SHRINATH BHAT

• Negotiated supplier agreements and commercial terms for companywide purchases.
• Managed RFP and RFQ processes for key supplier selection.
• Reviewed spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and analyze cost drivers.
• Conducted market research to pinpoint and evaluate potential new sources of supply.
• Evaluated supplier capability, risk, and compliance for Honeywell aerospace sourcing.
• Coordinated cross-functional reviews with engineering, quality, and operations teams to align sourcing strategies.
• Participated in negotiations regarding price, terms, quality and lead time for suppliers and categories.
• Supporting sourcing plans for sourcing Electronics LRUs, Mechanical hybrids, Mechanical parts such as castings, machining, sheet metal fabrication for Aerospace sector

• Sourcing & Development Lead, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Supplier Quality Assurance, New Supplier Assessment & Introduction, Led value analysis and value engineering program initiatives

• Product Development, Manufacturing Quality Assurance FDY & M/C Shop, Quick Concern Resolution Team Lead, Vendor Management, Executed total productive maintenance strategies, enhancing operational efficiency in JH and QM., Achieved Mahindra Yellow Belt certification in systematic problem solving, demonstrating expertise in process improvement.

• Led foundry process control, facilitated process improvement dialogue, analyzed rejections, and implemented corrective actions., Scheduled and conducted process audits to ensure compliance and enhance operational integrity.,Collaborated with team members to streamline new product development processes.

• Foundry Quality Assurance, New Product Development, Prepared PPAP documentation for new product production., Customer Visits

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