Parveen Jharkhar

Manager – Vendor Development @ Uno Minda

Flat No.1202, T-5, Sector-84, Gurgaon, Haryana unknown_4771166748380562292@example.com
Current CTC
23 LPA
Expected CTC
32 LPA
Notice Period
90 Days
Experience
17.0 Years
Profile Summary

Vendor Development & Procurement Leader with 17 years of experience in vendor management, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing within the automotive sector. Proven track record of delivering significant annual savings, driving supplier rationalization, and achieving zero-defect product launches. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, negotiating complex contracts, and building long-term strategic partnerships with global OEMs and suppliers. Skilled in operational strategy, risk mitigation, and introducing innovative technologies to strengthen supply chain resilience. Eager to leverage expertise to add value and contribute to organizational growth and success

Work Experience
2020 – Present
Manager – Vendor Development
Uno Minda
  • Team Leader - Vendor Development | 4W Lighting Division (PAN India)
  • Spearheading the vendor development team across multiple locations (Manesar, Gujarat, Pune, Chennai) to drive new child parts development.
  • Leveraging hands-on experience in electrical & mechanical components for automotive product development.
  • Leading end-to-end vendor sourcing activities – from RFQ generation to supplier selection, cost approval, and contract negotiations.
  • Overseeing benchmarking processes, part sourcing finalization, and managing all related activities including tool agreements from proto to SOP.
  • Driving EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) facility setup and finalizing costs for ICT and FCT (Functional Testing).
  • Conducting capacity analysis for both new and existing models, aligning operational strategies with customer needs.
  • Introducing new technologies and cultivating supplier development to meet emerging business challenges.
  • Utilizing ZBC (Zero Base Costing) for cost estimations of various components (forging, casting, sheet metal, rubber, plastic, fasteners, etc.), managing negotiations, and finalizing deals with suppliers.
  • Coordinating procurement for raw materials, including electronic components, PCBs, wire harnesses, fastener, sheet metal & Plastic.
  • Implementing strategies to enhance profitability through material cost improvements, VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering), NPD tooling, and alternate supplier sourcing.
  • Facilitating communication between supplier R&D and quality teams to ensure seamless new part development.
  • Setting performance goals for team members, tracking progress, and fostering continuous improvement.
  • Providing robust statistical analysis for decision-making and performance tracking.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to optimize performance and ensure contract deliverables are met.
  • Proactively managing supply chain risks through strategic planning and enforcing stable, risk-mitigated contracts.
  • Managing key customer relationships, including MSIL, SMG, TATA, MAHINDRA, RENAULT, NISSAN, ASHOK LEYLAND, and PSA.
  • Time & Resource Management
  • PPAP
  • Customer Focus & Commercial Awareness
  • Negotiation
  • Ascend development (Result orientation)
  • Achieved Cost Savings Target – 32 Cr Per Year (Last Year).
  • Supplier Reduction / Rationalization – Communization - 12 Suppliers / Year.
  • Got award for achieving – Zero Defect Launch for Toyota Projects.
  • CFT Member of VA/VE activity.
2015 – 2020
Deputy Manager – Planning & Procurement
Fiem Industries Limited
2013 – 2015
Assistant Manager – Purchase
Classic Bottle Caps Private Limited
2010 – 2013
Sr. Executive – Production, Planning & Controlling (PPC)
Lumax Industries Limited
2009 – 2010
Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET)
Anu Industries Limited
Education
Symbiosis University, Pune
MBA-Operations in General
N/A - N/A
Technological Institute Of Textile & Sciences (Tits), Bhiwani
B. Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering
2006 - 2009
Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Polytechnic, Sonipat
Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering
2003 - 2006
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Team Management Project Handling Time & Resource Management Customer Focus & Commercial Awareness Ftr/Otr Negotiation Sap Ascend Development (Result Orientation) Knowledge About Ms- Excel, Ms-Word And Ms-Powerpoint