SIVAKOTI REDDY
Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Professional
Hyderabad
Summary
Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Management professional with 15 years of experience in API, intermediates, solvents, and CDMO procurement within the pharmaceutical sector. Expertise includes strategic sourcing, global procurement operations, and supplier development. Managed procurement portfolios exceeding ₹180 Cr, delivering significant cost savings and optimizing supplier performance to ensure supply continuity. Skilled in ERP-enabled systems, vendor audits, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant General Manager - Supply Chain Management
Rampex Labs Pvt. Ltd.
11.2025 - Current
- Leading end-to-end Supply Chain Management and procurement operations for two pharmaceutical manufacturing units with annual procurement exposure of approximately ₹110 Cr.
- Driving strategic sourcing initiatives for APIs, intermediates, KSMs, solvents, and CDMO-related procurement activities.
- Managing vendor development, supplier negotiations, contract finalization, and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
- Leading and mentoring a team of procurement and supply chain professionals to strengthen operational efficiency and procurement governance.
- Collaborating with Production, QA, QC, RGD, Finance, and Regulatory teams to ensure aligned SCM execution and uninterrupted material availability.
- Implementing inventory optimization, business continuity planning, and risk mitigation strategies to improve supply reliability.
- Strengthening procurement compliance, process standardization, and ERP-driven supply chain operations.
- Driving cost optimization initiatives through spend analysis, strategic vendor partnerships, and procurement planning.
Manager - Procurement
Cohance Life Sciences
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Lead procurement operations for KSMs, intermediates, APIs, and CDMO projects supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements.
- Manage annual procurement spend portfolio valued at approximately ₹183 Cr while ensuring cost efficiency and uninterrupted material availability.
- Drive supplier consolidation, sourcing optimization, and vendor negotiation strategies to improve commercial outcomes and procurement effectiveness.
- Execute CDMO procurement programs within defined timelines while maintaining regulatory compliance and adherence to industry standards.
- Conduct supplier performance evaluations, vendor audits, and supply risk assessments to strengthen procurement governance.
- Achieved cost savings of approximately ₹21 Cr during FY 2024–25 through strategic sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, QA, regulatory, and planning teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations and business continuity.
Supply Chain Management Manager
R.L Fine Chem
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed procurement activities for KSMs, intermediates, and bulk solvents supporting API production operations with procurement spend exceeding ₹210 Cr annually.
- Delivered approximately 3% procurement savings through sourcing strategy improvements, vendor negotiations, and supply base optimization.
- Supported RGD and new product development initiatives by sourcing specialized intermediates for pilot and scale-up batches.
- Negotiated supplier contracts, payment terms, and commercial agreements to improve cash flow management and procurement efficiency.
- Implemented ERP-enabled procurement workflows using SAP B1 and ION systems to enhance procurement visibility and inventory accuracy.
- Strengthened vendor management practices through supplier performance monitoring and strategic vendor development initiatives.
Purchase Manager
Dasami Lab (Hetero Group)
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed domestic and international procurement of APIs, specialty chemicals, intermediates, and bulk solvents for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
- Led strategic sourcing initiatives focused on pricing optimization, supplier reliability, and long-term procurement sustainability.
- Negotiated commercial contracts and supplier agreements resulting in measurable procurement cost reductions and improved delivery performance.
- Streamlined procurement and warehouse coordination processes using SAP B1 and ION ERP systems to improve operational efficiency.
- Coordinated import procurement activities including shipment tracking, customs documentation, LC processing, and vendor payment coordination.
- Ensured timely availability of materials while maintaining compliance with production and regulatory requirements.
Assistant Manager
Optimus Drugs Pvt. Ltd
10.2015 - 06.2019
- Managed vendor development and procurement operations for API raw materials and intermediates across multiple supplier categories.
- Led supplier negotiations, contract renewals, and procurement planning activities to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
- Improved procurement efficiency through ERP-integrated inventory and procurement processes, enabling enhanced material traceability and reporting accuracy.
- Coordinated closely with R&D, QA, and regulatory departments for vendor approvals, specification alignment, and compliance management.
- Supported procurement planning initiatives focused on supplier reliability, inventory optimization, and cost control.
Senior Executive
M/s Sreekara Organics
03.2011 - 10.2015
- Facilitated procurement and supply chain operations for pharmaceutical raw materials and intermediates, ensuring timely availability.
- Coordinated supplier communication, purchase order execution, and inventory management activities, enhancing responsiveness to operational needs.
- Streamlined procurement planning and vendor coordination, improving documentation management for efficient operational execution.
- Contributed to supply continuity and timely procurement support for manufacturing operations.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Sikkim Manipal University
Hyderabad, India01-2011
Skills
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
API procurement
Supply Chain & Vendor Management
Category Management
Contract management
Procurement execution
Global Sourcing Operations
Cost optimization
Supplier development
Inventory Optimization
ERP procurement
Vendor Audits & Qualification
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Stakeholder engagement
Process Improvement
Communication & Coordination
Decision-Making Ability
Analytical Problem Solving
Strategic Thinking
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Negotiation & Influencing Skills
ERP Platforms: SAP B1, ION (TCS), FOCUS
Procurement tools
Supply chain operations
Accomplishments
- Certified in Procurement & Vendor Management Assessment by Learntube with demonstrated proficiency in sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations.
- Delivered procurement cost savings of approximately ₹21 Cr in FY 2024-25 through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiation initiatives.
- Managed procurement portfolios exceeding ₹183 Cr and ₹210 Cr across pharmaceutical procurement operations.
- Achieved measurable procurement savings through supplier consolidation, contract optimization, and spend analysis initiatives.
- Successfully executed multiple CDMO procurement projects while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational timelines.
- Supported R&D and new product development procurement activities for pilot and commercial production requirements.
- Improved procurement visibility and operational efficiency through ERP-driven procurement workflow implementation.
Certification
Certificate from Learntube – Procurement and Vendor Management Assessment
Timeline
Certificate from Learntube – Procurement and Vendor Management Assessment
05-2026
Assistant General Manager - Supply Chain Management
Rampex Labs Pvt. Ltd.
11.2025 - Current
Manager - Procurement
Cohance Life Sciences
04.2024 - 10.2025
Supply Chain Management Manager
R.L Fine Chem
10.2022 - 03.2024
Purchase Manager
Dasami Lab (Hetero Group)
07.2019 - 10.2022
Assistant Manager
Optimus Drugs Pvt. Ltd
10.2015 - 06.2019
Senior Executive
M/s Sreekara Organics
03.2011 - 10.2015
MBA - Project Management
Sikkim Manipal University
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