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Sambhaji Thok
Udaipur
Summary
Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Professional with over 14 years of excellence in the Pharmaceutical and Agrochemical industries. A subject matter expert in SAP (ECC & S/4HANA) and Ariba, with a specialized focus on digital transformation within chemical research environments. Recognized for driving high-impact cost reduction initiatives and fostering robust vendor partnerships to support R&D and laboratory operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive Officer
PI Industries Ltd.
Udaipur, Rajasthan
04.2016 - Current
- Market Intelligence & Sourcing Strategy: Analyse changing external market dynamics to assess the downstream impact on raw material costs and product pricing.
- Vendor Management: Established long-term client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality products and services.
- Commodity Data Capture: Capture and synthesize commodity market data into comprehensive summaries to aid in long-term sourcing strategies.
- ERP Data Mining: Leverage advanced proficiency in SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and Ariba to mine data and deliver insights that identify structural cost-saving opportunities.
- Operational Reporting: Build and maintain operational reports, KPIs, and dashboards to track supply chain performance and inventory health.
- Digital Transformation: Modernise outdated systems through strategic digital implementation to improve overall organisational productivity.
- Procurement Strategy: Negotiate favourable vendor contracts resulting in significant year-over-year cost savings without compromising R&D quality.
- Process Optimization: Improved operational workflows and supply chain logistics, ensuring seamless product availability for laboratory and synthesis requirements.
- Systems Expertise: Expert in SAP implementations and Ariba platforms for streamlined procurement and vendor management.
Senior Research Associate
Piramal Healthcare
GIDC- Ahmedabad, Gujarat State
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Project Management: Managed multiple concurrent research projects, troubleshooting experiments to achieve reliable results under tight timelines.
- Supported stakeholder engagement efforts through regular communication of research updates and findings.
- The experience gained here laid a solid foundation for future roles in research and development.
Research Associate
Jubilant Chemsys Ltd
Noida, Uttar Pradesh State
10.2012 - 12.2014
- In the role of Research Associate at Jubilant Chemsys Ltd, significant contributions were made to various research projects.
- This position involved collaborating with team members to design experiments and analyse data effectively.
Education
MBA - Business Analytics
Institute of Management Technology
Ghaziabad, UP07-2025
Master of Science - Organics Chemistry
Pune University
05-2012
B.Sc. - Chemistry
Pune University
05-2009
Skills
- SAP Implementations
- Vendor Management
- Performance Improvement
- ARIBA Platforms
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Data Analysis
- Inventory Management
Accomplishments
- Task Force Champion 2024
- Value Champion 2025
- Recognized as a Task Force Champion in 2024 and Value Champion in 2025, showcasing a commitment to excellence and innovation within the industry.
Interests
LANGUAGES KNOWN
English - Advanced (C1)
Hindi - Advanced (C1)
Marathi - Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Senior Executive Officer
PI Industries Ltd.
04.2016 - Current
Senior Research Associate
Piramal Healthcare
01.2015 - 04.2016
Research Associate
Jubilant Chemsys Ltd
10.2012 - 12.2014
MBA - Business Analytics
Institute of Management Technology
Master of Science - Organics Chemistry
Pune University
B.Sc. - Chemistry
Pune University
AUDIT FACED
ISO- 9001:2008 / 9001: 2014 (Environment / Safety) Vendor Audit / Internal Safety- To face the Vendor / Customer (domestic & international) audits to fulfil their requirement as per norms.
TIME CYCLE IN SERVICE JOURNEY
- Procurement
- Data Analysis
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Management
- Logistics
- EHS Activities
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the statements made by me are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and nothing has been suppressed.