Chaitanya Thakare
AGM – Strategic Sourcing | Procurement Specialist | Global Supplier Strategy | Driving Cost Competitiveness | Stellantis | Ex-GM | Ex-ZF | Ex-Dana | Ex-Hyva
- Role
- Agm - Direct Purchase at Stellantis
- Location
- Pune District, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chaitanya Thakare
Automotive procurement professional with 20 years of experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management across global OEM and Tier-1 supply chains.Currently working in Strategic Sourcing within the automotive industry, with extensive experience managing commodities such as BIW components, Steel RM, Fascia and Fabrication parts.Over the years, I have been actively involved in developing commodity strategies and executing sourcing initiatives that improve cost competitiveness and strengthen supplier partnerships.Key areas of experience include:• Managing complex automotive commodities and global supplier networks• Driving cost optimization through commodity strategy, VAVE initiatives, waste elimination and supply chain optimization• Leading supplier negotiations and building strong long-term supplier relationships• Supporting organizations in achieving annual cost reduction targets through structured sourcing strategies• Contributing to purchase budget planning and cost management initiativesMy focus is on creating business value through strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration and cost competitiveness.
Experience
Agm - Direct Purchase
Jan 2026 — Present · Chennai, IN
Education
G.B.M.M. Highschool, Hinganghat
SSC, Science
1999 — 2000
Dr. B R Ambedkar, Highschool & Jr College, Hinganghat.
HSC, Science
2001 — 2002
Govt. College Of Engineering Aurangabad
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
2002 — 2006
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