shayanesh kp
@shayaneshkp
Global commodity and category leader driving procurement, supplier risk control, and multi-plant supply chain savings.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven Global Category & Commodity Lead with 5+ years focused (15+ total) experience in procurement and supply chain management across mechanical and manufacturing sectors. At TATA Electronics, I led a global multi-plant supply chain, managing $3B materials across mechanical parts, displays, PCBs, and semiconductors—while partnering with engineering, operations, and finance to define technical and commercial requirements.
I focus on supplier performance and resilience through RFQ/RFP benchmarking, price and contract negotiations, SLA alignment, and risk assessments spanning financial stability, geopolitical exposure, and supply chain resilience. I’ve delivered measurable impact including 20% cost savings through design/process/logistics improvements and $1M/year forex negotiations, and I continuously drive problem resolution, change management, and cross-functional commodity strategies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Manager
Tata Electronics
Jan 2026 - Present (6 months)
Partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams to define technical and commercial requirements for electronics and semiconductor equipment across assembly, test, and fabrication environments. Lead global supplier development, price/contract negotiations, risk assessments, on-time delivery performance, and continuous improvement, while managing CapEx/OpEx procurement and using SAP/Ariba fo
Deputy Manager
Aptiv
Jan 2018 - Jan 2025 (7 years)
Evaluate and manage mechanical commodity areas including plastics, stampings, and castings, and drive should-cost and zero-based strategies for BOM optimization. Support supplier development and tooling cost reduction through RFI/RFQ activities and collaboration with purchasing, SQE, and AQE teams.
Sr. Technical Lead
Honeywell
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Conduct tear-downs and benchmarking at the electromechanical component level and implement VAVE-based cost saving initiatives. Perform piece cost and should-cost evaluations using value stream mapping, and lead product cost engineering and supplier cost assessments with a focus on cost-value balance and weight reduction opportunities.
Technical Lead
HCL
Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years)
Lead testing and validation activities for medical devices and equipment, including biomedical and surgical disposables. Manage design verification/validation documentation, quality system compliance, DHF/TCF documentation, EU submissions, CAPA and design remediation, and support program management and vendor relationships.
Project Lead
EASi/Allegis
Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 (4 years)
Drive product design and concept translation using 3D visualization and detailed adherence to drawing standards and GD&T. Lead engineering work across manufacturing feasibility, risk management, prototyping, and analysis methodologies (FEA/DFA/DFM/DFMEA/PFMEA/FMECA), and apply PLM using Teamcenter.
Sr Engineer - Tooling
LMW/GKDITR
Jan 2006 - Jan 2010 (4 years)
Manage the manufacturing and maintenance of injection molds and other tooling for precision plastic components, including troubleshooting for mass production. Support high pressure die casting operations and oversee IDRA and BUHLER machine operations across different tonnage ranges.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Coventry University
MSc Engg in Product Design, Product Design
Completed an MSc in Product Design, including testing and validation of medical devices and equipment with documented review for safety and risk remediation.
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Tool and Die Making / Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Tool & Die Making)
2002 - 2006
Grade: 67%
Completed training in Tool and Die Making/Mechanical Engineering, achieving 67%.
Higher secondary school
Intermediate (Higher Secondary), General Education
Grade: 70%
Completed higher secondary (Intermediate) education, achieving 70%.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Portfolio
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