Description

I am a senior procurement and transformation executive with more than 34 years of international leadership experience across automotive, industrial and consulting environments. He has led global procurement organisations managing annual spend exceeding $3B and teams of more than 100 professionals across Europe, South America and Asia.

My expertise spans strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, supplier relationship management, negotiation strategy, procurement operating models, digital procurement and organizational capability development. Throughout his career he has led complex global procurement initiatives, supplier negotiations and cross-functional teams supporting business transformation and operational performance.

Currently through LMA Consulting, Sanjay advises organisations on procurement strategy, transformation initiatives, sourcing optimization and leadership development.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Portuguese
Fluent
German
Conversational
Hindi
Conversational
Punjabi
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Maastricht (up to 50km)

LMA Consulting
Business Consultant
AUTOMOBILE
September 2024 - Today (1 year and 10 months)
Maastricht, Netherlands
Provide consulting and advisory services in procurement strategy, procurement excellence and sourcing optimisation.

Develop procurement operating models, negotiation frameworks and transformation roadmaps.

Deliver training and coaching for procurement teams and leadership groups.

Support procurement digitalisation and AI-enabled procurement initiatives.
artificial intelligence Cost Reduction Procurement Strategy Procurement Transformation Change Management
Ford Motor Company
Passenger Vehicle Projects Procurement Director
AUTOMOBILE
November 2016 - September 2022 (5 years and 10 months)
Delivered material cost saving of $200 on major program while maintaining quality and supplier performance.
Led global procurement activities supporting vehicle programs from concept through to successful launch.
Led global cross-functional teams supporting product launch and supply continuity.
Program Management Procurement Strategy Outsourcing Global Delivery Team Leadership
Ford Motor Company
South America Procurement Category Director
AUTOMOBILE
August 2012 - October 2016 (4 years and 2 months)
Managed annual procurement spend exceeding $3B.
Led a regional team of 102 professionals across all vehicle and power train categories.
Delivered 4%+ year-over-year cost reduction through sourcing and supplier strategies.
Managed supply chain risks ensuring zero vehicle production loss.
Implemented supplier quality improvement and performance initiatives, driving significant ppm improvement for chronic suppliers.
Relationship Building Cost Management Cost Reduction Crisis management Outsourcing