Akshay Deshpande

As Commodity Head- Purchase- Powertrain(Engine), responsible forleadingand managingthe powertrain purchasingteam, strategic sourcing, projectmanagement, and ensuringalignmentwithorganizational objectives, external stakeholderManagement. Directed a team of buyers withinthe Powertrain(Engine) commodity,fosteringa collaborative and results-oriented environment. Oversaw sourcingand nomination processes, ensuringcontractual agreements aligned withtheGroup's material costobjectives. Managed and tracked tool development projects. Championed the localizationofPowertraininitiatives,fulfilling local content commitments and reducing relianceoninternational suppliers. Analyzed markettrends and identified potential risks and opportunities to inform yearly business planning.

Served as Technical Assistantto the Purchase Director, providinganalytical support, budgetmanagement, and strategic coordinationto enhance departmental effectiveness and alignmentwithorganizational goals. Conducted in-depth material cost analysis for various carmodels to identify cost-savingopportunities. Managed thedepartment's overhead budget, implementingcost-control measures to optimize resource allocation. Facilitated the formulationof organizational strategy, contributingto long-term planningand decision-making. Prepared briefings, presentations, and materials forboard meetings, providing leadership withcritical informationon key topics. Coordinated withexternal agencies suchas ACMA, JETRO, and KOTRAto gathermarketintelligence and foster strategic partnerships.

As Sr. Manager(Buyer), responsible forbusiness case preparation, negotiations, technical coordination, supplierdevelopment, purchase activities and leading techno-commercial approval for1.5 TDI localization project.

Developed comprehensive business cases forthe 1.5 Engine TDI localization, securing approval forinvestment and implementation. Conducted rigorous pricing negotiations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignmentwith budgettargets. Orchestrated technical reviews and coordinationwith suppliers to maintain quality standards and projecttimelines. Empowered suppliers to generate cost-saving proposals, resulting in improved efficiency afterbusiness case validation. Managed regular purchase activities, including negotiation cycles and capacity management, optimizing operational performance. Facilitated export of parts to VW Group companies, contributing to global supply chain efficiency.