Hi, I'm Gautam, a Supply Chain and Procurement professional with 8+ years of experience across manufacturing, automotive, industrial engineering, and rail transportation industries. Throughout my career at organizations including Tesla and Alstom, I've managed strategic sourcing programs and procurement portfolios exceeding $120M, delivering cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and operational excellence across global supply chains. My expertise includes: • Strategic Sourcing & Category Management • Direct & Indirect Procurement • Supplier Development & Relationship Management • Cost Reduction & Negotiation Strategies • Supply Chain Operations & Planning • Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Processes • Contract & Commercial Management • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Collaboration I am passionate about helping professionals navigate careers in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, and manufacturing. Whether you're preparing for interviews, transitioning industries, pursuing opportunities in North America, or looking to strengthen your sourcing and procurement expertise, I'm happy to share practical insights from my experience. Let's connect and accelerate your professional growth.