Samish Thakur possesses extensive experience in Purchase and Supply Chain Management, currently serving as the Head of Department at UNO MINDA Group since August 2019, where strategic supplier partnerships and successful cost reduction initiatives have been key achievements. Prior roles include HOD at International Automotive Components Group Limited and HOD at H-one India Pvt. Ltd., with a strong focus on sourcing strategies, vendor development, and procurement planning. Previous positions held at Cummins Inc., Ashok Leyland, Caparo Maruti Ltd., and Sansera Engineering further underscore a robust career in supply chain management. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from ICFAI Business School.