Abhishek Sharma

About Abhishek Sharma

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Leader with 15+ years of global experience across Automotive, Powertrain, EV, MHEV, PHEV and Electronics domains.Currently leading a €250M global spend portfolio at Stellantis e-Transmission with proven delivery of €10M annual cost savings and 10% BOM reduction through localization, VAVE, should-costing and global supplier development.Experienced in building and leading high-performance teams and driving cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Finance, Manufacturing and Quality for new product industrialization, cost transformation and supply risk mitigation.Core strengths include:• Global Category Strategy & Commodity Leadership• EV / Hybrid Powertrain Sourcing• Localization & Design-to-Cost• Contracting, LTA, RFQ, Supplier Nomination• VAVE, Cost Breakdown & Negotiation• Supplier Development, APQP, PPAP, NPI• Dual Sourcing & Business Continuity PlanningPassionate about building resilient supply chains, developing strategic supplier partnerships, and delivering sustainable cost competitiveness for global OEM platforms.Open to leadership roles in:Category Management | Strategic Sourcing | Global Commodity Management | Purchase Management | Supply Chain Leadership

Experience

1. Serial Buyer

   Stellantis

   Jul 2023 — Present · Brussels, BE

   I’m responsible for end-to-end program execution and procurement strategy for next-generation Powertrain systems, focusing on Mild Hybrid (MHEV) and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) platforms.I work at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and program management, ensuring every new launch meets Cost, Quality, and Timing (CQT) benchmarks.Key Responsibilities:Drive program planning and execution reviews for global powertrain projects from prototype to SOP.Own and execute sourcing strategies, covering gears, castings, and electronics.Lead supplier readiness and risk mitigation to ensure flawless launch execution.Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and PMO to synchronize timelines and supplier milestones.Track budget adherence, PPAP progress, and tooling readiness across multiple global suppliers.Manage supplier localization and value engineering projects for cost competitiveness.Prepare program health reports, timing dashboards, and escalation matrices for management reviews.Key Achievements: Achieved 10% cost savings via localization and supplier negotiations. Delivered two powertrain programs with zero line stoppages and 100% on-time readiness. Improved supplier OTD (On-Time Delivery) performance from 86% to 98% through proactive tracking. Supported the introduction of a digital supplier milestone tracker, improving PM visibility by 30%.

Education

• St. Saviours High School

  High School, Materials Science

  2001 — 2005

• IIMT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, GREATER NOIDA

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2012 — 2015

• Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth

  Diploma In Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

  2008 — 2011