Deekshitha Bnv
Hyderabad
Summary
Procurement and sourcing professional with 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical and logistics sectors. Proven track record in clinical procurement, vendor negotiations, and contract lifecycle management. Adept at driving cost efficiencies, ensuring compliance, and anti-bribery standards, and leading cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in ARIBA, SAP CLM, and vendor governance tools.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Specialist-Clinical Procurement
Sandoz Private Limited
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Draft, review, and manage CDA, MSA, and Task Order contracts using ARIBA.
- Negotiated high-value clinical vendor contracts to secure favorable terms.
- Ensured vendor separation and allocation of responsibilities during the spin-off.
- Liaised with Legal, Finance, and Data Privacy teams to ensure 100% contract compliance.
- Managed the complete contract lifecycle from initiation to close-out.
- Played a key role in vendor separation and task allocation during the corporate spin-off.
Business Development Manager
VLN Cold Storage India Pvt.Ltd.
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Led a team of 15, exceeding monthly sales targets by 18% on average.
- Negotiated logistics contracts and developed strategic partnerships to support business expansion.
- Maintained high client retention through relationship management and performance reporting.
- Delivered supply chain analytics that improved efficiency and reduced operational delays.
Procurement Buyer
Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed end-to-end procurement for Thailand market
- Collaborated with legal and quality teams to align purchasing with compliance
- Led RFx process, vendor negotiation, and contract execution
- Conducted spend analysis and cost avoidance strategies
Intern
Novatis Healthcare Private Limited
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Assessed critical suppliers for anti-bribery and labor rights risks
- Supported global TPRM framework implementation for pharma sourcing
Education
MBA -
ICFAI BUSINESS SCHOOL
01.2018
Bachelor of Arts(BA) -
Sri Chaitanya IAS Academy
01.2016
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CDA, MSA, Task Orders)
- Pharma Procurement & Clinical Sourcing
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Collaboration
- RFx & Commercial Negotiations
- Cost Optimization & Spend Analysis
- SAP CLM, ARIBA, Emptoris, ServiceNow, DocuSign
- Compliance (GxP, Anti-bribery, Labor Rights)
Certification
- Director, JNU MUN
- Deputy Secretary-General, IBSMUN
- Under Secretary General - Marketing, Osmania University MUN
- Executive Member - Rotaract Club of Hyderabad
- SAP CLM & ARIBA Advanced User
Languages
- English | Hindi | Telugu - Full Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Contract Specialist-Clinical Procurement
Sandoz Private Limited
07.2023 - 07.2024
Business Development Manager
VLN Cold Storage India Pvt.Ltd.
03.2020 - 11.2022
Procurement Buyer
Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
06.2018 - 01.2019
Intern
Novatis Healthcare Private Limited
02.2017 - 05.2017
MBA -
ICFAI BUSINESS SCHOOL
Bachelor of Arts(BA) -
Sri Chaitanya IAS Academy
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