Balachandar D
Manager - Sourcing & SCM | Vendor Development | Cost Optimisation | Sheet Metal & Engine components | Ashok Leyland
- Role
- Manager Sourcing & Pricing at Ashok Leyland
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Balachandar D
Vendor development and sourcing professional with 17+ years of experience in the automotive industry. Proven expertise in cost optimization, supplier negotiation, and new product development. Passionate about driving supply chain excellence and contributing to future mobility solutions like EVs and hydrogen engines.
Experience
Manager Sourcing & Pricing
Aug 2022 — Present · Chennai, IN
Lead sourcing for sheet metal PIPE parts across multiple units· Core team member for Future Truck & Bus programs· Achieved cost savings through value engineering and supplier negotiations· Power User in SAP MM with expertise in PR, PO, STPO, and inventory management
Education
Dr. M.G.R polytechnic College, Arani.
Diploma of Education
2005 — 2008
Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai
Bachelor's degree
2014 — 2017
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