Viraj Bopardikar
Purchasing Management - E-mobility @BMW Group
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WORK HISTORY
Purchasing Management - E-mobility @BMW Group
Munich, DE
Daily doings: – Intensive team lead for 12V Lithium-Ion Battery: leading a cross-functional team of 5 people with weekly reporting to C-level – Commodity lead for cells, cell modules, wiring harness, on-board Charger, junction box Achievements- Generating savings in millions (€) through yearly negotiations and new awardings- Reducing cost by 20% through innovation workshops with suppliers & engineering teams- Integrating new suppliers from best-cost-countries in the supplier portfolio along with successful nominations- Implementing a lean & agile procurement concept to shorten the awarding process (days instead of months)
EDUCATION
University of Duisburg-Essen
Master of Science - MSc, Supply Chain Management
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT VIRAJ BOPARDIKAR
Senior purchasing professional, 100% automotive specialized:+10 years experience in global purchasing. Worked for OEM & Tier1 supplier. Strong managing and communication skills. Special intercultural competence: managed business in China, India, Japan, Thailand, USA, Mexico. Particularly interested in well-established battery suppliers in Asia. e-mobility lithium-ion battery cells automotive electronics purchasing strategy oem
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