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Lead Java Developer with 10+ years in Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Development
Highly experienced Supply Chain professional with 13 years in Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, New Vendor Development, Costing & Negotiation, and Supplier Assessment/Audits. Possesses strong knowledge of supplier ecosystems across India, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Vietnam, with expertise in Low-Cost Country (LCC) sourcing strategies. Proven track record in driving migration projects, capacity enhancement programs, localization initiatives, and transitions to low-cost countries across various commodities including Precision Machining, RF Connectors, Antennas, Injection Molding, and Semiconductor components. Skilled in supplier evaluation, process audits, and problem-solving methodologies like Why-Why Analysis, 7 QC Tools, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and 8D.
Jayam college of Engineering, Dharmapuri
MBA · SCM
N/A – Present
Dr T. Thimmaiah Institute of Technology, KGF
BE · Mechanical
N/A – June 30, 2013
Karnataka Board
PUC
N/A – Present
Karnataka Board
SSLC
N/A – Present
Tata Semiconductor Assembly & Test
Manager - Technical Sourcing
April 1, 2026 – Present
India
TE Connectivity India Pvt Limited
Project Sourcing Manager (PSM)
August 1, 2023 – March 1, 2026
India
Renault Nissan Business Technology Centre
Assistant Manager
March 1, 2023 – August 1, 2023
India
Lam Research India Pvt Limited
Senior Buyer II
February 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
India
Genpact India Pvt Limited
Asst Manager (Global Sourcing)
July 1, 2021 – February 1, 2022
India
Titan Engineering Automation Ltd
Senior engineer (Vendor Management)
October 1, 2019 – July 1, 2021
India
Hinduja Tech Limited
Plant buyer – MATERIALS
July 1, 2018 – September 1, 2019
Hosūr, Tamil Nadu, India
EASI- Deputed in General Motors
Plant buyer – MATERIALS
September 1, 2014 – June 1, 2018
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Central Manufacturing Technology Institute
Graduate Engineer – NVH Lab
January 1, 2014 – August 1, 2014
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
NPI: New product Introduction
June 23, 2026 – Present
Working with Product manager to launch new products in the market. Involving all the stake holders (Product Manager, Product design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier quality Engineer & SCM)
Migration Projects
June 23, 2026 – Present
Working internally to move certain products to suppliers to increase the margin and overall effectiveness of the internal manufacturing plant to accommodate space for future new projects. (Working closely with supplier to enhance the productivity by 10% from the current internal standard manufacturing cost)
Sustaining project/Mass production
June 23, 2026 – Present
Working with suppliers for MOQ reduction/Productivity improvement YOY/Lead time reduction to enhance the customer experience.
Greater china+1 Strategy
June 23, 2026 – Present
Finding a right pool of vendors to handle the recent Geo political tensions and finding the vendor base out of Greater China +1 region to avoid the tariffs for US markets, as well to improve the business in US regions (Vendor bases in Low cost countries like India, Vietnam, Mexico & Thailand)
Existing vendors strategy
June 23, 2026 – Present
Implemented a strategy with current suppliers in China to expand the vendor bases outside China by explaining the current business scenarios (High success rate)
Green Field Projects
June 23, 2026 – Present
Responsible for initial plant setup for one of the emerging company (Tata Electronics Pvt Limited) for fixture developments.
New Vendor base creation
June 23, 2026 – Present
Driven Alternative sourcing at Europe vendor base for GE Additives machines to increase the vendor base and supplier performance improvement (Better payment terms Lead time, MOQ & Supplier rationalization).
Supplier rationalization
June 23, 2026 – Present
By using High buying power, reduced the vendor count and increased the spend of the current strategy supplier to enable better productivity.
Semiconductor Ecosystem Development in India
June 23, 2026 – Present
Responsible for developing semiconductor Assembly & Test supplier ecosystem in Assam to support global semiconductor manufacturing and sourcing requirements.
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's diverse project experience, including greenfield projects, migration projects, and semiconductor ecosystem development, suggests adaptability and a willingness to tackle varied challenges. Their roles consistently involve strategic planning, vendor management, and cost optimization, which aligns with a results-oriented culture. The breadth of their experience across different companies and industries (semiconductor, automotive, manufacturing) indicates a broad perspective and ability to integrate into various organizational cultures. However, the target role is 'Lead Java Developer', which is a significant mismatch with the candidate's current and past experience in sourcing and supply chain management. This fundamental misalignment severely impacts cultural fit for the specified technical role.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership and negotiation skills through their extensive experience in managing supplier relationships, driving cost efficiencies, and leading strategic sourcing initiatives. Their project descriptions highlight a proactive approach to problem-solving and a focus on continuous improvement. The candidate's experience in cross-functional collaboration and risk assessment indicates a good operational fit for roles requiring strategic decision-making and stakeholder management.