Sabarinathan Balasubramanian
Global Procurement Professional | Indirect Procurement | Automotive & Beyond | Open to International Roles
- Role
- Iap Indirect Procurement Lead at Stellantis
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sabarinathan Balasubramanian
Global Procurement Lead | Indirect Procurement | Strategic Sourcing & Cost OptimizationI am an accomplished procurement professional with over a decade of expertise in indirect procurement, specializing in engineering services, IT products & services, software, testing & validation, HR services, and connected car solutions. Currently, I lead strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier management, and cost optimization at Stellantis, ensuring operational efficiency and business transformation across global markets. Expertise & Skills: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Strategy – Led multi-million Euro sourcing projects, aligning procurement goals with business objectives. Supplier Negotiation & Cost Optimization – Delivered €19M+ in savings through business model transformation and vendor consolidation. Contract Management & Risk Mitigation – Successfully managed high-value contracts for engineering & IT services, ensuring compliance and value-driven partnerships. Stakeholder Management & Business Transformation – Built cross-functional collaboration between engineering, finance, and legal teams to streamline procurement operations. Digitalization & Process Innovation – Implemented strategic procurement models like Work Packages & Service Centers to enhance efficiency and cost transparency.Passionate about driving procurement innovation, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships, I am eager to apply my expertise to a global role where I can contribute to an organization’s long-term success. Open to international opportunities and collaborations—let’s connect!
Experience
Iap Indirect Procurement Lead
Jul 2024 — Present · IN
Managed geopolitical uncertainties and market fluctuations by adopting agile procurement strategies, contingency planning, and market intelligence.*Establish a world-class Engineering Services Center in Malaysia, leveraging procurement expertise, strategic partnerships, and innovative solutions to drive organizational growth and success.
Education
Sethu Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Executive MBA
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