ARUN KUMAR
Procurement / Buyer/ Purchasing, VALEO automotive
Working as a Buyer/ Sourcing Specialist with five years experience in manufacturing environment and holds a “Master of Science in Supply Chain Management & Purchasing” as well as Six Sigma trained to Green Belt standard.
Currently working with Valeo automotive in France, and seeking permanent opportunity within purchasing/procurement and is happy to relocate to secure this ambition.
I have in depth experience in the field of procurement to add value to a business whilst showing the capability to develop and progress
69 contactsCareer History:
March09-Present: VALEO Automotive, Paris (France)
Valeo is one of leading company in automotive sector and my position is based in Paris, responsible for worldwide electronic sourcing operations for Valeo
Sourcing Specialist
Currently working as part of Electronic sourcing team for VALEO to check supplier’s competitiveness in terms of QCD (Quality, Cost and delivery) to make competitive analysis for Material sourcing from Fareast, East Europe and Americas
In depth cost analysis for process cost, material cost and other manufacturing cost to ensure low cost sourcing for VALEO electronic products
Make Feasibility studies for Valeo product to get best suppliers with low cost
Continue contact suppliers to keep us up to date with supplier’s ISO 14001, ISO TS 16949, Liability Insurance and REACH documents
Feb07-Feb09: ACS International, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom)
ACS International is a leading supplier of raw materials for composites industries such as cast polymer, solid surface, and FRP sourcing of metal business from UK, Poland and France and other parts of Europe
Sourcing Business Consultant
Looked after new suppliers, identification of suppliers, Preparing shipping documentation, documentation related L/Cs and other legal formalities
Due to nature of business high level of customer interaction involved to make better understanding of supplies and logistics
Nov03-Dec06: Deltron Limited (Part of CDIL Group), India
Deltron is one of leading OEM of electronic manufacturing –PCB Assembly supplying to Automotives, consumer and industrial electronics worldwide.
Executive (Supply Chain and Global sourcing)
Responsible for sourcing various electronic and mechanical components, I was tasked in the development of new parts with new and existing suppliers from India, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Thailand.
Effective Coordination with marketing team to ensure delivery on time and focused on JIT inventory techniques by using BAAN ERP systems
Along with other projects I worked on a specific project sourcing of computer and electronic components for modem’s and motherboards
Key Areas:
Focus in Inventory Management, Supplier Management, International and local buying with low cost and highest possible quality
Participated in various international and local trade fairs
Promoted as Assistant Manager in 2005
May01-Oct03: Eastman Industries Limited, India
Eastman industry is leading name in the field of bicycles Part & Complete Bicycles having manufacturing facilities in India & China
Executive – Quality Control engineer & purchasing
Worked as quality control engineer for one year looking after incoming inspection of incoming bicycle parts. After that joined purchasing team for sourcing of bicycle parts from China & Taiwan as purchasing assistant
Regular communication with l shipping offices to ensure deliveries on time.