Balavigneshwaran T

Experience

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  Vestas RRB Energy Ltd

  Jul 2007 - Nov 2008

  Sr-EXECUTIVE

  Key Assignments:• Handled site erection projects with supply of tools• Purchase of hand tools, pneumatic tools and other equipment forproduction and quality department• Also implemented Two Bin system for fasteners.• Procurement of FRP cover for WEG – Wind electric generators• Sub material and consumables used in the production.• Purchase of packaging materials and safety items.

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  KONE

  Nov 2008 - Aug 2009

  Sr.Executive

  Key Responsibilities:• Cost working for New Escalator project.• Monitoring and maintaining slim inventory• Material forecasting as per production plan• Handling materials for DMRC (Delhi Metro Railway Corporation) project• Assist in strategics the business direction and developing long-term viability proposals in tune with domestic market conditions.Key Assignments:• Involved in global team for new escalator bussiness• Also involved in a project to reduce slow and non-moving inventoryassociated with R&D and CED department.• Assistance in handling projects of material galvanizing for DMRC Project. • Preparation of delivery schedule for import suppliers Show less

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  Hyundai Motor India Ltd.

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2013

  Assistant Manager

  Key Responsibilities• Procurement of Capital Equipment and tools for projects and facilities.• Handling Expansion projects and providing customized solution toachieve project deadline.• Review and Preparation of all major contract documentation such asContract Agreement etc., for domestic & overseas purchases• Responsible for EPCG License Application and preparation of majorproject purchase progress & cost savings MIS report. • Supplier evaluation and negotiation with Techno-Commercial analysisKey Assignments:• Major CAPEX related to production on various shops have beennegotiated and handled by self.• Constantly met the cost reduction target and made cumulativebudget reduction of 9% as on now.Major Procurement:• Cutting, Pneumatic, Electric & Torque Tools for all the Shops• Machines, Conveyors, Hoists, QC & QA Instruments, associated spareparts & services.• Al plant electrical equipment such as panel, cables, etc.• Negotiated major AMC’s and outsourcing contracts. Show less

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  Ford Motor Company

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2021

  Key Responsibilities• Procurement of Capital Equipment/Machinery for power train operations.• Strategist - Bringing regional key commodities under global strategy.• Preparation of Handover documents to country teams• Localization through commodity and supplier benchmarkKey Assignments:• New engine program• Trained in ABC - Activity Based Calculation to negotiate in terms of cost structure method.• Constantly meeting cost reduction target, by improving value chain and recognizing cost reduction opportunities• Developing LCC (Low Cost Country) supplier base Major Procurement:• Engine Shop Machineries (Head, Block, Crankshaft & Engine assembly Machines) Show less Key Responsibilities• Procurement of Capital Equipment/Machinery for power train operations.• Strategist - Bringing regional key commodities under global strategy.• Preparation of Handover documents to country teams• Responsible for complete IM (Industrial Materials) materials procurement which comes under Regional Commodity strategy Key Assignments:• New engine program• Trained in ABC - Activity Based Calculation to negotiate in terms of cost structure method.• Constantly meeting cost reduction target, by improving value chain and recognizing cost reduction opportunitiesMajor Procurement:• Engine Shop Machineries (Head, Block, Crankshaft & Engine assembly Machines)• Industrial Materials (Like, PPE, OEM Machine Spares, welding Consumables, etc) Show less

  • Lead Buyer Direct/Indirect Purchase (International Market Group)

    Jul 2018 - Nov 2021

  • Regional Lead Buyer - AP (Asia Pacific)

    Apr 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Regional Buyer

    Sept 2013 - Apr 2016
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  3M

  Dec 2021 - Jul 2022

  Procurement Category Manager

  Key Assignments:● Commodity lead for Inland Transportation - Full Truck Loads, Part Truck Loads, Warehouse Management, Distribution Centers and Local Transport end to end operations.● Air & Ocean inbound material movement.● MIS MoM spend analysis HW & TW calculation.Major Achievements ● Process Improvement: Introduced Score card mechanism to improve quality of deliverables and develop service provider sustainability.● Conducted Reverse Auction process to improve cost efficiency.● Implementation of ABC model for Warehouse Management.Strategies Tested and In-Progress:● TTM - Total Transport Management● Collaborative Service - FTL Shipments● PTL - Hubs and Spokes, Blockchain methodology. Show less

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  Ceer

  Aug 2022 - now

  Assistant Manager - Indirect Procurement

  Key Assignments:● Handling smart Press Shop CAPEX requirement .● Air & Ocean inbound/outbound shipment investment and service requirements. ● Warehouse and ASRS (CAPEX/OPEX) from logistics team.● Bulk material- Sealers/Sealants for Body, Paint, Battery and General Assembly shops.