Arun Prasad
Global Sourcing (Lead Buyer) | Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Cost Reduction | Automotive Manufacturing | Castings, Forgings, Chassis | €120M spend
- Role
- Global Lead Buyer at Stellantis
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Arun Prasad
Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing professional with 15+ years of experience in supplier development, negotiation, and cost optimization across automotive manufacturing.Managed castings, forgings, and engineered components, delivering cost reduction through VA/VE, localization, and sourcing strategy. Strong in RFQs, clean-sheet costing, supplier qualification, and cross-functional collaboration.
Experience
Global Lead Buyer
Aug 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN
Lead a €120M annual global purchasing portfolio for casting and forging commodities.• Drive strategic sourcing for 4 European vehicle platforms, managing RFQs, supplier nominations, and industrialization with 50+ global suppliers.• Align Engineering, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing, and Project teams to execute robust sourcing and dual- sourcing strategies.• Proactively manage supplier capacity, EOP risks, and contingency planning to avoid production disruptions.• Implement raw material and energy indexation models to protect margins and improve cost stability.• Oversee PPAP and Run@Rate readiness to ensure smooth industrialization and launch performance.
Education
Annamalai University
PG Diploma, International Business
2018 — 2019
Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Automobile Engg
2006 — 2010
SNVS
High School, Computer Sience
2004 — 2006
Annamalai University
Postgraduate Degree, International Business
Rajalakshmi Engineering College
Bachelor of Engineering, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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