Dinesh Jathar

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About Dinesh Jathar

Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” – Henry Ford This quote encapsulates my 30 years of experience, achievements, and professional success. • Result driven and detail-oriented professional with a keen eye for the big picture, offering 30 years of leading industry expertise in Purchasing, Manufacturing/Production, Project management & Cost management in domestic and international marketplace in variety of industries, including Automobile OEM’s, Off road vehicle, Non-automotive, and Automotive Tier1 industry. Bringing forth the leadership skills necessory to foster growth in dynamic enviornments. Adept in cultivating strong relationships with business partners and clients. Eager to take a leadership role to expand the company's reach through strategic relationships and unwavering integrity. • I have demonstrated excellence in utilizing both qualitative and quantitative skills to negotiate prices with vendors, ensuring that quality is never compromised while adhering strictly to defined Quality Standards as per customer requirements. • My track record includes spearheading global sourcing and procurement initiatives, developing sustainable supply bases, and achieving significant cost savings and localization targets. • Throughout my career, I have excelled in managing complex projects, including leading the Smart Car project for a prestigious global OEM across India, LATAM, and ASEAN markets, ensuring effective sourcing, supplier quality, and cost management. Key Achievements: • Successfully developed and nurtured strong business relationships with critical producers/suppliers, generating business from existing sources and driving profitability and growth. • Mastered the development of sustainable supply bases across Asia Pacific and Africa, implementing effective sourcing strategies in emerging markets. Feel free to connect with me at dyjathar@gmail.com.