Sudhakar Talikhede

Sudhakar Talikhede is an experienced professional in procurement and supply chain management with a career spanning over two decades in the automotive industry. Currently serving as General Manager for Group Corporate Materials at Spark Minda since January 2013, Sudhakar oversees strategic purchasing and direct sourcing for a broad network of production facilities in India and abroad. Prior roles include Manager of Purchase-Corporate at International Automotive Components, where responsibilities included supplier negotiations and procurement coordination, and Manager of Purchase at Mahindra UGINE STEEL CO.LTD, managing capital purchases and vendor rationalization. Sudhakar's earlier experience includes positions at TATA AUTOCOMPSYSTEMS LTD. and Lumax Group, focusing on procurement and supply chain operations. Sudhakar holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Puranamal Lahoti Govt. Engineering College Latur.