Delhi, India
Global Strategic Sourcing & Operations Leader with over 26 years of experience navigating global sourcing strategies and procurement in the Electronic & Semiconductor sectors. Specialist in driving profitable growth and supply chain resilience within technology startups and high-growth environments. Expert in contract negotiations, supplier diversification (China Plus One), risk mitigation, supplier selection, safety stock / Inventory rightsizing strategies, obsolescence management and BOM optimization for complex electronics. Proven track record in leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams to capture market opportunities and improve enterprise value. I provide actionable insights on operational excellence, scaling tech startups, solving complex tier-2/3 supplier visibility issues, and navigating ambiguous market environments through strategic collaborations and entrepreneurial leadership. Core Specialties & Technical Expertise : Global Electronics Sourcing (Passives, Actives, Electromechanical) Semiconductor Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Mitigation China Plus One (C+1) Strategy & Geographic Diversification (SEA, India, EU, Mexico) Manufacturer Search, qualifications, Vendor Selection, Auditing, and Lifecycle Management High-Stakes Contract Negotiation & MSA Frameworks Bill of Materials (BOM) Cost Benchmarking & Optimization Inventory Rightsizing & Safety Stock Strategy Scaling Procurement Operations in Tech Startups Industries - Industrial, Telecom, Automotive, Defense Category Expertise : Sourcing (Microcontrollers, Power Management ICs/PMICs, Logics, Descretes, Passives, Electromechanical ) PCB/PCBA Manufacturing & EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) Partners Managing Obsolescence & End-of-Life (EOL) Components New Product Introduction (NPI) Sourcing Support
Heading Global sourcing team for the Sourcing & Procurement management of Semiconductor & Electronics components and EMS / Contract manufacturers for Barco's global requirements. Strategic initiatives, alignment with global business needs, 3rd party OEM/EMS/ODM supply chain management, key manufacturer relationship development and management are key roles. • Transformed sourcing strategy from Europe centric to Global supply base and relationships • Formed and implemented strategy for manufacturers / suppliers based on technology competitive advantage, sole source and spend value • Integrated spend of Barco through 3rd Party to leverage Barco position in market place
Established center of Excellence on electronics & semiconductor sourcing and procurement by consolidating different BU's, manufacturing locations • Category-Based Procurement Integration Across Business Units: Incorporated a category-based sourcing model across 8 business units (Entertainment, Healthcare, Enterprise, Defense), unifying procurement to foster supplier competition and enable faster post-acquisition integration. • Collaborative Innovation Sourcing for NPI Acceleration: Partnered with R&D and product teams to introduce innovative supplier solutions for new product development needs across global business units.
Midas, a Telecom Product Technology Start-up company, design, develops and manufactures wireless and wireline Broadband Access Telecommunication Products. • Comprehensive Component Procurement & Supplier Management: Led end-to-end procurement of electronic, semiconductor, mechanical, and PCBA components for telecom products, managing supplier selection, negotiations, purchasing, and logistics. • Procurement Support for NPI and Cost Estimation for Bid Success: Supported new product development and sales by sourcing prototype components for R&D and providing accurate material cost estimates for customer bids. • Strategic Global Sourcing via Singapore IPO Establishment: Established an International Procurement Office (IPO) in Singapore to drive strategic sourcing via third-party partners, ensuring timely delivery of component kits and forging supplier alliances across Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China. • Procurement Consolidation and Manufacturing Alignment After M&A: Consolidated the supplier base after an acquisition and leveraged contract manufacturers for prototype and volume production, meeting budget and schedule targets.
Started career as Engineer in Production of telecom products in Testing department. Moved to R&D on a Technology transfer project assignment and learned, trained on new technology to get it scalable and manufacturable at Shyam Telecom. Successfully accomplished First commercial Installation & Commissioning of CorDECT based telecom project at Madagascar, Africa; developed project plan, base station coverage plan, managed civil work contracts and established service and repair support centre at Madagascar.