Ashok Puttaparthy

Experience

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  ROLLWELL CONVEYOR COMPONENTS PVT LTD

  May 2007 - Dec 2010

  Engineer

  Design Engineer

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  FLSmidth

  Dec 2010 - Jun 2012

  Lead Engineer
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  Bevcon Wayors Pvt. Ltd.

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2015

  Sr.Engineer
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  Tata Technologies

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  Technical Lead ( Sourcing )
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  Caterpillar Inc.

  Aug 2016 - now

  Category Buyer

  • Responsible and accountable for development, and communication and implementation of a local or regional sourcing strategy for Engine, Engine Components , Drive Train , Wheels & Tyre categories for Backhoe Loader , Skid Steer Loader and Wheel Loader machines. • Demonstrated performance in working cross-functionally and/or within a matrix organization and working independently to obtain results.• Work to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results within area of work. Works independently under limited supervision.• Managing policies, purchase and warranty agreements. • Supporting supply chain by ensuring the parts availability for production.• Monitor the supplier performance QCLDM metrics. (Quality ,Cost , Logistics , Development & Management). And get the action plan for the low performance metrics. • Collaborate with global counterparts and internal stakeholders in order to get the best possible results for Caterpillar in terms of cost, quality, delivery, features, technology while ensuring Caterpillar’s long-term multifaceted sustainability and managing risk• Monitors commodity-impacting market trends to establish insight for strategy development, execution, and risk mitigation. • Working closely with New Product Development team, supporting for supply chain and purchase activities for NPI projects . • Drives on-time PPAP and Flawless Launch for responsible components along with process control engineer . • Support Supplier with technical oversight and expertise in areas such as Process Development, PFMEA, Control Plans and Error Proofing. • Recognizing suppliers for achieving targeted metrics through the SQEP(Supplier Quality Excellent Process). Show less