Sadashiv Kudachi
Head of Supply Chain | Global Sourcing & Strategic Procurement Leader | Driving Cost Savings, Localization & Operational Excellence in Industrial Systems | 20+ Years in End-to-End SCM & Vendor Development
- Role
- Head of Supply Chain at TMEIC
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sadashiv Kudachi
As a seasoned Supply Chain and Global Sourcing leader with 20+ years of experience, I…
Experience
Head of Supply Chain
Jun 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Role Overview:Leading end-to-end supply chain operations for industrial electric systems, aligning procurement, sourcing, and logistics with organizational strategy. Responsible for team leadership, strategic supplier management, and driving cost competitiveness across direct and indirect materials.Key Achievements:• Achieved record annual cost savings of ₹125–175 MINR through strategic sourcing, localization, and VA/VE initiatives.• Increased local procurement spend from 72% to 93%, reducing import dependency and strengthening domestic supplier base.• Reduced lead times for critical motor components from 12–24 weeks to 4–10 weeks, improving production throughput to 85 motors/month.• Implemented digital sourcing platforms and reverse auctions, achieving ₹40 MINR in variable cost controls.• Successfully completed six localization projects for components including blowers, shafts, and castings.• Recognized with three VP-level awards for supply chain innovation, cost reduction, and risk mitigation strategies.• Developed and deployed regional commodity strategies covering 80% of spend, aligning with global sourcing objectives.• Established supplier scorecards and performance dashboards to monitor Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Governance (Q, D, C, G) metrics.• Coordinated cross-functional teams for NPD and runner projects, ensuring alignment with production and customer delivery schedules.• Implemented proactive risk management by forecasting commodity price fluctuations (copper, stampings, forging shafts) and securing supply contracts.• Streamlined packaging and ODC shipments, reducing costs by 15% while enhancing safety and compliance.• Mentored and developed a high-performing team of 15, improving supply chain efficiency and employee engagement. Specialties: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership, Global Supply Chain Strategy & Execution, Cost Optimization & Value Engineering, Supplier Development & Localization, Commodity & Category Management
Education
JSS Polytechnic Nanjangud-Mysore
Diploma in Mechanical Engg
2000 — 2003
New High School Raibag
JSS Polytechnic Nanjangud,Mysore
2000 — 2003
Skills
- Procurement
- Production Planning
- Commissioning
- Erp
- Materials Management
- Mfg-Pro
- Lean Manufacturing
- Subcontracting
- Supply Chain Management
- Manufacturing
- Hydraulic Systems
- Cost Savings
- Logistics
- Kanban
- Purchasing
- Global Sourcing
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Planning
- Six Sigma
- Supplier Development
- Indirect Purchasing
- Customer Support
- Kaizen
- Engineering
- Problem Solving
- Operations Management
- Negotiation
- Project Engineering
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