Arunkumar Thangavelu

Arunkumar Thangavelu has extensive experience in procurement and sourcing, currently serving as a Senior Procurement Manager at Hitachi Astemo since November 2012, with responsibilities spanning direct and indirect materials purchasing. Previous roles include Manager of Global Sourcing at TVS Global Sourcing, where oversight of purchasing, product development, and quality assurance functions was essential, and Assistant Manager of New Product Development at Rane NSK Steering Systems Ltd, focusing on in-house processes and supplier development. Arunkumar began a career as an Assistant Engineer in marketing and costing at Nttf Industries Private Limited and held a production supervision position at Rajan Engineering. Educational background includes completion of a +2 degree at Tagoor Metriculation Higher Secondary School.