Sachin Salunke CPSM®

Associate Consultant

Pune, Maharashtra, India14 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Proven track record in new product development.
Strong background in engineering and manufacturing principles.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Manufacturing Supply Chain Specialist with expertise in new product development and strategic sourcing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic SourcingSupply Chain ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementNpd Cycle ManagementProcurement ManagementSupplier DevelopmentProject ManagementDesign EngineeringManufacturing Processes

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAutoCADAutoCAD MechanicalBussiness process ImprovementCommunicationCost ReductionDesign for ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringEngineeringEnoviaLean ManufacturingLean manufacturingManufacturingMicrosoft OfficeNPD Cycle knowledge and experience

About

Supplier Development Professional, New Product Development, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Onboarding, Engineering, and Manufacturing Principles.

Experience

Eaton

4 roles

Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Promoted

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Role Summary:
Led SCM efforts for NPI projects, driving strategic planning and execution from prototyping through production readiness. Focused on risk mitigation, supplier development, and cross-functional alignment.
Key Responsibilities:
Developed supply chain strategies for NPI launches.
Led material planning and supplier coordination for prototypes and pilot runs.
Identified and mitigated supply risks during development.
Worked closely with R&D, procurement, and operations teams.
Mentored junior engineers and improved SCM processes.

Supplier EvaluationCost ReductionStrategic SourcingSupply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Promoted

Jan 2022 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Role Summary:
Supported NPI projects by coordinating supply chain activities for prototype builds. Ensured timely material availability, supplier coordination, and ERP data accuracy to meet project milestones.
Key Responsibilities:
Managed procurement and logistics for prototype phases.
Maintained BOM and material master data in ERP systems.
Collaborated with R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams.
Supported supplier onboarding and compliance tracking.
Assisted in resolving early-stage supply chain risks.

EngineeringSupplier EvaluationNPD Cycle knowledge and experienceCommunicationManufacturingCost Reduction+5

Associate Buyer

Oct 2017 – Dec 2021 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Low Volumne Purchase, Prototyping
Commodity:
Sheetmetal / Stamping
Castings
Extrusion
Turned Parts
Plastic Modling
Additive Manfuaturing (3D Printing) Metal/Polymer

EngineeringSupplier EvaluationNPD Cycle knowledge and experienceCommunicationManufacturingCost Reduction+6

Senior Design Engineer

Nov 2013 – Sep 2017 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Role Summary:
Focused on data analysis and planning for prototype phases of NPI projects. Provided insights to optimize material readiness, cost control, and supplier performance during early development.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyzed material demand and supply trends for prototypes.
Created dashboards and reports to track prototype build performance.
Supported cost analysis and supplier evaluation for new components.
Collaborated with R&D and finance teams for early-stage planning.
Low Voltage Switchgear Devices, Motor Control Devices, VFDs
Design Development, Testing
Sheet Metal, Plastics, Copper, Wiring
Inventor, Enovia, Oracle