Project: Supplier evaluation & qualification for Tata Elxsi, a leading semiconductor solutions company globally, providing end-to-end solutions, from chip design, test, & PCB engineering. ● Streamlined supplier evaluation by automating data collection and scoring in SAP Ariba, reducing manual intervention by 30% and improving assessment speed and accuracy. ● Implemented a weighted scoring system for 50+ suppliers, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 & IATF 16949—enhancing supplier quality by 30% ● Improved supplier qualification by defining criteria and creating pre- qualification surveys in SAP Ariba, reducing supplier onboarding time by 25% and ensuring compliance with industry standards. ● Implemented a digital risk assessment in SAP Ariba, enhancing supply chain risk detection and boosting supplier reliability by 25%.

Project: Bloom Energy Power Generation System - Led strategic procurement for Bloom Energy’s NPI team, supporting the launch of microgrid hydrogen fuel cells and biogas systems used by global enterprises like IKEA, Walmart, and Ferrari. ● Led a cross-functional procurement team (4 members), optimizing sourcing strategies, securing $1M+ in cost savings, and improving procurement efficiency. ● Reduced procurement costs by 20% and cut lead times by 25% by onboarding low-cost suppliers and optimizing sourcing strategies. ● Managed high-value prototype procurement (budget: $200M+) for PCBs, cables, connectors, and sheet metals, ensuring seamless sourcing and supplier readiness. ● Developed strategic supplier performance analytics with marketing & finance teams, increasing supplier authenticity by 30% and reducing risk exposure. ● Optimized procurement workflows, improving efficiency, supplier reliability, and ensuring on-time project deliveries.

Project: Applied Materials is a leading semiconductor and display equipment manufacturer, supplying top technology companies like Samsung, Intel, and TSMC. ● Developed and executed strategic sourcing plans for key components, reducing overall procurement costs by 10% and saving $250K annually. ● Negotiated long-term pricing agreements with suppliers, enhancing cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards. ● Partnered with internal stakeholders (engineering, production, and finance) to align procurement strategies with business goals, improving process efficiency by 15%. ● Conducted supplier workshops, improving collaboration and increasing supplier contract compliance to 95%. ● Worked closely with German-based suppliers (RUBIX GmbH, Kress GmbH, Heraeus Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG) for procurement of machinery, robotics, and ceramics,

Project: Led procurement, material planning, and cost optimization strategies, ensuring seamless supply chain operations and long-term cost savings. ● Developed a service business strategy that generated 47 million dollars in contract revenue through a total cost of ownership model. ● Managed last-time buy projects for legacy components, reducing OEM spare parts costs by 25 percent and ensuring production continuity. ● Created detailed procurement schedules aligned with production timelines, reducing stock outs by 30 percent and improving supply chain efficiency. ● Managed supplier relationships, achieving a 98 percent on-time delivery rate and cutting holding costs by 250 thousand dollars annually.