Jaykumar Parameshacharya

Business Development Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India22 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

20+ years of global supply chain experience
Managed portfolios exceeding $150M
Led over 50 impactful sourcing initiatives

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain Management expert with extensive experience in global sourcing and procurement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Sourcing & Procurement StrategyCategory & Commodity ManagementEthical SourcingStrategic SourcingProcurement ManagementInventory Management

Other Skills

Spend Analytics & Process ImprovementSupplier Risk Mitigation & Cost OptimizationProject Leadership & Stakeholder EngagementSix SigmaLean ManufacturingSourcingPurchasingSupply ChainProject PlanningOperational ExcellenceCross-functional Team LeadershipLogisticsProduct DevelopmentProgram ManagementLeadership

About

Strategic and data-driven Supply Chain and Project Management leader with 20+ years of global experience across North America, Europe, and Asia. Proven track record of driving transformational sourcing strategies, supplier development, and end-to-end category management leading to multi-million-dollar cost savings and sustainable growth. I’ve managed global portfolios exceeding $150M, scaled exports exponentially, and led over 50 sourcing initiatives with impact across revenue, quality, and margins. My experience spans global procurement, private label launches, cross-border team leadership, and productivity improvements across Fortune 500 firms. ✔ Global Sourcing & Procurement Strategy ✔ Category & Commodity Management ✔ Spend Analytics & Process Improvement ✔ Supplier Risk Mitigation & Cost Optimization ✔ Project Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement I am someone who combines deep operational expertise with strategic vision in supply chain and sourcing.

Experience

22 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

14 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Vwr, part of avantor

Manager Global Sourcing

Nov 2011 – Present · 14 yrs 6 mos

Driving global sourcing strategy and category management for a multi-million dollar portfolio. Delivered significant cost savings, expanded exports, and led high-impact cross-regional initiatives across North America, Europe, and India.

Global Sourcing & Procurement StrategyCategory & Commodity ManagementSpend Analytics & Process ImprovementSupplier Risk Mitigation & Cost OptimizationProject Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Walmart

Manager - Ethical Sourcing

Jun 2011 – Nov 2011 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led Ethical sourcing operations, enhancing global supplier compliance and driving a +40% increase in team productivity. Commended for elevating employee engagement and streamlining operational workflows.

Ethical Sourcing

Ingersoll rand

Project Leader - Global Supply Chain

Apr 2007 – May 2011 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Led strategic sourcing initiatives for Climate control business unit across high-value commodities like Rubber, Fasteners, Paints etc. managing an $85M spend portfolio. Delivered consistent 4–5% annual cost reductions through supplier consolidation, and competitive bidding. Drove supplier development programs, implemented quality improvement initiatives, and enhanced end-to-end supply chain efficiency across international operations.

Strategic Sourcing

3m

Sourcing Engineer

Feb 2004 – Sep 2006 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Managed end-to-end procurement for critical raw materials including plastics, chemicals, and packaging for 3M's production facilities in India. Delivered substantial cost savings and reduced lead times through supplier localization, negotiations, and contract optimization. Strengthened supplier relationships and enhanced supply reliability to support lean manufacturing and inventory efficiency.

Procurement Management

General electric

Junior Engineer

Oct 2002 – Feb 2004 · 1 yr 4 mos

Managed warehousing and subcontracting operations for +2,400 SKUs in the MCCB division of GE Power Controls, ensuring 95% inventory accuracy and 90% material availability through close coordination with Procurement teams. Played a key role in Oracle ERP implementation for the business unit.

Inventory Management