KY Balan ®

Director, Global Procurement Operations@ENOVIX Corporation
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Hyper Growth Start-ups /Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing / Factory Automation. Performance driven procurement executive, domestic and international supply chain expert offering an impressive 25-years of background in the leadership of major strategic sourcing, factory start-up, R&D, Engineering, planning, and supply management organizations, Digital Motor Operation for Intel Corporation, Dyson, Altera Corporation and recently pioneer start-up core team member for SanDisk Penang. Strategically lead organizations through start-up, turnaround and growth modes with strategic direction and professional insight. Consistently produce results that exceed corporate expectations. Drive global procurement strategies that effectively reduce costs, maximize efficiencies, and improve quality - in highly competitive markets. Able to work independently with higher levels of management in the ODM's/Sub-con and strategic Supplier organization and drive continuous improvement of all operational indicators to ensure competitiveness in the industry. Global supply-chain experience in semiconductor, digital motor manufacturing, IT related goods and services, Electronics, Contract Manufacturing, outsourcing strategy & supplier operation management. Specialties: * Great leadership qualities * Strong Technical background on Test / development / design / Integration * Subcontracting, Outsourcing and Operations Management * Materials/Equipment Procurement * Supplier Quality Management * Strategic Sourcing * Pricing Negotiation which includes DFC / DFM * Global contract management * Business continuity Plan (BCP), Risk and Control * Internet negotiation (e-Auction) * Program Management * Cycle time reduction * Certified Lead Auditor * Certified PMP * SAP

Work experience

  • Director, Global Procurement Operations

    ENOVIX Corporation
    2023.10-Current(3 years)
  • Head, Global Direct Materials & APAC CM Operations

    Omnicell
    2021.03-2023.10(3 years)
  • Consultant / Industry Expert in Semiconductors, Start-ups & Factory Automation

    Freelance
    2020.01-2021.03(a year)
  • Senior Director, APAC Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing

    JUUL Labs
    2019.04-2020.01(10 months)
  • Director Global Strategic Sourcing & Factory Automation

    Western Digital
    2018.02-2019.03(a year)
  • Director Of Global Procurement Services

    Western Digital
    2014.09-2018.01(3 years)
  • Senior Manager, Global Procurement Services

    Intel Corporation
    2013.06-2014.08(a year)
  • Global Procurement Manager

    Dyson
    2011.10-2013.06(2 years)
  • Global Procurement Manager -Capital Equipment & Tools (Factories)

    Intel Corporation
    2008.06-2011.11(3 years)
  • Global Procurement / Supplier Operation Manager - Chipsets Outsourcing & Substrates Operation

    Intel Corporation
    2004.05-2008.05(4 years)
  • Global Commodity Mgr/ Supplier Operation Mgr - PCB/substrate Commodity

    Intel Corporation
    1998.01-2004.04(6 years)

Educational experience

  • University of Lincoln

    Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
    1999.01-2001.01(2 years)
  • University of Nottingham

    BTEC Higher National Diploma, E & E Engineering with management
    1994.01-1995.01(a year)
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