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Sunil Shekhar Gupta

Bengaluru

Summary

Accomplished executive with 28 years of progressive experience in global procurement, supply chain management, P2P operations, and shared service center leadership across the semiconductor, electronics, and automotive industries. Demonstrated expertise in driving operational excellence, delivering significant cost savings, and building high-performing teams. Adept at managing complex, multi-regional supply chains, fostering strong stakeholder and vendor relationships, and implementing innovative business processes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Head - Procurement & Vendor Management

L&T Semiconductor Technologies (L&T)
Bengaluru
06.2024 - Current
  • Building a team of sourcing, supply chain & procurement operations professionals for L&T who can source Direct & indirect materials for L&T Semiconductor while ensuring the most cost-effective leverage of company resources across multiple sites across Globe & provide procurement operations support to stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic oversight and governance for procurement sourcing & operations on a global scale.
  • Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks within the global supply base to ensure uninterrupted operational continuity and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Navigate, develop, and embed relationships at multiple levels within supply base and across stakeholder base.
  • Ensure best-in-class procurement category strategies are developed and implemented across L&T for various categories in direct and Indirect.
  • Stay informed about market trends, industry benchmarks, and the competitive landscape to make informed decisions and maintain a competitive advantage.
  • Ensure that all procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Promote ethical procurement practices within the organization.

Vice President Supply Chain & Procurement

Minda Corporation Limited (SparkMinda Group)
Pune
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Indian Leading corporation in automotive components manufacturing and sales operations in 6 countries, 33 plants, +$500M pa sales with 16,000 employees.
  • Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for services, products and supplies.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for growth within existing markets or new ones.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to operations activities.
  • Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.

Director - Global Indirect Procurement & Real Estate (GPRE)

NXP Semiconductor
Delhi/NCR
04.2007 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: Company Overview: A multinational corporation with design, R&D, manufacturing, and sales operations in more than 75 locations in 22 countries.
  • Managed a global team of over 30 sourcing managers in the sourcing of all indirect materials and services (over $300M), with specialization in sourcing IP, EDA, software, licenses, equipment for labs, design services, third-party outsourcing, and setting up infrastructure for R&D labs, etc. While ensuring the most cost-effective leverage of company resources across multiple sites in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Proactively implemented procurement strategies and process improvements, driving successful integration into various business plans in multiple corporate departments.

Logistics & Procurement Manager

STMicroelectronics
02.2004 - 03.2007
  • Member of a corporate performance “turn around” team. Responsible for logistics and technology (IT, Lab equipment) procurement activities for India sites. This included operations support such as import/export, customs, warehousing etc. Led the movement of STMicroelectronics 2,000 employees and equipment from film city location to Greater Noida from logistics perspective.

Multiple Jobs

Multiple
Multiple
09.1997 - 01.2004
  • As a commercial officer, coordinated daily procurement & stores operations activity for a factory of +4,000 employees including manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance. Achieved goals on productivity, scrap reduction, and cycle time improvement. Senior manager on site and responsible for all activity in night shift.

Education

LLB - Legal Studies

CCSU
Merrut
06-2015

Master of Science -

Delhi University - Hans RAJ College
Delhi
06.1997

Skills

  • Supplier negotiation
  • Contract management
  • Risk assessment
  • Cost reduction
  • Procurement strategy
  • Market analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Team leadership

Accomplishments

  • World-Class Procurement Teams: Built and led high-performing sourcing and supply chain teams across multiple organizations, standardizing best-in-class processes that consistently reduced costs and boosted internal customer satisfaction.
  • Cost Savings: Achieved sustained cost reductions, including +2% in direct material and +6% in indirect material costs, through data-driven strategies and 100% team engagement.
  • Digital Procurement: Spearheaded the automation and digitization of procurement processes using SAP, Ariba, Coupa, and advanced preferred vendor programs, resulting in higher efficiency, reduced costs, and improved stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Global Relationship Management: Established and nurtured strong partnerships with over 5,000 suppliers and 100+ internal business partners worldwide, leveraging transparent communication, mutual respect, and trust to drive early engagement and superior results.
  • Change Champion: Successfully led organizations through complex change initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Websites, Portfolios, Profiles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilsgupta

Timeline

Head - Procurement & Vendor Management

L&T Semiconductor Technologies (L&T)
06.2024 - Current

Vice President Supply Chain & Procurement

Minda Corporation Limited (SparkMinda Group)
03.2023 - 05.2024

Director - Global Indirect Procurement & Real Estate (GPRE)

NXP Semiconductor
04.2007 - 12.2022

Logistics & Procurement Manager

STMicroelectronics
02.2004 - 03.2007

Multiple Jobs

Multiple
09.1997 - 01.2004

LLB - Legal Studies

CCSU

Master of Science -

Delhi University - Hans RAJ College
Sunil Shekhar Gupta