Subhabrata Bhowmick
Kolkata
Summary
Procurement and Sustainable Operations Manager with over 12 years of experience driving efficiency in managing annual spends ranging from €80M to €120M. Expertise in strategic sourcing, audit management, and budgeting, complemented by a proven track record of enhancing cross-functional performance. Skilled in implementing sustainable practices that reduce costs while contributing to long-term organizational goals. Committed to fostering collaborative relationships that support innovation and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Sustainable Ops and Market Intelligence
Dsm-Firmenich
09.2022 - Current
- Managed IT finance operations & budgeting: Oversaw €80M in IT service spend across 200+ services; developed accrual processes, monitored forecasts vs. actuals, flagged PO/invoice variances, and collaborated on the 2025 IT budget (including post-merger transfers, indexation, and service additions).
- Scaled SMETA audit standardization & compliance: Expanded site coverage from 13 to 46 (+262%) across ~75 locations; controlled audit spend within ±5% of forecast; partnered with SGS to develop KPIs, financial tracking, and co-wrote a Social Accountability SOP—resulting in 100% audit coverage, full Sedex registration, and zero overdue non-compliance.
- Led SPHERA Incident Management Tool rollout: Scoped requirements, managed project budget and data migration, executed UAT, and customized UI to enable seamless company-wide adoption.
- Built dashboard-based decision support (Power BI): Developed Commodity Tracker (~200 raw materials, 18-month forecasts across 60 commodities), Sedex dashboard (audits, SAQs, non-compliances), and Safety & Environment dashboard (real-time performance metrics).
- Delivered supplier & category intelligence for strategic sourcing: Sourced alternate suppliers for 120+ raw materials (~€45M spend), coordinated R&D sample testing, and supported RFx analytics; budgeting, market benchmarking, and creating detailed supplier profiles.
- Enabled strategic business insights via financial tracking: Conducted quarterly performance analysis of customers and competitors to inform product & pricing strategies for the BU.
- Managed a team of analysts to ensure timely delivery of high-quality market intelligence reports.
Manager Procurement- Category Lead: Tubes, Laminates & Misc. PM
Emami Limited
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Led category management for Tubes & Laminates(Spend -150Mn INR) , ensuring uninterrupted production through effective planning and coordination.
- Managed supplier negotiations, contracts, and risk mitigation by developing alternate sources.
- Owned budgeting, forecasting, and cost-saving initiatives for flexible packaging materials.
- Spearheaded procurement efforts for Emami Dubai plant, including local supplier development for Tubes, Mono Cartons, and Labels.
Sourcing Analyst (Associate Manager), Global Procurement
Perfetti Van Melle
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Consolidated spend data(115Mn Euros) and supported procurement budgeting for multiple Operating Companies, collaborating across global, regional, and local levels.
- Led strategic sourcing for Direct Materials in Europe and SAMEA, managing RFQs, RFPs, e-auctions, and vendor evaluation through sourcing analytics and should-cost analysis.
- Monitored commodity prices using market intelligence, created risk matrices, and implemented measures to mitigate supply chain risks.
- Maintained contract databases, tracked supplier performance with QDC scorecards, and drove improvements via quarterly SRM meetings.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to track supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Procurement Executive
ITC: Personal Care Products Business
01.2013 - 05.2019
- Managed end-to-end procurement of packaging materials (rigids, semi-rigids, flexibles) for multiple personal care categories, ensuring daily material availability and uninterrupted production flow.
- Prepared regular inventory reports to optimize packaging stock levels and prevent shortages.
- Expanded SRM coverage from 5 to 15 key vendors across packaging and raw materials through implementation of Phase I & II initiatives.
- Developed and maintained vendor management dashboards, tracking supplier performance, lead times, and pricing trends for enhanced decision-making.
- Drove NPI and change management projects, delivering timely product and promotional launches with zero SKU obsolescence.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with production and business timelines.
- Achieved cost savings by sourcing near manufacturing locations, negotiating scale-based pricing, and reducing tooling/AVD costs.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Education
PGPM -
Globsyn Business School
Kolkata01.2013
PG. Diploma - Finance
University Of Ballarat
Ballarat01.2011
Skills
- Power BI, SAP (MM Module), Microsoft Office, IRIS & Sphera (Incident Management), MODLR (budget platform), Procurement platforms -Opt Source & Procol
- Data analytics
- Industry research
- Competitive intelligence
- Price negotiation
- Global procurement
- Supplier relationship management
- Strategic sourcing
- Cost analysis
- E-procurement systems
Accomplishments
- Identified and implemented a budget solution for Global RM/PM procurement.
- Identified and implemented price approval system for Global RM/PM procurement.
- Designed & implemented framework for Supplier Relationship Management.
- Initiated and completed ‘Master Data Hygiene’ Project.
- Cost saving of 1.4 million Euros via effective RFx / Auctions in 2020.
- Implemented standardization of PM nomenclature for all 15 operating countries, which aids in MDM hygiene.
- Implementation of monthly On Time in full “OTIF” Reports for key vendors which evaluates supplier’s performance.
- System (SAP) generated quality reports generation and auto rejection mail communication to corresponding suppliers.
- Implementation of VMI in one factory which lead to a reduction in maximum inventory liability by INR 3.6 cr p.a.
- Initiation and implementation of EDI (Electronic Data Interface) between PCPB & PPB – ITC for smoother operations between divisions.
- Implementation of Auto Purchase order & open order communication to vendors via SAP interface.
Core Professional Competencies
- Procurement Analytics
- Vendor Management
- Market Intelligence
- Procurement Budgeting
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Global Sourcing
- Sustainable Ops (SEDEX/Ecovadis)
- IT Procurement Controller
Timeline
Manager Sustainable Ops and Market Intelligence
Dsm-Firmenich
09.2022 - Current
Manager Procurement- Category Lead: Tubes, Laminates & Misc. PM
Emami Limited
02.2022 - 09.2022
Sourcing Analyst (Associate Manager), Global Procurement
Perfetti Van Melle
05.2019 - 02.2022
Procurement Executive
ITC: Personal Care Products Business
01.2013 - 05.2019
PGPM -
Globsyn Business School
PG. Diploma - Finance
University Of Ballarat
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