Senior Procurement & Sourcing professional with 15+ years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, and Cost Optimization across FMCG, Consumer Products, Beverages, and Chemicals. Proven expertise in supplier negotiation, ERP-driven procurement, cross-functional collaboration, and compliance-driven sourcing. Strong track record of delivering value-for-money procurement while ensuring quality, timelines, and regulatory adherence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – Procurement & Sourcing
DPKA Universal Consumer Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
05.2022 - Current
Source and negotiate with suppliers for raw materials, packaging, and services ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets.
Manage end-to-end purchasing cycle including PR to PO, contract finalization, and supplier onboarding.
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships; evaluate supplier performance on cost, quality, and service metrics.
Achieved ~30% cost reduction in FY 2023–24 through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
Maintain accurate procurement records, stock statements, and compliance documentation using ERP/SAP.
Prepare procurement MIS reports, spend analysis, and inventory trends for management decision-making.
Collaborate with Finance, R&D, QA, Operations, Marketing, and Compliance teams to support business requirements.
Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, regulatory norms, and quality standards.
Conduct annual stock audits and ensure inventory accuracy across contract manufacturing sites.
Senior Executive – Purchase
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.
08.2013 - 04.2022
Centralized purchasing and sourcing for raw materials and packaging across multiple manufacturing units.
Negotiated contracts and pricing to ensure value-for-money procurement.
Monitored inventory levels, expiry management, and timely material availability.
Generated MIS and procurement reports supporting planning and cost control.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to support new launches and promotional requirements.
Ensured vendor compliance with quality, safety, and company policies.
Purchase Officer
Chembond Chemicals Ltd.
03.2012 - 07.2013
Managed procurement of raw materials, consumables, and spares for multiple plants.
Conducted supplier evaluation, negotiations, and performance reviews.
Planned material procurement using forecasting to avoid stock-outs.
Ensured documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Purchase Coordinator
United Breweries Ltd.
10.2009 - 02.2012
Supported purchasing operations including vendor sourcing, negotiations, and import documentation.
Ensured adherence to budgets, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
Coordinated closely with accounts and operations teams.