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TRISHUL AVINASH PUNYAPU

Sunnyvale,CA

Summary

Dynamic Global Category Manager with 14 years of experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management across various organizations in Asia,Europe and USA. Committed to aligning procurement strategies with organizational goals, I excel in forecasting industry trends and optimizing supply chains to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness. My hands-on experience in negotiating favorable terms and driving collaborative relationships positions me as a valuable asset to a mission-focused team. Eager to leverage my expertise in creating lasting value in a forward-thinking environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Sourcing Manager

Tesla
Palo Alto
11.2024 - Current
  • Established the complete supply chain for interconnects, harnesses, and assemblies for the Optimus project in a span of six months.
  • Made changes to the project scope and cost, and implemented the most effective change management processes to keep the project up to date.
  • Created a road map for increasing the capacity at various suppliers (Tier1 and Tier2) for upcoming serial production.
  • Analyzed the cost of production, quality, delivery, and other factors to identify global supply chain opportunities.
  • Identified and improvised existing global supply chains through data analysis and process reviews.

Global Category Manager

Danfoss
Leander, USA
07.2022 - Current
  • Owned Electromechanical,electronics and electrical product categories. Achieved an average of 9% {$3 Million.} in annual cost savings on procurement activities in 2022,2023 and in 2024.
  • Developed collaborative relationships with key stakeholders from cross-functional teams Finance, Quality,operations, Research and Development (R&D),legal ,risk managers and regional supplier managers across the organization to strategically develop, implement, and optimize sourcing.
  • Developed and executed various product strategies (MV switchgear, Circuit Breakers ,Disconnects,Electromechanical,Connectors, wires, Wire harnesses, Plastics,Passive components,PCBA and other switchgear components) by forecasting industry trends, conducting financial and supplier analysis, and aligning with the company's long-term business objectives.

  • Ensured compliance with corporate policies related to purchasing activities as well as applicable laws and regulations governing international procurement practices.
  • Assessed supplier fundamental strengths and competitive standing by utilizing should cost models and benchmarking analysis; used these critical insights to guide and enhance the development of the Sourcing strategy.
  • Developed and executed sourcing and negotiation strategies for various categories that deliver business objectives by maintaining positive supplier relationship.
  • Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain by conducting detailed cost and capacity scenario analyses, and by comparing performance against industry benchmarks.
  • Negotiated Best-In-Class commodity pricing, achieving a {15%} reduction in 2023-2024 for passive components category, by balancing cost,volume and quality,ensuring long-term supply stability and meeting performance goals.
  • Applied market intelligence and manufacturing process knowledge to enhance supply chain efficiency, shape product roadmaps and make strategic sourcing improvements.

Regional Category Manager

Danfoss
Silkeborg, Denmark
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Responsible for sourcing purchasing and negotiating for ELM products and electronic components such as Switchgear,cables,wires, wire harnesses and connectors.
  • Achieved cost-effective procurement outcomes by establishing solid relationships with vendors and partners and negotiating well.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals in a timely and effective manner.
  • Ensured NDAs Global Terms and conditions and pricing agreements were set appropriately before the business was initiated while creating competitive environments with suppliers support a global strategy.
  • Drove legal, financial, and technological aspects of procurement projects achieving a comprehensive execution of projects.

Category Manager

Danish Crown
Randers, Denmark
11.2020 - 02.2022
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive strategic category strategies in IT and Fleet that aligned with overall business objectives and followed approved processes and sourcing strategy methodology.
  • Created and/or utilized market analysis to identify trends, competitor activities and opportunities within the fleet category.
  • Delivered savings of 0.5 million USD in 12 months through negotiations, cutting costs, operational efficiencies, and added value by leading cross-functional stakeholders through fact and evidence-based data-driven sourcing initiatives.

Global Sourcing Manager

Grundfos
Bjerringbro, Denmark
05.2018 - 11.2020
  • Sourcing Manager responsible for the categories' ELM (Electromechanics) and KS (Terminals) with a spend of 26 Mill USD and 200 suppliers.
  • Developed negotiation and category strategies, and achieved in-year savings of 1.5 Million USD and 0.9 Million USD by maintaining sustainable relationships with strategic suppliers in 2018 and 2019 respectively.
  • Negotiated and awarded contracts for an average annual spend of 15 Mill USD with 25 suppliers.

Purchaser

Vestas
Aarhus, Denmark
05.2015 - 01.2018
  • Purchaser was responsible for Electrical Components such as cables, wires, and connectors with a spend of 35 Million USD and 121 suppliers.
  • Negotiated and implemented annual supplier contracts and long-term Framework agreements by working with cross-functional stakeholders (Engineering, quality, operations) against suppliers to reach an agreement on contract terms and conditions.
  • Held Price and contract negotiations generated savings on an average of 11% over the period with the contract conclusion, guaranteeing the security of supplies at the best conditions globally.
  • Led various cost-out initiatives, supply chain optimizations, and development projects in engineering creating a savings of 1.2 Million USD over the span of 3 years.

Specialist

Flextronics
Chennai, India
05.2012 - 09.2014
  • Coordinated {2} projects with Global Business Centers in China, including BTI systems and Dyson.
  • Negotiated and updated the process of supplier claims and returns (RNC/NCR's).
  • Performed the verification and codification of the invoices in the supplier invoice and purchase order matching system.

Engineer Purchase

L&T
Chennai, India
09.2009 - 03.2012
  • Improved project budget accuracy by {15%} via detailed proposals for substations in thermal and steel plants.

Education

MBA -

Aarhus School of Business
Aarhus, Denmark
05.2016

Bachelors in Electrical and Electronics Engineering -

RMK Engineering College
India
05.2008

Timeline

Global Sourcing Manager

Tesla
11.2024 - Current

Global Category Manager

Danfoss
07.2022 - Current

Regional Category Manager

Danfoss
02.2022 - 07.2022

Category Manager

Danish Crown
11.2020 - 02.2022

Global Sourcing Manager

Grundfos
05.2018 - 11.2020

Purchaser

Vestas
05.2015 - 01.2018

Specialist

Flextronics
05.2012 - 09.2014

Engineer Purchase

L&T
09.2009 - 03.2012

MBA -

Aarhus School of Business

Bachelors in Electrical and Electronics Engineering -

RMK Engineering College

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