Sathishkumar Sethuram
Sourcing Manager @Lidl & Kaufland Asia
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WORK HISTORY
Sourcing Manager @Lidl & Kaufland Asia
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Responsibilities:1. Supplier Exploration:Proactively identify and evaluate new suppliers to support product innovation, cost optimization, and risk diversification.Conduct market research and benchmarking to explore competitive sourcing options across regions.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess supplier capabilities, capacity, and alignment with company requirements.2. Supplier Monitoring:Continuously track supplier performance through KPIs such as quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and compliance.Lead supplier audits and corrective action processes to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and company standards.Manage risk assessments and implement mitigation plans for critical or high-impact suppliers.3. Supplier Training & Development:Design and deliver structured training programs to improve supplier performance, quality systems, and sustainability practices.Support onboarding of new suppliers with comprehensive orientation and process alignment sessions.Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement initiatives and capability building aligned with business goals.
EDUCATION
Anna University Chennai
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Textile Sciences and Engineering
RVS College of Engineering and Technology
Diploma, Textile technology
SKILLS
ABOUT SATHISHKUMAR SETHURAM
Dynamic and results-driven Sourcing Manager with over 19 years of experience in global…
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