ABHISHEK RAI

• I am heading the 300Cr+ pan-India procurement function, supporting over 12,000 franchises and more than 35 labs (Pathology, Hybrid, and Polo).

(A) Direct Cost Procurement: reagents, kits, consumables, chemicals, platforms, and radiology consumables.

(B) Indirect Procurement: procurement for engineering, administration, marketing, IT, HR, finance, branding, etc.

(C) Capex procurement: pathology instruments, and Capex for corporate functions and projects.

• Skilled in strategic procurement planning to secure cost-effective, value-driven deals with vendors under both Capex and Opex models, including machine placement agreements.
• New lab setup with Negotiations with Equipment & Infra & Civil vendors to deploy equipment and reagents availability on time, and infra and civil work to be completed on time.
• Successfully maintained procurement COGS below 29% and logistics COGS under 2% of overall monthly targets, ensuring budget adherence and financial efficiency.
• Led weekly inventory analysis for high-ageing and slow-moving stock, enabling timely consumption planning and unlocking of tied-up capital.
• Managed near-expiry inventory with utilisation planning, resulting in expiry losses of less than 0.08% of total closing inventory.
• Adept at inventory management, logistics operations, consumable distribution, and internal lab movement mapping of reagents to ensure seamless lab operations.
• Ensured timely and compliant logistics and distribution of diagnostic products to healthcare facilities, labs, and clients based on purchase order requirements.
• Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams—including R&D, QA, and regulatory affairs—to align procurement activities with organisational goals and compliance standards.
• Optimised inventory levels to align with operational demand, minimising waste, and maximising stock efficiency.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, consistently driving cost savings and continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.

• Heading sourcing, procurement, logistics, stores, paramedic, and nursing operations for sample pick-up, consumable distribution, home collection services, and eldercare services.
• Procurement Specialist with expertise in the hospital, diagnostics, and eldercare industries, skilled in sourcing manpower, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships for specialised consumables and analysers/machines.
• Adept at ensuring cost-effective procurement while maintaining high-quality standards, compliance with industry regulations, and ethical practices.
• Proven ability to streamline purchasing processes, reduce lead times, and optimise inventory levels to support production and operational goals.
• Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including L&T, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs, to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, focused on driving cost savings, and continuous improvement in the supply chain.
• Responsible for managing the logistics and distribution of diagnostic products, ensuring timely and efficient delivery to healthcare facilities, laboratories, and clients.
• Coordinating shipments, tracking inventory levels, and optimising transportation methods to meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• A strong focus on inventory management, cost control, and process improvement is required to support the seamless operation of the diagnostics supply chain.
• Transportation of stores, materials, and biological samples.
• Technology integration, technology-driven logistics, and warehousing operations to drive.

• Procurement, Sourcing, and Supply Chain Specialist with expertise in the hospital and diagnostics industry, skilled in inward and outward logistics and warehouse operations, and experienced in sourcing, negotiating, and managing vendor relationships for logistics services, transportation, and the procurement of consumables, reagents, kits, and analysers/machines.
• Strategic procurement to secure beneficial deals for the organisation, with overall savings per business commitments with vendors on the RR model for analysers/machine placements.
• Managing Consumable supply and Logistics.
• Weekly analysis of high ageing and slow-moving inventory consumption planning within the time frame to unblock costs.
• Cost Saving Initiatives in Logistics Operations and Cost Negotiations with vendors,
• Weekly analysis and utilisation planning for near-expiry materials, which results in less expiry in numbers (up to a maximum of 1%) of the total inventory.
• Adept at ensuring cost-effective procurement while maintaining high-quality standards and compliance with industry regulations.
• Optimised inventory levels for better operational alignment.
• Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs, to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, focused on driving cost savings and continuous improvement in the supply chain.
• Responsible for managing the logistics and distribution of diagnostic products, ensuring timely and efficient delivery to healthcare facilities, laboratories, and clients.
• Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimising stock levels for operational efficiency.

• Handling Logistics and Supply Chain operations for the North, Central and Eastern parts of India.
• Procurement Specialist with expertise in the diagnostics industry, skilled in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships for specialized Consumables and Analyzers / Machines.
• Adept at ensuring cost-effective procurement while maintaining high-quality standards and compliance with industry regulations
• Proven ability to streamline purchasing processes, reduce lead times, and optimize inventory levels to support production and operational goals.
• Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs, to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, focused on driving cost savings and continuous improvement in the supply chain.
• Responsible for managing the logistics and distribution of diagnostic products, ensuring timely and efficient delivery to healthcare facilities, laboratories, and clients.
• Coordinating shipments, tracking inventory levels, and optimizing transportation methods to meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Works closely with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams to resolve any logistical challenges, ensuring compliance with quality and safety protocols.
• A strong focus on inventory management, cost control, and process improvement is required to support the seamless operation of the diagnostics supply chain.
• Successfully implemented Digitized movement of biological samples through “FAREYE” ops for pick up and delivery for TAT improvements.
• Manage a team of logistics, Warehouse /Stores, AIR Transportation, Command Centre team,
• Forecasted budgets and planned procurement activity to meet wider organisational needs.

• Manage Logistics & Supply Chain, Key Accounts, Client Retention, Hub Operations, Team Management operations, First Mile, Dropship Pickup, and Reverse Operations.
• Set up Operational units and expansions for the regional level to manage and run the operation with process excellence, Improvement, and Organizational achievements.
• Lead the daily operational activities of Delivery Branches and last-mile network Managing
• Last Mile Operations for 45+ delivery centersManaging Last Mile operations, Dropship Pickups, Reverse Logistics.

• Responsible for handling Marketing & New Sales, Key Account Management, and Client Relationships.
• Contributing to the success by managing, reviewing and undertaking appropriate Channel sales & marketing strategies, New Customer Development & brand awareness programs for enhancing the visibility of the products.
• Provided exceptional service to clients through immediate response to their inquiries and requests regarding products and services that the company offers.
• Manage Clients like Mahindra, Tata Motors, Bosch, Syska Led.

• Manage Distribution Operations from Warehouse to Pan India retail stores.
• Manage Operations for Organized and Unorganized Retail Buyers and E-commerce.
• Planning delivery timetables, ensuring stores have enough stock, making sure suppliers have enough stock to meet demand, Overseeing the ordering and packaging process, Monitoring stock levels, tracking products through depots to make sure they arrive at their destination, and Overseeing the arrival of shipments.
• Sales forecast and review of existing buyers (Lifestyle, @Home, Spencer, Reliance Living, Hindware, shopper's stop, etc.)
• Handling E-Commerce retail buyers (Snapdeal, Jabong, Fabfurnish, Naptol, Bizintown etc.) to Maintain Sales & Stock for Our Brand “Deco Window”

• Coordinated and managed business development meetings with prospective clients.
• Worked closely with Business Development Executive to convert high volume pipeline of qualified prospects and new business development opportunities.
• Designed business development strategies to increase revenue.
• Engaged new customers through targeted cold calling, exceeding business development goals.
• Oversaw and mentored business development personnel to optimise performance.