Gaurav G.

Are you looking to source from India but need a reliable expert who can identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and develop the right suppliers? I am a Senior Sourcing & Supplier Development Consultant and BE Mechanical Engineer with 24+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Contract Management across India and the UAE. I help international companies find reliable Indian manufacturers, reduce sourcing costs, qualify suppliers, improve quality, and manage the complete supplier development process. My experience includes managing 550+ domestic and international suppliers and ₹500+ Cr in annual spend, covering commodities such as castings, forgings, machined components, tools and dies, sheet metal, fabrication, plastics, rubber, copper, batteries, fasteners and capital equipment. What I can help you with: • Indian supplier identification & sourcing • Supplier qualification & evaluation • RFQ/RFP management and commercial comparison • Price & contract negotiation • Supplier development & performance improvement • Factory/vendor assessment • Cost reduction & should-cost analysis • Alternate supplier development • Production & delivery follow-up • Procurement & supply chain strategy • India sourcing support for overseas buyers If you are planning to source components, machinery, industrial products or manufacturing services from India, I can act as your on-ground sourcing and supplier development partner in India—from identifying the right supplier to negotiation, qualification and ongoing supplier management.