Umesh Gujarathi

Advisor

Pune, Maharashtra, India29 yrs 1 mo experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 20 years in global sourcing and procurement.
  • Expertise in supplier development in automotive industry.
  • Proven track record in cost savings initiatives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in Global Sourcing and Procurement within the Automotive industry.

Contact

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Skills

Core Skills

Global SourcingSupply Chain ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProcurement

Other Skills

AutomotiveContinuous ImprovementContract NegotiationCost NegotiationsCross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer SatisfactionE-commerceISO/TS 16949ManufacturingMaterialsMaterials ManagementNegotiationNegotiationsPPAPProduct Development

About

Target oriented with a progressive career in Global sourcing & procurement for more than 20+ years. Provide vision for strong & focused Purchasing & Supply Chain & drive supplier development teams. Proactive identification for various cost savings initiatives, volume bundling & synergy building. Lead cross functional teams, direct & nurture them to achieve their objectives. Extensive knowledge of supplier automotive industry in India & South East Asia. International experience of working in Germany & Vietnam. Pursuasive, Passionate for new & inspiring initiatives, thrive for growth. Value integrity & reliability.

Experience

Himtek

Advisor

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

  • HIMTEK is a contract manufacturing company and are experts in manufacturing and assembly services. Objective of Himtek is to only CONTRACT MANUFACTURE for our clients and NOT directly sell as a competitor to the end consumer.
  • My role is Strategic support on Supply Chain, sourcing, develop a network of suppliers, new business opportunities and business development.
Supply ChainSourcingBusiness DevelopmentGlobal SourcingSupply Chain Management

The pentade

Director

Jan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 2 mos · Pune Area, India

  • The Pentade - is an consulting firm into an automotive domain. We support for :
  • > Sourcing - Domestic & Global sourcing opportunities. Best cost country sourcing, identifying capable partners, negotiations, supplier development, project management till SOP.
  • > Business development: Supporting tier 1 & tier2s for new market developments, identifying new customers and export opportunities.
  • > Representation : Be a face to Indian customers for partners based out of India and represent them
  • > Cost Savings initiative : Partner with groups / companies to identify various cost savings initiatives
  • We prefer to join hands with companies on long term basis as our philosophy is 'Success comes after long term association'
  • Support for JVs, Tech tieups
SourcingNegotiationsSupplier DevelopmentProject ManagementGlobal SourcingBusiness Development

Voyagekart

Founder

Jan 2018 – Mar 2023 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Pune Area, India

  • VoyageKart is an online ecommerce platform to rent Travel bags and travel gear.
  • We deal only in branded bags such as Samsonite, American tourister, VIP and Skybags. For Trekking we offer Wildcraft and Mufi Bags & tents.
  • VoyageKart aims to make renting travel gear and bags a lifestyle. This means, every time there’s travel on the cards of an individual, VoyageKart is on top of their mind and they rent travel gear instead of purchasing one. Our aim is to cater to every travel need at minimal cost added with the ease of being delivered at the doorstep of our customers.
E-commerceBusiness Development

Magna international

2 roles

Director Sourcing Office India + SEA

Promoted

Apr 2014 – Dec 2017 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Head : Sourcing Office South East Asia

Jun 2006 – Mar 2014 · 7 yrs 9 mos

  • Strategic Sourcing
Strategic SourcingGlobal Sourcing

Mercedes benz india

Sr. Mgr. Purchase

Jan 1997 – Jan 2007 · 10 yrs

  • Indigenisation of Wiring Harness, Cockpit Assembly, AC Compressor, Suspensions Springs, Steering Linkages, Anti Roll Bars for local production
  • Responsible for GP & S activities such as supplier management, new business development from India. Market investigation for potential and capable suppliers for exports of parts.
  • Supplier Assessment & supplier audits.
  • Exploring export potential parts, detailed costing, cost comparison & price negotiations.
  • Responsible for Power train and Interior components with a team of 2 people reporting to me.
  • Part of the Asean procurement team for identifying single source for all DC production plants.
  • Leading & Managing a team of 2 people. Project management responsibility for Export Monitoring, LC development for commercial vehicles and leading the powertrain team
Supplier ManagementCost NegotiationsProject ManagementProcurement

Education

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

Associate's degree — Materials Management

Jan 1994 – Jan 1995

Indian Institute of Export Management

Diploma — Export Management

Jan 2002 – Jan 2003

Government Polytechnic Pune

Diploma — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 1989 – Jan 1992

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