Nirmal Rao
About Nirmal Rao
Nirmal Rao is a Senior Regional Buyer at Ford Motor Company, with over a decade of experience in strategic sourcing and vendor development in the automobile and manufacturing sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology and has previously worked at Mahindra & Mahindra and Cummins India Ltd.
Current Role at Ford Motor Company
Nirmal Rao serves as a Senior Regional Buyer at Ford Motor Company, a position he has held since 2014. He works in Dearborn, Michigan, where he focuses on sourcing and procurement strategies for the automotive sector. His role involves specialized skills in source selection, price settlement, and cost reduction, particularly for powertrain components such as engine and transmission parts. Rao's expertise contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of Ford's supply chain operations.
Previous Experience at Mahindra & Mahindra
Before joining Ford, Nirmal Rao worked at Mahindra & Mahindra as a Deputy Manager from 2010 to 2014. During his four years in Bombay, Maharashtra, he gained valuable experience in procurement and vendor management. His role involved overseeing various sourcing activities, which enhanced his skills in strategic sourcing and vendor development within the automobile industry.
Experience at Cummins India Ltd
Nirmal Rao was employed at Cummins India Ltd as an Assistant Manager from 2008 to 2010. His two-year tenure in Pune allowed him to develop foundational skills in sourcing and procurement. This experience laid the groundwork for his future roles in the automotive sector, where he continued to build on his expertise.
Education and Expertise in Mechanical Engineering
Nirmal Rao studied Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at Bengal Engineering and Science University. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in the automotive and manufacturing industries, particularly in areas related to casting and machining.
Expertise in Commodity Management
Nirmal Rao has significant experience in commodity management, having handled casting commodities for 5.5 years and steel/stamping commodities for 4.5 years. This balanced expertise showcases his ability to manage diverse materials effectively, contributing to cost efficiency and quality assurance in the procurement process within the automotive sector.