Ganesh Kumar Matheswaran

Talented Buyer with skills in negotiation and influence for cost-efficient product procurement. Forges constructive relationships with international teams for productive communications. Plans and priorities well to achieve deadlines under pressure.

Work history

February 2020 - February 2024

Senior buyer, Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai, India 

• Responsible for design and execute Sourcing strategies for Body in White, Machined and Casting parts.
• Identify new potential suppliers as per drawing requirements with latest technology, competitive pricing, good quality and consistent delivery.
• Evaluated bids, made supplier recommendations based on commercial, technical, supply and quality requirements.
• Led supplier negotiations to improve prices and contract terms.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with suppliers and optimize customer value.
• Coordinate with Cross-Functional Team (Design, Program, Plants, Quality and Supply chain) for all activities in relation to parts / contracts.
• Negotiated contract pricing for continuous development and minor change programs for cost reduction.
• Updated relevant pricing information in SAP and ensure Purchase Orders are released on time.
• Sourcing & procuring parts from Indian and Chinese suppliers.
• Maintained profitability, purchasing goods and services in line with cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Built and maintained rapport with existing and new suppliers to ensure a high level of quality.
• Liaised with suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery and invoice issues with 98% success.

September 2018 - January 2020

Deputy Manager Purchase, MG Motor India, Gujarat, India 

• RFQ management for the designated parts in India and China.
• Negotiated with suppliers to get the most competitive quote for assigned parts to achieve QCD targets.
• Identified alternate source for critical parts to manage cost, quality and on time part delivery to support production of plant.
• Sourced and procured part from domestic and international suppliers (China)

October 2012 - September 2018

Senior Engineer Purchase, Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre Chennai, India 

• Sourced parts for Renault & Nissan models in India.
• Liaised between suppliers and procurement department for accomplishing purchases and new contracts.
• Identified Make vs Buy opportunities and make strategic recommendations.
• Sourced & procured parts from India and Japanese suppliers.
• Negotiated contracts and improved prices and terms with suppliers to make business savings.
• Updated price in SAP for the timely release of Purchase order.

August 2010 - October 2012

Engineer Purchase, JBM Auto System, Chennai, India 

• Prepared Zero based costing for BIW and Chassis components.
• Negotiated contract prices for the sourced parts.
• Coordinated with Cross functional team for all the activities to the related parts.
• On time Purchase order release in SAP for the continuous supply for parts from suppliers.
• Liaised with suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, and invoice issues.

September 2007 - April 2010 

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - 78% First Class with Distinction 

Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, India