Suhas Lakule
Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management Lead | BIW, Chassis & Electrical | EV Specialist (E-Bus & E-Tipper) | Should Costing ;ZBC and Negotiation | EX-Piaggio | EX- MTBD
- Role
- Deputy Manager at Olectra
- Location
- Pune, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Suhas Lakule
With extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently serving as Deputy Manager at Olectra Greentech Limited, I specialize in technical sourcing for critical aggregates, including Motor Mounting Brackets, Propeller Shafts, and ABS systems. My focus lies in cost engineering through Zero-based costing and Should-costing methodologies and aligning estimation costs with market realities in collaboration with R&D teams to optimize projects and advance the E-Bus and E-Tipper portfolios. Certified in IATF16949 and GDTP, my expertise includes chassis, cost reduction, and global sourcing. Dedicated to innovation and operational excellence in the electric vehicle sector, I emphasize supplier development, value engineering, and strategic sourcing to enhance efficiency and ensure alignment with quality standards and market demands.
Experience
Deputy Manager
Mar 2026 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Key Portfolios: E-Bus & E-Tipper (BIW, Chassis, Electrical)Core Responsibilities & Achievements:Portfolio Management: Overseeing technical sourcing for critical aggregates including Motor Mtg Brackets, Propeller Shafts, Wheel Assemblies, and ABS systems.Cost Engineering: Implementing Zero-based costing and Should-costing models to establish realistic target costs and identify \"Value Engineering\" opportunities.Supplier Development: Leading the end-to-end process of supplier identification, technical evaluation, and final price negotiations for Interior/Exterior trims and structural components.Project Optimization: Collaborating with R&D to align Estimation Costs with market realities, ensuring the E-Tipper and E-Bus projects hit their ROI targets.Cross-Functional Leadership: Managed the integration of electrical and mechanical components to ensure seamless assembly of the E-mobility chassis.
Education
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Postgraduate Degree, Master of Design engineering
2016
Solapur eduction society of polytechique solapur
Diploma of Education, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
Yashodhan vidhalay deagon
SSC
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
2013 — 2016
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