Neha Natekar
Summary
Results-oriented Sourcing Specialist with demonstrable experience developing profitable purchasing strategies and supplier relationships by sourcing materials, equipment, supplies. Skilled in conducting market research and using GEP SMART, DWCP, NEWPORT and D&B to locate potential sources. Excellent communication skills and working knowledge of SAP and Ariba business software to achieve maximum results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Lead
GEP Worldwide
Mumbai
06.2021 - Current
- Evaluated new supplier capabilities to significantly reducerisks, improve operational visibility, and create greater valuefor products and services
- Supported gross profit goals by negotiating and controllingcosts, lead times, freight terms and purchase quantityrequirements
- Developed long-term partnerships with key suppliers toimprove performance across supply chain, generate greatercost efficiency, and enable business to grow and develop
- Maximized value from business processes to eliminateinefficiencies and reduce costs
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing andfinalized contracts
- Incorporated benchmarking to drive value creation, internalgrowth and cost savings throughout supply chain
- Developed sourcing strategies to improve procurementprocesses, supplier relationships and capability development tooptimize supply chain
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions,pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow,revenue and profits
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfilldiverse needs
- Utilized root cause analysis to address internal and externalnon-conformance issues and apply corrective action orintervention to prevent reoccurrence
- Employed GEP Smart analytical tools to calculate landed costsand determine cost-efficient method to deliver product to end-user.
Operations Specialist
Teva Pharm India Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
05.2018 - 06.2021
- R&D projects (Direct and Indirect materials along with services)”, :- Arranging quotation for materials (direct & indirect)
- Preparation of weekly reports on the pending requisitions and the open purchase orders status
- Support operational planning and execution by partnering with
- R&D leadership teams, participating in the process and coordinating projects
- Searching for new suppliers Making material available for crucial R&D projects in stipulated time lines
- Timely issue Purchase order against the PR generated into the system
- New Vendor development in SAP (follow up with vendor for documents)
- Maintaining Specifications (Pharma) Documentation, Filing,
- Co-ordination with vendors & updating system
- Handling entire cycle of New Vendor Development (Arranging samples & GMP questionnaire from vendors & following up with QA team for further process)
- Supplier Inclusion (Process to include vendor in Approved
- Vendor List)
- Maintaining Record of Quality Technical Agreement and other regulatory documents
- Informing the vendor about the payment against the pending dues
- Preparing of MIS report
- Tracked and analyzed reports to determine needed improvements
- Assisted various departments with change by communicating new improvement plans and expectations.
Purchase Officer
RM, Flamingo Pharmaceuticals Limited
Mumbai
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Sourced and vetted new vendors to meet purchasing needs
- Negotiated pricing structures, delivery schedules and othercontract parameters
- Analyzed inventory to adjust purchasing habits in accord withapparent trends
- Prepared and processed requisitions and purchase orders forsupplies and equipment
- Represented companies in negotiating contracts andformulating policies with suppliers
- Evaluated contracts for compliance with legal requirementsand organizational policies
- Tracked orders and shipments to inform warehouse manager ofincoming loads
- Located vendors of materials, equipment and supplies todetermine product availability and terms of sales
- Reviewed and evaluated bid submittals for materials,equipment and services.
Junior Executive
PPIC, Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Mumbai
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels anddatabases updated
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and greatwork ethic
- Delivered all the finished good in time to prevent sales loss
- Provided the supplier with the required purchase order well inadvance
Purchase Coordinator
Merck Limited
Mumbai
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Handled entire cycle of the Vendor development
- Got quotes from different supplier as per requirement given by theproduction team
- Prepare QCS, Awarded contracts
- Maintained the records for all the regulatory documents.
Project Coordinator
MP Biomedical Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
Education
Diploma - Materials Management
Welingkers Institute of Management
Diploma - Materials Management
Welingkers Institute of Management
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
MUMBAI UNIVERSITY
H.S.C: MATHS - INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY
MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD
S.S.C - undefined
MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- SAP and Ariba expertise
- Client Requirements
- Contract Negotiation
- Supplier Quotes
- Purchasing
- Product Availability
- Supply management
- Negotiations
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Bid Proposals
- Vendor Relationship Management
- E – sourcing
- Category management
- Workflow planning
- Team management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Sourcing Lead
GEP Worldwide
06.2021 - Current
Operations Specialist
Teva Pharm India Pvt Ltd
05.2018 - 06.2021
Purchase Officer
RM, Flamingo Pharmaceuticals Limited
01.2018 - 04.2018
Junior Executive
PPIC, Alembic Pharmaceuticals
07.2017 - 01.2018
Purchase Coordinator
Merck Limited
01.2015 - 05.2017
Project Coordinator
MP Biomedical Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 10.2015
Diploma - Materials Management
Welingkers Institute of Management
Diploma - Materials Management
Welingkers Institute of Management
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
MUMBAI UNIVERSITY
H.S.C: MATHS - INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY
MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD
S.S.C - undefined
MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD
Similar Profiles
Atul TeliAtul Teli
Business Analyst at GEP WorldwideBusiness Analyst at GEP Worldwide
Sarvesh Krishna ChavanSarvesh Krishna Chavan
Senior Sourcing Analyst at GEP WorldwideSenior Sourcing Analyst at GEP Worldwide
Akshay BirariAkshay Birari
Software Engineer at GEP WorldwideSoftware Engineer at GEP Worldwide
Nikhil ShettyNikhil Shetty
Senior Manager - Solution Design at GEP WorldwideSenior Manager - Solution Design at GEP Worldwide
Bhawna DewanBhawna Dewan
Sourcing Lead at FluidraSourcing Lead at Fluidra