Open To Work
Suman Saurabh
Bengaluru
Summary
Strategic Global Buyer with 9 years of experience in price negotiation, cost reduction, and sustainable supply chain management. Expertise in global sourcing and category management for input/output connectors, resin, and plastic molding. Holds an MBA in Supply Chain & Logistics. Focused on driving innovation and digitalization within the company for better data quality and informed decision.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Buyer
TE Connectivity
Bengaluru
07.2025 - Current
- Developed global category strategy for I/O connectors including RJ45 and USB wire-to-board.
- Achieved 7% cost savings through strategic negotiations with suppliers.
- Streamlined supplier base from 21 to 8, improving overall sourcing efficiency.
- Collaborated with finance and supply chain teams to mitigate US tariff impact, reducing it by 27%.
- Managed migration of more than 500 parts from plant to supplier location, achieving 9% savings.
- Executed MOQ optimization, cutting lead time from 42 days to 21 days.
- Managed sourcing approval process for team, ensuring first pass approval rate of 95%.
- Conducted quarterly performance reviews with nine strategic suppliers, driving necessary corrective actions.
- Developed Power BI procurement dashboard for tracking KPI and tool amortization.
Strategic Buyer
Bosch Limited
Bengaluru
02.2017 - 07.2025
- Executed strategic negotiations and cost-saving measures managing purchase volume of €53 million, achieving 8% yearly savings.
- Achieved 100% on-time delivery for 20 new development projects through effective project management.
- Managed global procurement responsibilities for over 20 suppliers, ensuring compliance and performance.
- Conducted RFQ floatation, quote comparisons, and negotiations to award new project contracts according to business needs.
- Oversaw procurement data digitalization project using Power BI, SQL, SAP, and advanced Excel to enhance data quality.
- Reduced inventory costs by 4% while supporting finance and logistics in addressing cash flow challenges.
- Maintained comprehensive reports for spend analysis on material cost volume forecasts versus actuals.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Bosch Limited
Bengaluru
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Spearheaded incoming quality management for all child parts, utilizing 8D methodology to resolve supplier claims.
- Led incoming inspections and collaborated in task force to address and resolve critical quality issues.
- Managed safe launch activities, including issuing concessions and certifying suspect materials.
- Initiated defect cost reimbursement process and managed claims to support financial accountability.
- Oversaw supplier quality by evaluating and resolving claims procedures to ensure compliance and reliability.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain & Logistics
Symbiosis School of Online And Digital Learning
Pune,India12-2025
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology
Bangalore08-2015
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Procurement strategy
- Category management
- RFQ management
- Commercial negotiation
- Negotiations
- Supplier risk assessment
- Supplier development
- Global supplier development
- Supplier consolidation
- Supplier collaboration
- Cost analysis
- Savings
- Product footprint optimization
- Inventory agreements
- Market analysis
- Project management
- Power BI proficiency
- Advanced Excel
- Analytical Skill
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Native
Native
German
Beginner
A1
Kannada
Beginner
A1
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
₹3600000/yr - ₹4500000/yrTimeline
Strategic Sourcing Buyer
TE Connectivity
07.2025 - Current
Strategic Buyer
Bosch Limited
02.2017 - 07.2025
Supplier Quality Engineer
Bosch Limited
09.2015 - 09.2016
MBA - Supply Chain & Logistics
Symbiosis School of Online And Digital Learning
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology