PPAP - Procurement Podcast for Automotive Professionals

We started with the absolute basics of automotive procurement. We explored the strategic divide between mass-market and luxury sourcing. We went deep into electrical and electronic components, into cabin interiors and aesthetics, into the powertrain — the single most expensive category on the bill of materials. We got into the structural backbone of a vehicle with chassis and BIW. We tackled theha...

Episode 7: Global Sourcing — Beautiful Complexity vs. Brutal Fragility Welcome to PAP: The Procurement Podcast for Automotive Professionals . In this episode, host Chandramohan explores the high-stakes world of global sourcing—a practice driven by the search for lower costs, specialized capabilities, and access to essential raw materials. While global sourcing offers immense power, recent history...

In this episode of PPAP , we will dive into the "spine" of the automotive world: the chassis and Body in White (BIW). From a high-stakes midnight crash test in Germany to the precision engineering of suspension systems, we explore why these components are the intersection of metallurgy, physics, and life-or-death safety. Key topics covered in this episode include: The Material Revolution...

In this episode of the podcast, host dives "under the hood" to explore powertrain procurement , the most expensive and technically demanding category in automotive. The discussion covers the fundamental components that deliver power to the wheels, representing roughly 25% to 35% of a vehicle's total bill of materials. Key highlights from the episode include: The EV Transition: Why th...

In this episode of the PPAP Procurement podcast, we shift our focus from the exterior to the core: the car interior. We explore how interiors define the passenger experience through aesthetics, comfort, and increasingly, sustainability. Join host Chandramohan S as he navigates the complex world of sourcing interior components for the aftermarket. We’ll discuss the challenges of maintaining consist...

The rise of electric vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems has made theprocurement of electrical and electronic parts in the automotive industry morecritical than ever. These parts are complex and rapidly evolving, and theirprocurement involves ensuring technical compatibility and safety. Availabilityis also a major concern as electronics can become obsolete quickly.

In this episode we are diving into the strategic divide: how mass-market and luxury OEMs approach sourcing their spare parts differently. We will also look at the major Tier-1 suppliers in Automotive Interior Space.

Welcome to the "Automotive ProcurementPulse," the podcast where we break down the complex world of automotivespare parts, from mass-market giants to luxury icons. Whether you're a seasonedprocurement pro or just looking to break into the industry, you're in the rightplace.