- Mechanical Engineering graduate with 10 years of experience in procurement and sourcing roles in industries like earth moving, automotive, and hydraulics. - Experienced in casting, fabrication, sheet metal processes, cost reduction, negotiation, quality systems and production planning. - Currently working as Manager of Sourcing and Purchasing at WABCO India, handling procurement of casting, forging, and sheet metal components.

1. Muthukumar S S2/8A, 7th cross street,Periyar nagar,
Irumbuliyur, Tambaram west, Chennai - 45
E-mail: muthukumar03d21@yahoo.com Mobile: 09894330293
: 07338814552
SUMMARY:
 Mechanical Engineering graduate with 10 years of experience in Earth moving , Auto
industry and hydraulic industries in Procurement & Sourcing, Part development &
Manufacturing Engineering.
 Hands on experience in Casting, Fabrication, Sheet metal process and its terminologies.
 Expertise in zero base costing and negotiation – Casting, Fabrication & Sheet metal
 Sound knowledge in PPAP, Part development & Manufacturing Engineering.
 Involved in quality system, Logistics planning and production planning.
ACADEMIC PROFILE: YEAR %
 B.Tech Mechanical ( SRM University – Part time ) 2011 82%
 Diploma in Tool & Die making ( NTTF – Bangalore ) 2006 78%
 12th
Standard (State board)
 SSLC (State board )
2003
2001
88%
90%
KNOWLEDGE ASSETS/STRENGTHS:
 Certified 6 Sigma Green Belt, PPAP, Workshops/Training in TPM , ISNT – Level 2 in UT,
Inventory Management, Leadership management, SPC, 7 QC Tools , PRO-E WF4 and
Team building.
 Price negotiation & Vendor selection based on product and volume.
 Strong in Communication.
 Strong analytical and presentation skills.
 Establishing process at Supplier end.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
 WABCO INDIA Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, April 2016 – Till Date
Designation: Manager – Sourcing & Purchasing (Casting, Forging, Sheet metal)

2.  CATERPILLAR INDIA Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, May 2008 – Mar 2016
Designation: Buyer – Global Purchasing (Fabrication – Local & Import) 2013 to Mar
2016 Manufacturing Engineer – Previous role in Caterpillar 2008 to 2012
 WIPRO INFRASTRUCTURE ENGG PVT LTD., Hindupur, July 2006 – April 2008
Designation: Manufacturing Engineer
EXPERIENCE DETAIL:
Total years of Experience: 10 Years
Current CTC : 12.60 Lakh / Annum
Current
Employer
WABCO INDIA PVT LTD.
Company Profile
• WABCO India Pvt Ltd - A global leader in design & manufacture of braking
systems , air related products , auto components etc.
Designation Manager – Sourcing & Purchasing (Casting,Forging,Sheet metal)
Duration April 2016 to till date
Projects
undertaken
Procurement activities for new projects as given below:
• Neptune 230cc – Ashok Leyland
• Door control system - Daimler
• Cover project - Volvo
• 230cc & 160cc Compressor - VECV
• HINO 318cc – Ashok Leyland

3. Roles and
responsibilities
• Identifying the suitable suppliers for a new part
• Sourcing committee approval process
• Requesting for Quotation (RFQ) asking to the supplier along with
Drawings.
• Price Negotiation & Finalization with supplier for direct materials.
• Periodical supplier visits, Supplier Performance reviews on PQVC metrics.
• Initiating the activities required for PPAP Approval.
Previous
Employer
CATERPILLAR INDIA PVT LTD.
Company Profile
• CATERPILLAR India Pvt Ltd - A global leader & Pioneer in Mining,
Construction Equipment & Power systems.
Designation Buyer – Fab Category (Light & Heavy parts)
Duration May 2008 to till date
Projects
undertaken
AS A BUYER
• Sourcing and Resourcing of light & heavy fabrication parts for Excavator &
Off high way truck.
• Certified 6Sigma Green belt holder.
• NPI Part development with specified cost targets.
• Resourcing of Critical Items to achieve the cost targets.
• Logistics cost reduction project – 6 Sigma project
AS A MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
• Cycle time & setup time reduction in machining
• Throughput time reduction in fabrication shop.
• Design of tools ( Jigs & Fixtures ) for manufacturing

4. Roles and
responsibilities
AS A BUYER
• Sourcing committee approval process
• Requesting for Quotation (RFQ) asking to the supplier along with
Drawings.
• Price Negotiation & Finalization with supplier for direct materials.
• Periodical supplier visits, Supplier Performance reviews on PQVC metrics.
• Co- Operating with Quality for PPAP Approval.
AS A MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
• Establishing the process for fabrication components
• Preparation & maintenance of process documents such as PFMEA ,
SFMEA , SWS , SWES etc
• Designing the process flow for new components
• Designing of holding fixtures for CNC machines
• Designing of fit-up & weld fixtures
Previous
Employer
WIPRO INFRASTRUCTURE ENGG LTD
Company Profile • Global leader & Pioneer in designing & manufacturing of hydraulic
cylinders , pumps , Valves
Designation Manufacturing Engineer
uration July 2006 to April 2008
Projects
undertaken
• Improving productivity in pump machining by 20%
• Outsourcing of tool manufacturing
• Calibration & validation of gauges & tooling.
• Preparation of production resource tooling for new projects

5. Roles and
responsibilities
• Taking care of tooling requirements for entire shop floor
• Conceptualize design for Jigs & fixture requirement for new products
• Discuss with supplier and get the fixture manufactured
• Responsible for proving and handing over fixture to production
• Carrying out periodic tooling audits
• As a core team of process planning involving in feasibility study relating to
Manufacturing , Assembly , Testing
• Update PRT in SAP
• Department representative for ISO 9001
• Department representative for ISO 14001
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
 Around 150 components successfully resourced to achieve the cost target – Caterpillar
 Winner of “ BEST CI” for the idea generated for reducing the logistics cost in moving a part
from supplier to facility - Caterpillar
 No line stoppages achieved by proper scheduling and follow up for the parts - Caterpillar
 Got special appreciation from MD for active participation in RIW – Caterpillar
 Eliminated safety hazard in shop floor by eliminating the usage of welded spanners -
Caterpillar
 Got “FEATHER IN MY CAP” award for successfully completing a project for establishing
system tracing, retrieving & calibration of gauges - Wipro
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE / SOFT SKILLS:
 Microsoft office – Power point , Excel , Word
 Autocad - 2010
 PRO – E WF 4 from CADD Centre
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
 Winner of volley ball tournament
 Best player in college for cricket & captained NTTF Bangalore
 Got “ BEST TRAINEE AWARD “ during my final year in NTTF trg Centre - Bangalore
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Date of Birth : 05.01.1986
Father Name : T.Santhanakrishnan
Occupation : Manager – Aavin (Retired)
Address : S2/8A,7th
cross street,Periyar nagar,Irumbuliyur,Tambaram west,Chennai-45
Language : English , Tamil , Telugu , Kannada

6. DECLARATION:
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and necessary
supporting documents will be presented on request for validating the same wherever applicable.
Muthukumar S
Chennai,

7. DECLARATION:
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and necessary
supporting documents will be presented on request for validating the same wherever applicable.
Muthukumar S
Chennai,