Manish Gujar

About Manish Gujar

As an experienced sourcing and supply chain leader with over 25 years of diverse experience across global automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, I specialize in driving strategic procurement initiatives, supplier development, and business excellence transformations. Currently serving as General Manager – Business Sourcing at Tata AutoComp Systems, I lead sourcing operations across six plants, manage an annual spend exceeding $24M, and enable high-impact programs such as Make Vs Buy, localization, and CAPEX sourcing.My career is marked by deep expertise in supplier quality, technical procurement, and value chain optimization. I have successfully delivered technology transfers, greenfield sourcing setups, and first-in-country product launches. Recognized for excellence in quality and operational performance, I have played a key role in Tata AutoComp’s Deming Prize win (2024) and received the Chairman’s Award for Business Excellence under the TBEM framework.Notable accomplishments include:• $10.5 Cr raw material cost savings through long-term supplier partnerships.• End-to-end CAPEX sourcing worth ₹35 Cr for John Deere’s ROPS cabin systems.• USD 593K annual energy cost savings at Bekaert through open-access electricity sourcing.• Integration of multi-plant sourcing operations, boosting compliance and audit scores.• Establishment of infrastructure for GM’s 2300+ engineer Technical Centre.I am passionate about building high-performing, cross-functional teams and thrive in dynamic, matrixed global environments. My leadership is rooted in strategic thinking, collaborative execution, and a deep commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and innovation.In alignment with future-ready supply chains, I actively support initiatives in Sustainability, Digitization, and Artificial Intelligence to enhance procurement resilience, transparency, and efficiency. Feel free to connect with me to discuss strategic sourcing, supplier development, or collaboration opportunities in global procurement and automotive supply chains.

Experience

1. General Manager Purchasing

   Tata Autocomp Systems Ltd

   Aug 2015 — Present · Pune, IN

   Reported to : BU Commercial Head & BU Head, India (Solid); BU Head TSS & Group CP Head (Dotted)• Directed strategic sourcing and supply chain operations across 6 manufacturing facilities, managing a $24M+ annual spend.• Led a team of 16 procurement professionals supporting direct materials and indirect services.• Built and enhanced supplier capabilities to meet domestic and global sourcing demands.• Executed Make Vs Buy strategies to improve cost-effectiveness and market competitiveness.• Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, commercial, and operations teams to align sourcing with business goals.• Oversaw turnkey sourcing for capital projects including production line installations.• Ensured supply continuity, quality compliance, and cost control through structured supplier governance.Key Achievements:• Played a pivotal role in achieving the Deming Prize (2024) by embedding TQM culture within the supply chain function.• Enabled strategic raw material supplier partnerships delivering ₹10.5Cr in cost savings.• Spearheaded sourcing of a complete ROPS tractor cabin metal formation line for John Deere, generating an annual revenue stream of ₹35Cr.• Developed cost-effective SMC moulding supply chains, elevating the company’s leadership position in India and globally.

Education

• University of Pune, India

  Master of Business Administration

• Pune University

  Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

  1994

• University of Pune, India

  Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

• Pune University

  Master of Business Administration ( MBA) , Materials Management

  1997

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Strategic Sourcing
• Materials
• Sourcing
• Ts16949
• Lean Manufacturing
• Product Quality
• Operations Management
• Management
• Supplier Quality
• Six Sigma
• Supplier Negotiation
• Dfmea
• Logistics
• Production Planning
• Spare Parts
• Continuous Improvement
• Fmea
• Team Management
• Global Sourcing
• Materials Management
• Apqp
• 5s
• Kaizen
• Manufacturing
• Ppap
• Supply Chain
• Stamping
• Product Development