GILBERT FRANKLIN P
Hosur
Summary
A result-oriented professional with an analytical and innovative mindset. 7+ years of experience in Purchase, NPD Sourcing & Operations having competence in Strategic sourcing, Costing, Procurement, SCM, Vendor Development, Product Development & Risk mitigation. Supply/Capacity planning, Logistics optimization & healthy vendor relationships for long term business growth. Result-oriented professional with an analytical and innovative mindset. Achieved product development milestones through strategic sourcing, costing, and procurement expertise. Focused on optimizing vendor relationships and enhancing operational efficiency for sustainable business growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Application Buyer-NPD Sourcing & Development
Tenneco Automotive India Pvt Ltd.
Hosur
02.2024 - Current
- Responsible for complete product development of exclusive BOM parts.
- Releasing RFQs to potential bidders for vendor selection, conducting negotiations, costing, price settlement, product development, and vendor development.
- Project risk analysis and frequent audit through RGY to meet development goals.
- Optimised delivery schedules and logistical operations for time-effectiveness.
- Timeline. Tool cost settlement and follow-up on capex approval to pay.
- Adept in developing products with short lead times, such as 4-W customers.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced procurement expenses without compromising on quality.
- Participated in trade shows and industry events to keep abreast of market trends and source new products.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and negotiate favourable terms.
- Led sustainability initiatives, selecting eco-friendly materials and suppliers to reduce environmental impact.
Purchase Analyst
Volvo Groups.
Bengaluru
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Autonomous maintenance of handler logs and order management/Priority Aftermarket requestions handling
- RFQ management, including launching,followups for quotes and anwser supplier quireis
- Supplier price discripancy management/ clearing invoices & payment related queries
- Compiling & analyzing quotes from suppliers preparing preliminary quote summary as well as cost breakup for various parts
- Performing various supplier data analysis for decision making startery & Power BI dashboard for easy reports
- Coordinate on agreement approval flow
- SAP Ariba expert for several portfolio communication and other digital data base
- Utilised advanced Excel functions to manipulate large datasets for insightful reporting.
- Mentored junior analysts, providing guidance and support to foster professional development.
- Documented process flows and created user manuals to support effective change management.
Purchase Engineer-Sourcing & Procurement
Wave Colour Coats.
Bengaluru
07.2020 - 12.2021
GAT-Sourcing & Procurement
Tenneco Automotive India Pvt Ltd.
Hosur
01.2019 - 06.2020
Education
BTech - Mechanical
Alliance University
Bengaluru01.2018
Higher Secondary School -
Vidya Vikas
Tamil Nadu01.2014
Secondary School -
Vidya Vikas
Tamil Nadu01.2012
Skills
- Product Development Strategy
- Project/Program Management
- Risk Management
- Financial analysis
- Advanced Excel
- Power point
- Zero Based Costing (ZBC)
- SAP MM
- RFQ Handling
- MS Office
- Analytical thinking
- Data analysis
- Purchase
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Savings/Reduction
- Negotiation
- Costing
- Supply chain Management
- Spend Analysis
- Commodities
- Procure to Pay
- E-Procurement (SAP MM)
- Vendor Development
- SAP Ariba
- Team collaboration
- Sustainability initiatives
- Process documentation
- Proficient in SAP
- Ethical sourcing
- Creative thinking
- Effective communication
- Capacity Planning
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Kannada
Upper Intermediate
B2
Malayalam
Intermediate
B1
Interests
- Badminton
- Swimming
- Socializing
- Old age Orphanage coordination member
- Youth wing leader and coordinator in church
Timeline
Application Buyer-NPD Sourcing & Development
Tenneco Automotive India Pvt Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
Purchase Analyst
Volvo Groups.
01.2022 - 09.2023
Purchase Engineer-Sourcing & Procurement
Wave Colour Coats.
07.2020 - 12.2021
GAT-Sourcing & Procurement
Tenneco Automotive India Pvt Ltd.
01.2019 - 06.2020
BTech - Mechanical
Alliance University
Higher Secondary School -
Vidya Vikas
Secondary School -
Vidya Vikas