential improvements.
- Utilized statistical tools such as Six Sigma methodology for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies such as DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S. across the organization.
- Investigated non-conformances using statistical methods such as Six Sigma and 8D approaches.
SQI Manager (Forgings and Fuel pumps)
Cummins India Ltd.
Pune
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Analyzed quality control test results and provided feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
- Troubleshot product issues and fixed problems.
- Analyzed data from various sources to detect trends in manufacturing processes or materials used by suppliers.
- Established key performance indicators for measuring supplier performance.
- Developed and implemented quality control processes to improve product reliability.
Asst Manager – Customer Support, Jaipur Plant
BOSCH, India
Jaipur
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Identified potential areas for process optimization within the department's operations.
- Drove customer escalations to resolution by engaging directly with clients.
- Created reports detailing customer support performance metrics such as response times, resolution rates, and customer feedback scores.
Project manager, Feuerbach, Germany
BOSCH, India
Feuerbach
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
Senior Engineer – Supplier Quality Assurance
BOSCH, India
01.2002 - 08.2004
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Engineer – Investigation cell: Customer returns
BOSCH, India
04.2000 - 01.2002
- Utilized mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to resolve issues.
- Generated technical reports for customers.
- Conducted analyses addressing failure, reliability or yield improvement.
Technical Graduate trainee
BOSCH, India
10.1999 - 03.2000
- Learnt the art of introducing and interacting with colleagues
- Training on basic engineering process and the product at BOSCH
- Inter department rotational; training, helped to know people across the organisation and to learn some processes.
Education
VLFM (Visionary Leader for Manufacturing) -
CII-JICA
11-2024
Global Leadership Development Program -
Cummins
10-2024
MBA - Management Education program
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad10-2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Engineering
Mysore, Karnataka01.1999
Skills
- Category management
- Supply chain optimization
- Strategic sourcing
- Global procurement
- Demand planning
- E-procurement systems
- Negotiation expertise
- Cost reduction strategies
- Financial acumen
- Supplier relationship management
- Procurement process improvement
- Sustainability initiatives
- Budget planning
- Spend analysis
- Performance improvement
- Supplier liaison
- Vendor acquisition
- Price negotiation
- Market analysis
- Global sourcing
- New vendor setup
- Business review preparation
- Demand forecasting
- Supplier management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Cost analysis
- Calm and professional under pressure
- Team collaboration
- Product knowledge
- Project management
- Organizational leadership
- Team building
- Multitasking capacity
- Improvement plans
- Quality assurance
- Continuous improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Interpersonal communication
- Operational efficiency
- Operational risk management
- Business development
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Stakeholder management
- Corporate governance
- Goal setting
- Crisis management
- Workflow optimization
- Key performance indicators
- Scalability strategies
- Global mindset
- Cross-cultural communication
Certificationsandpatents
- Six Sigma – Black belt
- ASQ CQE certified (not renewed)
- Lead Auditor – ISO TS16949
- Patent 1 no. (21-0170-EBU (106389-7071))
Family
Usha, Electronics engineer by profession, Bhagavad-Gita tutor, 19, 12
Honorsandawards
- Best Young Manager award from AIMA, 09/07
- Chairman’s Award in Cummins, 7 times
- Multiple awards in Integrated Supply Chain stream
- PACE Awards (Global Purchasing Award), 4 times
Personal Information
Hobbies: South Indian Mysore Style Cooking - Vegetarian
Languages
kannada
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Accomplishments
· Best Young Manager award from AIMA - 2007 Sept
· Chairman’s Award in Cummins – 7 times.
· Multiple awards in Integrated Supply Chain stream
· PACE Awards (Global Purchasing Award) – 4 times
Certification
· Six Sigma – Black belt
· ASQ CQE certified. (not renewed)
· Lead Auditor – ISO TS16949
· Patent 1 no. (21-0170-EBU (106389-7071))
Affiliations
Learn Vedas in my free time.
Timeline
Director, Purchasing – TATA Cummins
Cummins India Ltd.
01.2020 - Current
Purchasing Leader, Power Systems Business Unit
Cummins India Ltd.
10.2017 - 12.2019
Sourcing Leader (Assemblies, B3.3 and Fuel Systems)
Cummins India Ltd.
11.2014 - 09.2017
Sourcing Team Leader (B3.3 and Precision machining), International Purchasing Office
Cummins India Ltd.
02.2012 - 11.2014
Six Sigma Black belt
Cummins India Ltd.
07.2010 - 01.2012
SQI Manager (Forgings and Fuel pumps)
Cummins India Ltd.
08.2007 - 06.2010
Asst Manager – Customer Support, Jaipur Plant
BOSCH, India
06.2005 - 08.2007
Project manager, Feuerbach, Germany
BOSCH, India
09.2004 - 05.2005
Senior Engineer – Supplier Quality Assurance
BOSCH, India
01.2002 - 08.2004
Engineer – Investigation cell: Customer returns
BOSCH, India
04.2000 - 01.2002
Technical Graduate trainee
BOSCH, India
10.1999 - 03.2000
VLFM (Visionary Leader for Manufacturing) -
CII-JICA
Global Leadership Development Program -
Cummins
MBA - Management Education program
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Engineering
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