Aravind Ganesh

Business Development Manager

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India8 yrs experience

Key Highlights

Expert in strategic sourcing for electric mobility.
Proven track record in cost reduction initiatives.
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic sourcing expert in the electric mobility sector.

Contact

aravind.ar02@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementCost Reduction

Other Skills

Battery HarnessClusterCommunicationContinuous ImprovementContract NegotiationCost EstimationDigital MarketingElectric VehiclesElectro-mechanicalHV HarnessImport LogisticsImport/Export OperationsImportsKaizenLeadership

About

As a experienced sourcing professional, Aravind is responsible for contributing value for business as a Buyer- Sourcing Electrical Aggregates for the vehicle platforms by Supplier nomination, Cost settlement, Contract Management, Vendor Evaluation, Negotiation, Cost reduction, risk management, Cost avoidance, Hedging and Price Indexation. I liaise with multiple stakeholders to close the issues and support on business milestones. With experience in the electric mobility sector, He has contributed to various programs related to the sourcing and development of critical electrical aggregates for different platforms related to 3W, Commercial vehicles (e-LCV), e-Bus (9 Metre, 12 Metre, Ultra low entry floor) in earlier assignments as well.

Experience

Ford motor company

Global Commodity Buyer

Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Hybrid

EDS Buyer - IMG Region

Switch mobility

Deputy Manager - Strategic Sourcing

May 2022 – Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Electric BU of Ashok Leyland
Spend Managment: 10$M
Responsible commodities: HV Harness, Battery Harness, Cluster, Shift selector, Cluster and other electrical parts for e-bus and e-LCV platforms.
Contributed Areas: Legal contracts, resourcing, single source elimination, Program Milestone adherence, Warranty, Localisaton, T2 supplier managment.
Achivements: Notable appreciatons on various cost reduction programs.

HV HarnessBattery HarnessClusterShift selectorLegal contractsResourcing+7

Montra electric

Strategic Sourcing -TI Clean Mobility

Nov 2021 – Apr 2022 · 5 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Murugappa's journey towards electrification (https://www.montraelectric.com/)

Grinntech motors & services (p) ltd

Sourcing Engineer- Vendor development & NPD

Jan 2018 – Nov 2021 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Chennai Area, India

Grinntech operates out of Center for Battery Engineering and Electric Vehicles (C-BEEV) at IIT Madras and incubated by IIT Madras Incubation cell (IC).