Vinod Acharya

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Vice President Purchase at Schaeffler

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Vinod Acharya is the Vice President and Head of Corporate Purchasing at Schaeffler India, bringing extensive experience from leadership roles at Lear Corporation, Cummins, and John Deere. He is a seasoned professional in purchasing and supplier development, focused on fostering strategic partnerships. Colleagues describe him as an excellent leader, coach, and motivator.


He leads a "Supplier Innovation Hour" at Schaeffler, an initiative that encourages suppliers creativity, leading to sustainable solutions like making bricks from casting sand.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Believer

Informal

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Procurement
He is leading Schaeffler India’s sustainable procurement initiatives, playing a key role in making the supply chain climate-neutral to meet 2040 goals.
Supplier Innovation
Drives creativity and continuous improvement among suppliers through initiatives like the "Supplier Innovation Hour, " which encourages new efficiency and sustainability ideas.
Strategic Sourcing
His career has focused on leadership in purchasing and supplier development, fostering strategic partnerships that deliver significant quality improvements.

Media Appearances

Vinod has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2023
Vice President Purchase at Schaeffler
9-2020 - 10-2023
General Manager Head Automotive Purchasing at Schaeffler India
6-2018 - 8-2020
General Manager Head Business Unit Purchasing at Schaeffler India
3-2013 - 5-2018
Deputy General Manager Head Supplier Development & SQE at Schaeffler India
6-2010 - 3-2013
Head - Supplier Technical Assistance at Lear Corporation

Education

2012 - 2014
Master of Science (MS) from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
2008 - 2011
BS Engineering Technology from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

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Exp : 20 Location : Pune, Maharashtra, India Job Level : Senior Designation : Vice President Purchase at Schaeffler
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Insights For Selling To Vinod

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vinod is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vinod

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vinod move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Vinod take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Vinod

Personality Compatibility


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