Saravanan R
Global Sourcing & Procurement Strategist with Lean Six Sigma Black | 23+years of Excellence | EV & Automotive | Amber Group | ex Agratas - TATA, ex SAR Livguard, ex Greaves/Ampere EV, ex OPG, ex Sona BLW(Comstar)
- Role
- Dgm - Global Sourcing at Amber Enterprises India Limited
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Saravanan R
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified with over 23 years of experience in global sourcing and procurement; I am a result-oriented and achievement-driven professional dedicated delivering value to the electric vehicle (EV) and automotive industry. As DGM - Procurement at Agratas Energy Storage Solutions Private Limited (a TATA Enterprise), I manage Indirect Procurement, Global Sourcing, Vendor Development, Cost Optimization & Strategic Procurement.I have a proven track record of meeting business needs in a fast-paced and expanding environment, leveraging my expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiation, new product development, spend analysis, and cross-functional coordination. Successfully led a greenfield project in China, overseeing construction, machinery and assembly line installation, tester commissioning, and warehouse setup. I have successfully sourced and procured high-quality and cost-effective materials from multiple vendors, including Lithium-Ion Battery Cells, Components for Battery pack, Solor On-Grid Inverters, Power Electronic Components, BLDC, Hub Wheel, Mid Drive, PMSM, and Traction Motors, Controllers, and Power Transmission Products, Starter Motors, Alternators & ISG. I have also fostered strong relationships with suppliers. I have an MBA in Technology Management from Anna University. I am passionate about driving innovation and excellence in the EV and automotive industry.
Experience
Dgm - Global Sourcing
Amber Enterprises India Limited
Apr 2026 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Education
Anna University Chennai
MBA, Technology Management
2007 — 2009
Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamilnadu
BE, Mechanical
1998 — 2002
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Purchasing
- Jit
- Materials Management
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Global Sourcing
- Materials
- Supply Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Supplier Development
- Supply Chain
- Mrp
- Ppap
- Lean Manufacturing
- Vendor Relationships
- Ts16949
- Bs Ohsas 18001
- Iso 14001
- Apqp
- Negotiation
- Automotive
- Iso/Ts 16949
- Vendor Management
- Production Part Approval Process (Ppap)
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