Navnit Malhotra

About Navnit Malhotra

Dynamic and results-oriented business leader with over 30 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, and ancillary development within the Automobile and Home Appliance sectors. Expert in formulating and executing comprehensive sourcing and supply chain strategies for Greenfield operations. Proven ability to thrive in diverse cultural environments, adept at navigating complex global challenges and leveraging a versatile skill set in matrix reporting structures. Recognized for capturing and implementing best practices in supply chain management, achieving significant enhancements in cost productivity and efficiency. A passionate leader committed to motivating teams, empowering talent, and pursuing excellence while upholding values of integrity, accountability, and discipline.

Experience

1. Director Purchasing

   CNH

   Jul 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   INDIA & APAC Indirect Purchasing (Capex, Services & Logistics Contracting)> Develop and implement indirect purchasing strategies for CNH’s APAC operations, covering India, China, ANZ, Thailand, and Central Asia.> Manage an annual purchasing value (APV) of over USD 200 million, consistently achieving 5%+ year-on-year cost reduction.> Collaborate with internal stakeholders and 2,200+ suppliers to ensure on-time execution of approximately purchase orders for a user base of 500.> Optimize supplier performance in line with project and business objectives; evaluate and approve recommendations for APVs below USD 1 million.> Leverage global suppliers for India operations while driving the alignment of Indian suppliers with CNH’s global standards and practicesHead of Purchasing (Pune):• Leadership and Strategic Planning: Lead annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting for commodities, managing material costs and overheads totaling approximately $15 million.• Project Management: Oversee and manage new projects to ensure timely completion within budget constraints while meeting Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) requirements.• Supplier Negotiations: Conduct critical negotiations with suppliers for high-value, critical, and urgent cases to optimize costs and ensure supply chain efficiency.• Plant Support: Provide support to the plant for critical supplier performance, optimization, and capacity enhancement initiatives.

Education

• Awadhesh Pratap Singh Vishwavidyalaya

  B.E., Mechanical Engineering

  1988 — 1992

• Annamalai University

  PG Diploma in Materials Management, Materials Management

• Motilal Nehru National Institute Of Technology

  Masters of Engineering, Analysis & Design of process equipments

  1993 — 1995

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  Management Development Program, Strategic Management

Skills

• Team Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Motivation
• Iso
• Tqm
• Bill of Materials
• Supply Chain
• Strategic Planning
• Sourcing
• Management
• Team Building
• Ts16949
• Vendor Management
• Six Sigma
• Global Sourcing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Product Development
• Purchasing
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Iso/Ts 16949
• Apqp
• Procurement
• Kaizen
• Sap Mm
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (Apqp)
• Business Strategy
• Materials Management
• 5s
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Strategic Sourcing
• Fmea