Manoj Gupta
@manojgupta2
Procurement and product development manager driving switchgear cost, quality, and global delivery.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a procurement and project-focused manager in the switchgear industry, leading new product development and supplier strategy with a strong emphasis on on-time delivery and global customer approvals. I coordinate weekly VCs with UK and other foreign customers to track progress and resolve issues across new products and existing orders.
Over the past years, I’ve taken a “start-to-finish” approach to localization, multi-source/single-source planning, and price/change settlement with the supply base. I’ve led vendor benchmarking and rationalization, defined technical specifications with design/engineering/quality, and negotiated raw materials and work contracts to drive measurable savings.
My impact includes developing 50+ new products in a short span under strict UK observation, achieving 5%+ yearly purchase cost reduction (350+ Cr purchase) through localization, value engineering, and renegotiations, and delivering 18% reduction vs budget with 250+ new R&D building supplier selections. I also bring ERP working exposure (Dynamic Microsoft AX, SAP, BAAN, D365) and continuous improvement credentials, including ISO 9001:2015 internal/external auditing and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager - Purchase & Projects
Lucy Electric Manufacturing and Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
Feb 2012 - Present (14 years 4 months)
Led new product development and procurement for LV/MV switchgear programs, coordinating UK/Thailand/Dubai customer approvals and weekly project VCs. Achieved >5% annual purchase cost reduction on 350+ Cr through localization, value engineering, and supplier renegotiations; also delivered 50+ new products in 3 years and reduced indirect spend by >10%.
Assistant Manager - Mechanical Purchase
C&S Efacec MV India Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2009 - Jan 2012 (3 years)
Managed mechanical purchasing and raw material sourcing for 11kV/22kV/33kV switchgear, coordinating with design, engineering, accounts, and quality on technical specifications and procurement agreements. Improved vendor self-certification to reduce inspection effort, reduced inventory via outsourcing sub-assemblies, and drove cost reduction through negotiation and benchmarking.
Engineer - Vendor Development
Abb Ltd.
Oct 2006 - Jan 2009 (2 years 3 months)
Supported vendor development procurement of key switchgear raw materials and maintained inventory and logistics follow-ups to support production needs. Outsourced busbar/jumper and earthing manufacturing that was previously in-house, achieving 8% cost reduction.
Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Bhushan Steel and Strips Ltd.
Jul 2005 - Sep 2006 (1 year 2 months)
Handled mechanical maintenance for HRS and pickling line operations, performing breakdown response and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. Resolved oil leakage issues and supported line reliability through troubleshooting and routine maintenance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Govt. Engg. College Kota
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) at Govt. Engg. College Kota under Rajasthan University in July 2005.
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
PG Diploma (DIM) in Operations, Operations
Earned a PG Diploma (DIM) in Operations from IGNOU.
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