Dhilip C
Regional Buyer| Ford | Ex Carrier | Ex Maruti Suzuki India Limited|9+ years Experience| Expertise in Supply chain Management , Procurement, Strategic Sourcing,Vendor development,NPD and Spend Analytics
- Role
- Buyer at Ford Motor Company
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dhilip C
Ardent professional driving supply chain excellence through strategic category management, procurement innovation, and cost optimization across global markets. With over 9+ years of experience, I excel in streamlining end-to-end supply chain processes, fostering innovation, and delivering measurable business impact.I am adept at conducting comprehensive market and spend analyses, enabling informed decisions that drive cost savings and operational efficiencies. My experience spans managing multi-million-dollar procurement projects, ensuring governance and compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to meet business objectives. Key Contributions: Developed and onboarded low-cost country suppliers, achieving significant cost savings and productivity improvements across global regions (e.g,$2.5M savings in copper and fabrication categories). Spearheaded sourcing strategies for key components, driving annual savings and ensuring smooth capacity expansions. Delivered impactful results in new product development, contract management, and compliance with industry standards. Recognized for excellence in supply chain optimization and awarded as Best Performer for $2.3M in productivity gains.Currently, I am leading global sourcing projects at Ford Motors; I manage multi-million-dollar categories, orchestrating advanced procurement strategies and providing actionable insights through spend analytics.Empowering organizations with efficient supply chain strategies, I excel at fostering collaboration among stakeholders, aligning procurement strategies with business goals, and staying ahead of industry trends. Core Competencies include: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement | New Product Development (NPD)| Supplier Development & Evaluation | Contract Management & Negotiation | Spend Analytics & Cost Reduction Strategies | Risk Management & Compliance | Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement Let’s connect to discuss opportunities to optimize supply chains, develop innovative sourcing strategies, and drive operational success.
Experience
Buyer
Mar 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN
Education
Central polytechnic college
Diploma of Education, Diploma in mechanical engineering
Government Higher Secondary School - India
HSC, HSC
Government Higher Secondary School - India
SSLC, SSLC
SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
MBA in Business Analytics, Business Analytics
Institution of Engineers of India (IEI), Kolkata
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering
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