ROMI FRANCIS NATHAN
Bawal
Summary
Dynamic Senior Engineer with a proven track record at ATLBattery Technology, excelling in global vendor management and procurement strategies. Expert in optimizing supply chains and achieving significant cost reductions. Adept at fostering team collaboration and driving quality, cost, and delivery improvements in high-stakes environments.
Li-ion cell manufacturing: key raw materials sourcing for the India factory.
Production equipment buying for the GIGA factory in India.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Engineer - Sourcing, Vendor Management
ATLBattery Technology India Private limited, TDK Group Company
Bawal
06.2022 - Current
- Oversaw procurement and supply chain functions, including sourcing, pricing, materials planning, and logistics management.
- Managed procure-to-pay processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted internal and external financial audits, including IA, IFC, ISO, and statutory audits.
- Led supplier evaluation and selection audits for new registrations.
- Supervised product development cycles from requirement analysis to final specifications and supplier settlements.
- Achieved consistent cost reductions through strategic purchasing and optimized inventory control without production line stoppages.
- Established a high-performance commodity-driven purchasing organization for both indirect and direct parts.
- Analyzed inventories to improve turnover rates, minimize waste, and optimize
- customer service.
Senior Executive – Material & Vendor Management
Tube Investment of India Limited, Murugappa Group Company
Bawal
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Leveraged extensive experience in heavy fabrication, stamping, welding, and casting component pricing methodologies.
- Managed vendor development and supply chain functions for sheet metal and casting parts.
- Defined optimal processes to achieve quality, cost, and delivery goals.
- Streamlined systems to ensure material availability aligned with production targets.
- Monitored market price fluctuations and global steel indices for procurement strategies.
- Drove savings through value analysis/value engineering activities and alternate sourcing initiatives.
- Created a dynamic environment that motivated team performance and development opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on new development processes and projects.
Asst. Manager –Service & Vendor Management Onsite
SATRAC
Bangalore
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Achieved significant savings while developing local service points for retail customers.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors for new project parts and adjustments due to process changes.
- Executed relining projects for SCANIA tippers without delaying mining operations.
- Completed replacement and re-mounting of SCANIA tippers on site efficiently.
- Circulated timely updates to plant operational teams regarding new developments.
- Received appreciation certificates for outstanding performance in cost reduction and record time development in FY-2017.
Quality Engineer
TEMP India Staffing Services Pvt. Ltd.
Jamshedpur
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Conducted final inspections for TATA commercial vehicles at vendor locations.
- Ensured production flow adherence using FIFO and LIFO systems.
- Identified top 10 defects weekly in collaboration with vendor teams to prevent reoccurrence.
- Maintained track record for development of TATA 3118 Moon project tipper.
- Monitored daily inward reports, including test certificates and QA reports related to steel.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Dr. M.G.R. Educational And Research Institute
Chennai10-2012
Indian School Certificate (I.S.C) - PCM
Church School Beldih
Jamshedpur03-2008
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education(I.C.S.E) - PCM
Church School Beldih
Jamshedpur03-2006
Skills
Purchase management (source to pay and procure to pay cycle)
Li-ion cell raw material, production machinery, smart factory CAPEX procurement
Quality, cost, and delivery (QCD)
Global vendor and supply chain management of key battery materials
Indian supplier capability built up for key Li-ion cell raw material development
Import and export compliance requirements for battery materials, as per government guidelines
Cell recycling-Critical minerals recycling targets
EPR obligation as per the Indian government guidelines (PWM & BWM)
Certification
Certified internal auditor (SGS)
- ISO 45001 occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems
- ISO 9001 quality management systems (QMS)
Internal lead auditor (SGS)
- RBA SA 8000
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Websites
Affiliations
- SAP MM module
- ERP Business One
- Supplier relationship management tool
Timeline
Senior Engineer - Sourcing, Vendor Management
ATLBattery Technology India Private limited, TDK Group Company
06.2022 - Current
Senior Executive – Material & Vendor Management
Tube Investment of India Limited, Murugappa Group Company
03.2019 - 06.2022
Asst. Manager –Service & Vendor Management Onsite
SATRAC
02.2016 - 01.2019
Quality Engineer
TEMP India Staffing Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Dr. M.G.R. Educational And Research Institute
Indian School Certificate (I.S.C) - PCM
Church School Beldih
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education(I.C.S.E) - PCM
Church School Beldih
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