Ganesh M

About Ganesh M

Strategic Procurement Leader with 16+ years of experience in manufacturing, OEM/EMS, and Capex-driven environmentsExpertise in end-to-end procurement strategy, direct & indirect sourcing, and high-value spend managementStrong exposure to Capex, Greenfield & Brownfield project procurement, including plant expansion and new line setupProven track record in cost reduction, cost optimization, should-costing, value engineering, and negotiation strategyHands-on experience in supplier strategy, vendor development, localization, and supplier performance managementSkilled in contract management, commercial negotiation, risk mitigation, and compliance governanceExperience managing multi-category procurement: raw materials, components, MRO, services, and capital equipmentEffective cross-functional leader working with engineering, projects, finance, quality, and operations teamsStrong capabilities in procurement process improvement, policy implementation, KPI tracking, and audit readinessExperienced in ERP / SAP-based procurement systems, data analysis, and reportingDemonstrated ability to support business continuity, cost competitiveness, and operational excellence

Experience

1. Deputy Manager

   Salcomp Plc

   Jan 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Leading a team of 8+ buyers to ensure 100% adherence to procurement turnaround time (TAT)• Managing complete Capex Procurement for automation machinery, SMT lines, assembly equipment & infrastructure requirements.• Driving competitive sourcing, techno-commercial evaluation & negotiation strategies to optimize cost.• Coordinating with Global supply chain teams for procurement alignment, supplier benchmarking and pricing approvals.• Managing Opex category procurement with strong focus on timely fulfilment, contract governance & cost efficiency.• Leading MIS reporting, audit compliance, supplier communication & cross-functional coordinationKey Achievements:• Received External award for \"Exemplary Skills & Competence in Procurement & Vendor Management\"-2025• Achieved 10% annual cost savings and enhanced commercials terms.• Achieved 97% Avg. OTD on Critical New Project.

Education

• Institution

  S.S, Government

• Sathyabama University

  B.E., : Bachelor; Diploma, Electrical and Electronics Engineering; electrical and electronics engineering

  2011 — 2014