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Tanisha Swain

@tanishaswain

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Strategic Procurement Specialist with expertise in supplier management.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, encourages innovation, and offers opportunities for professional growth in supply chain management.

As a Strategic Procurement Specialist with around 5 years of experience in global OEMs supply chain, I have honed my skills in supplier management across EU, US, and APAC regions. My expertise lies in strategic sourcing, particularly in CAPEX and direct materials, alongside end-to-end project execution for new product introductions (NPI). I am passionate about driving supplier performance and ensuring compliance in highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiated contracts worth millions, and implemented digitization projects that have significantly improved procurement processes. My role at BMW involved managing a $100M Greenfield battery plant's MRO services, where I achieved substantial cost savings and optimized supplier relationships. I thrive in cross-functional teams, leveraging data-driven decision-making to enhance supply chain efficiency and mitigate risks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Indirect Buyer, MRO Services

BMW

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Led strategic sourcing, RFQ, and contract awards for MRO spares management at a $100M Greenfield battery plant, ensuring compliance with US/EU regulatory standards. Awarded service contracts via competitive bid negotiations to a total PO volume worth $150M. Managed international suppliers' network, conducting QBRs to ensure KPI adherence (compliance, cost, quality).

Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Supplier Management Regulatory Compliance Data Analysis

Global Supply Manager Intern, Power Electronics

Tesla

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Awarded contracts and executed purchase orders with suppliers for direct procurement of power electronics parts. Negotiated $10M in annual POs for power electronics, optimizing payment terms and lead times. Applied should-cost modeling to BOMs for charging and battery products, achieving 10% savings via supplier negotiations.

Contract Management PO Execution Localization

Technical Planning Manager, Capex Facilities

Tata Motors

Aug 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Procured CAPEX equipment worth 50 Lakhs for powertrain assembly line equipment, aligning with project timelines. Managed a yearly CAPEX budget of 80 Lakhs INR and achieved project distribution for NPI and Sustainable categories. Achieved 20 Lakhs INR savings through Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) and design optimizations.

Project Management Budget Management VAVE Optimization Asset Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Georgia Institute of Technology

Master of Science, Supply Chain Engineering

Focused on advanced concepts in supply chain management, logistics, and operations. Developed expertise in optimizing global supply networks and leveraging data analytics for strategic decision-making.

BIT Mesra

Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Gained foundational knowledge in industrial processes, production systems, and quality control. Applied engineering principles to improve efficiency and productivity in manufacturing environments.