HARSHITH KUMAR
Summary
Results-driven Procurement professional with over 14 years of experience in procurement for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Holds a bachelor's degree in commerce and specializes in sourcing direct and indirect materials. Proven track record of optimizing supply chain processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. Seeking to leverage expertise in a dynamic organization focused on achieving strategic objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Novonesis South Asia Private Limited
Bengaluru
02.2025 - Current
- Sourced, negotiated, and onboarded Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO).
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable terms for all parties involved.
- Participated in weekly and bi-weekly stakeholder meetings to provide project updates.
- Improvised vendor payment terms through effective negotiation strategies.
Assistant Manager Supply Chain
Maiva Pharma Private Limited
Hosur
10.2020 - 02.2025
- Managed RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs to streamline the supplier selection process, improving procurement efficiency.
- Selection, negotiation and contracting of direct materials based on market research.
- Handling of Raw-material, Excipients and Primary Packing material from domestic as well as international suppliers.
- Coordinated with Quality Assurance team to arrange vendor qualification documents and conduct vendor site audits, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Developed and published monthly and yearly performance dashboards and presentations, including OTIF, spend data analytics, and vendor ratings, to enhance supplier performance visibility.
- Prepared supplier agreements and quality agreements for all direct materials.
- Coordinating & follow-up with vendors for timely receipt of material in order to meet the acceptable OTIF.
- Strategic sourcing of new / alternate vendors for materials.
- Coordinating with Customs House Agents and preparation of necessary documentation for Customs Clearance against the Import made of Advance License and Import Licenses.
Sr. Executive Supply Chain & Stores
Medorganics India Private Limited
Mangalore
07.2018 - 12.2019
Jr. Officer Purchase
Lupin Limited
Goa
12.2012 - 06.2018
- Created purchase orders in SAP for all indirect materials, including QC chemicals, consumables, and general supplies.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely receipt of materials.
- Documented all orders, comparative statements, and negotiation data for accurate record-keeping.
- Managed service orders and job work for annual maintenance contracts to ensure timely completion.
- Monitoring the GRN and in-warding activities.
Education
BBM -
Dr. NSAM FGC Nitte
Nitte, Karkala01-2012
Intermediate -
Dr. NSAM PU College
Nitte, Karkala01-2009
High School -
Sri Kantheshwara Highschool
Karkala01-2007
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Contract Management
- Spend Analysis
- SAP
- ARIBA
- PROGEN-ERP
- Sievo
- Sirion
- Aravo
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Place Of Work
Bangalore, India
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 9th Feb 1992
Home Town
Udupi, Karnataka
Projects Handled
- Harmonization of Rubber Stoppers
- ARIBA implementation with support of ARIBA team and uploading the database into portal.
- Cost saving by adding alternate sources for existing materials without compromising quality.
- Renegotiation on payment terms
Accomplishments
- Best Stakeholder Management Award from Novonesis
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information contained in this resume is in accordance with facts or truths to my knowledge. I take full responsibility for the correctness of the said information.
Timeline
Buyer
Novonesis South Asia Private Limited
02.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager Supply Chain
Maiva Pharma Private Limited
10.2020 - 02.2025
Sr. Executive Supply Chain & Stores
Medorganics India Private Limited
07.2018 - 12.2019
Jr. Officer Purchase
Lupin Limited
12.2012 - 06.2018
BBM -
Dr. NSAM FGC Nitte
Intermediate -
Dr. NSAM PU College
High School -
Sri Kantheshwara Highschool