Mohsin Raza

Lead strategic sourcing and category management for MRO & CAPEX across EMEIA, developing category strategies based on spend analytics, market intelligence, and business priorities. Drive regional category performance through strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, and risk mitigation. Leverage analytics, digital tools, and Generative AI to drive savings, data-driven sourcing, and procurement excellence.

Delivered 2.5% annual cost reduction and €2M+ savings through strategic sourcing, and resourcing. Managed 3 strategic buyers, aligning sourcing with global strategies. Negotiated long-term agreements, improving terms, supply continuity, and risk management. Drove benchmarking, cost analysis, and working-capital improvements. Partnered cross-functionally on sourcing and supplier performance. Represented the business in procurement excellence and Generative AI initiatives across 15 EMEIA sites.

Achieved 5% annual cost savings through strategic sourcing of castings and machined castings. Identified and developed 3 best-cost-country suppliers supporting multiple locations. Led end-to-end sourcing from RFQ and supplier selection through industrialization and release. Negotiated and managed $14M+ contracts with 8 suppliers, improving commercial terms and working capital. Partnered cross-functionally to reduce inventory costs by 5% and mitigate supply risks for 20+ critical components.

Sourced mechanical components for 5 new product projects and managed cost analysis for a $20M+ portfolio. Supported commodity strategies and led RFQs, supplier negotiations, and development activities to drive savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity. Partnered with Engineering, Quality, and Operations on product launches and cost improvement.

Managed procurement for 3+ new product projects, ensuring competitive sourcing and supplier readiness. Developed new suppliers and led resourcing and productivity initiatives to drive cost improvements and supply resilience. Supported the Wiring Harness commodity strategy and negotiated supplier agreements to secure competitive terms and supply continuity.

Executed forward sourcing activities for vehicle interior and exterior components, ensuring supplier readiness and supporting new product launch timelines. Developed localization business cases to improve cost competitiveness, supply efficiency, and sourcing flexibility. Partnered cross-functionally to assess sourcing alternatives and support localization decisions. Supported strategic sourcing and localization through RFQs, cost analysis, and supplier development

Managed indirect procurement across IT, Travel, Tools, and Logistics, driving cost-effective sourcing and supplier negotiations. Negotiated annual travel agreements and improved commercial terms and service levels. Managed supplier relationships, contracts, and compliance while identifying savings and process improvements.

I have completed my master thesis in Volkswagen Group Procurement. Master Thesis Topic: Optimization of Steel-Procurement decisions at Volkswagen AG by Standardizing Supplier Price Lists along various Value Chain Levels

Worked in MQB-China Project in Volkswagen Group Purchasing department where I was mainly responsible for the communication management between Volkswagen AG and Volkswagen Group China and also assisted senior buyers in negotiation with different suppliers of Volkswagen Group.

Worked in International Marketing department where I was responsible for the recruitment of students from Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Worked with International Marketing department and helped out in student recruitment in Middle East, Pakistan, and Afghanistan