Mohammed Hisham

About Mohammed Hisham

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Professional with 14 years of experience in Automotive and Engineering industries, specializing in Direct/Indirect procurement, vendor development, cost optimization, and category management.Proven track record in driving sourcing strategies, managing high-value supplier portfolios, executing global RFQs, negotiating commercial terms, and delivering measurable savings across multiple categories including Stamping, Fabrication, Plastics, Rubber, Castings, Machined Parts and Engineering Services.Experience leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Finance and Global Sourcing teams, and ensuring uninterrupted supply while supporting New Product Development and localization programs.Key strengths include:• Strategic Sourcing & Global Procurement• Vendor Development & Contract Negotiation• Cost Reduction, VAVE & Design-to-Cost• SAP MM (S/4HANA)| RFQ/RFP | Category Management• Engineering Services Procurement• Inventory Optimization & Supply ContinuityCurrently based in India and open to relocation to UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.I bring strong adaptability, commercial acumen, and the ability to deliver results in fast-paced, multicultural environments.

Experience

1. Category Buyer

   Caterpillar Inc.

   Jun 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Managing category purchasing for Engineering Services with a global supplier base of 300+ vendors. • Overseeing a spend of USD 180M/year while ensuring competitive sourcing, supplier performance, and contract governance. • Leading RFP process, building sourcing strategies, conducting cost analysis, and supporting commercial negotiations. • Driving contract creation, reviewing commercial clauses, and routing final approvals to leadership with business justification. • Supporting global sourcing to leverage suppliers for the US market and generating cost savings through optimized sourcing. • Proactively managing contract renewals and achieving cost reductions through strategic negotiations.

Education

• Institute of Road and Transport Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Automobile

  2007 — 2011

• Carmel Higher Secondary School, Nagercoil

  High School, Maths Computer Science

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Negotiation
• Logistics Operation
• Sap- Material Management Module - End User
• Automotive Engineering
• Inventory Control
• Receivables Management
• Vendor / Supplier Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Management
• Procurement
• Team Management
• Engineering
• Negotiation and Cost Control
• Microsoft Excel
• Autocad
• Supply Chain
• Microsoft Word
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Assurance
• First Principle of Costing
• Microsoft Office
• Management
• Warehouse Management