Ashwini Kumar Tripathi
Purchase, Buyer,VAVE, Project management,
- Role
- Sr Manager at Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited
- Location
- Pune, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ashwini Kumar Tripathi
Results-driven automotive professional with 17+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost optimization, and project management. Proven track record with leading OEMs like ŠKODA VW, Tata Motors, and Mahindra & Mahindra. Expertise in EV parts development, VAVE, localization, and global vendor management. Skilled in driving cost leadership, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration from concept to SOP. Certified AVS, VDA 6.3, and Supply Risk Management Auditor. Proficient in SAP, APQP, PPAP, and material costing with a strong background in electric mobility and sustainable sourcing.
Experience
Sr Manager
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited
Aug 2022 — Present · IN
Parts of strategic forum: Led end-to-end Proto parts development including RFQs, tooling cost estimation, supplier negotiations, and selection to ensure cost-effective sourcing and reduced lead times.• Finance budget control: Managed project financials, including IPK, SGK, and DLV budgeting, with accurate monthly provisions and forecasting• Supplier Audit: Conducted supplier audits and ratings prior to sourcing nominations to ensure compliance with cost, quality, and delivery (QCD) benchmarks.• QMS ISO Audit: Served as SPOC for internal and external QMS ISO audits, ensuring alignment with documented processes, work guidelines, and job descriptions.• Driving SCOP€ : Drove product cost optimization (SCOP€) through cross-functional team (CFT) collaboration, board reviews, business case evaluation, and workshops on benchmarking and VAVE with suppliers Localization: • Localization: Executed localization strategies for steel raw materials and CKD powertrain parts, promoting local sourcing under “Make in India.”• Sustainability & Innovation: Led sustainability and innovation to meet TCP targets.• Legal and compliance processes: Managed NDA, TISAX, and warranty agreements to ensure supplier compliance across global and local operations.• Special Projects: Led RMC reduction task force, managing cross-functional initiatives and securing OEM approvals to enhance profit margins.
Education
RMCET college
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Automobile Engineering
2004 — 2008
MIT ADT University
Post graduate Diploma in Business Administration - PGDBA, Operations Management and Supervision
ADTU
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations Management and Supervision
2017
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Advanced Programme in Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology, Chemical Engineering
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