Divya Menon
Supply Chain Professional
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven SCM professional with expertise in managing indirect purchases for laboratory categories. Proven track record of cost savings, process improvements, and supplier relationship management. Skilled in procurement, contract negotiation, and supply chain optimization. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing and Procurement Executive
Viatris
03.2022 - Current
- Managing indirect purchases for lab categories (e.g., lab supplies, equipment, services).
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and process efficiencies.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and open communication.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting and just-in-time purchasing techniques.
- Develop robust risk management strategies to mitigate potential supply disruptions.
- Standardize procurement policies and procedures across the organization to ensure consistency in practices.
- Reduced lead times for critical materials through effective vendor management and contract negotiations.
- Improved supplier performance by establishing key performance indicators and conducting regular reviews.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, legal, operations).
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Senior Executive (Opex)
Aragen Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Procurement of indirect materials for Lab operations– Columns, consumables, spares, chemicals, Reagents.
- Managing long term contracts : ARC, AMC, O&M contracts
- Handling the estimate request and arranging for cost competitive quotation from reliable suppliers
- Submitting comparative to Scientific team and coordinating for Indent processing.
- PO Creation and circulation to suppliers with acknowledgement.
- Coordination with Logistics and ensuring timely delivery with proper documentation.
- Coordination with the Scientific In charges with the results & Analysis Reports on receipt and resolution
of issues if any - Ensuring timely payment processing of Suppliers in coordination with Finance
- Identify New Reputed Vendors and Negotiations for Chemical Procurements of Lab Chemicals, Solvents,
Intermediates and Reagents - Timely submission of MIS reports as per Functional requirements
Purchase Executive (CAPEX)
Blue Jet Healthcare Pvt Ltd
05.2017 - 08.2021
- Receiving, Understanding and discussing P&ID, PFD, Equipment datasheets, isometrics, layouts, plan and elevation drawings with consultants, contractors and manufacturers.
- Floating enquiries and obtaining quotation from vendors.
- ID Reviewing, Technical comments, Revisions, Scope definition, Verification and Finally Site head approval & clearance for ordering procedure.
- Techno commercial evaluation and preparation of comparative statements and NFA for equipment’s like SSR, GLR, ANFD, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Filters, cooling towers, Vessels and Tanks of varied capacities for expansion project along with approvals and documentation as per SOP.
- Purchasing of capital equipment’s like nitrogen generator plant, chilled water plant, scrubber system, Powder handling system, Boiler, etc.
- Purchased all automation related instruments like actuated on-off valves, control valves, Coriolis flowmeters, magnetic flowmeters, SMART transmitters for level, pressure and temperature measurement, Mechanical gauges and was involved in FAT procedures.
- Follow-up with accounts for payment of supplier.
Education
No Degree - Diploma in Materials Management
Indian Institute of Material Management
Mumbai 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - BE Instrumentation
SMT INDIRA GANDHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Mumbai 04.2001 -
No Degree - HSC
SMT CHANDIBAI HIMMATMAL MANSUKHANI COLLEGE
Mumbai 04.2001 -
No Degree - SSC
P.M.M. INNER WHEEL SCHOOL
Mumbai 04.2001 -
Skills
Strategic Sourcing
Spend Analysis
Procurement Process Optimization
Global Procurement
Contract negotiation and management
Cost savings and process improvement
Supplier relationship management
Data analysis and reporting
Communication and collaboration
Problem-solving and strategic thinking
Regulatory Compliance
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Elementary (A2)
Software
ERP(Oracle) & SAP(MM module)
Timeline
Sourcing and Procurement Executive
Viatris
03.2022 - Current
Senior Executive (Opex)
Aragen Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 02.2022
Purchase Executive (CAPEX)
Blue Jet Healthcare Pvt Ltd
05.2017 - 08.2021
No Degree - Diploma in Materials Management
Indian Institute of Material Management
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - BE Instrumentation
SMT INDIRA GANDHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
04.2001 -
No Degree - HSC
SMT CHANDIBAI HIMMATMAL MANSUKHANI COLLEGE
04.2001 -
No Degree - SSC
P.M.M. INNER WHEEL SCHOOL
04.2001 -