10 years of experience in transforming healthcare supply chain and operations in international and domestic markets, creating sustainable processes by integrating business through digitization.Goal focused and passionate supply chain and operations professional with a successful track record in integrating business processes with technology, implementing innovative strategies, creating cross-functional collaboration, driving cost savings, and leading large teams through large scale change.10 years accomplished career in pharmaceutical and Lifesciences industry. Procurement Management, Strategic Negotiation and Clean sheet Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, RFI, RFP, Global Sourcing, Benchmark, Design to Value and Cost Breakdown.Managing a team composed by 6 professionals, reporting directly to me.Responsible for purchases (Supply Agreement) and strategic sourcing of pharmaceutical raw materials (APIs excipients, Flavours, Chemicals, solvents, RLD,commodities items) and Packaging materials of all categories. More than 500 materials in the portfolio, corresponding to approximately U$ 100MM in purchases and more than 200 different suppliers. Handling around 20 CDMO and CMO partners across Global markets.Spearhead end-to-end supply chain and operations for the organization including demand & supply planning, strategic sourcing, distribution, warehousing, project management, production, engineering and maintenance, Process improvements and operational excellence. Develop and implement category-specific procurement strategies for APIs, aligning with company goals and objectives.Establish and maintain strong relationships with key API suppliers globally.Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production teams to ensure a steady supply of APIs.Continually monitor and assess the API market trends, potential risks, and opportunities for innovation.Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards in the procurement of APIs.Manage the API supplier performance, including the tracking of delivery, quality, and service levels.My Specialization:Demand Planning, Project Management, Business Excellence, Compliance, Operations Management, Process Excellence, Lean Six Sigma, Data Analytics, Climate Finance, Sustainability Reporting, Dashboards Development, ESG, Supply Chain Risk, Project Mangement Office, Business Transformation, Automation, Stakeholder Engagement, EHS, Marketing, Trouble Shooting, Operation Excellence, digitization, Business Analytics, procurement and sourcing.
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Head Of ProcurementInnova HealthcareAnand, Gj, In -
Chief Business Development OfficerInnova Healthcare Sep 2024 - PresentMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaDay-to-Day Operations: Managing the daily operations of the company, including logistics, supply chain, production, CMO arrangements and execution, and distribution, procurement and sourcing.Process Optimization: Ensuring that all operational processes are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with the company’s strategic goals. This includes building and updating SOPs as per current situations, analyzing each and every process of each department in terms of room for optimization, reporting systems. API Technology development: managing a team of RnD, who is responsible for technology development activities, by setting up a project schedule for each molecule, tracking in-tine processes, arranging technology transfer to chosen CMOs and commercializing the product within projected costings.Strategic Alignment with Business development department which focuses on long-term growth strategies, while the COO ensures that the operational capabilities are in place to support those strategies and work closely to ensure that new business opportunities can be operationalized effectively. -
Head Of ProcurementInnova Healthcare Jun 2024 - Aug 2024Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaI was responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the API and intermediates purchasing process, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. Also responsible for maintaining inventory levels, monitoring market trends, and managing vendor relationships.Reviewing department performance, analyzing data, highlighting concerns, and presenting recommendation.Project Manager for Alternate vendor projects & risk mitigation projects - achieved savings in millions.Execution & timely delivery of Performance/Process Improvement projects in SC & Plant Operations -
Procurement LeadAustell Pharmaceuticals Nov 2021 - May 2024Anand, Gujarat, IndiaSupply Chain (Procurement & Strategy)• Responsible for Cost savings project plan which involves new manufacturers and alternative API suppliers.Develop and implement category-specific procurement strategies for APIs, aligning with company goals and objectives.Establish and maintain strong relationships with key API suppliers globally.Conduct comprehensive supplier negotiations to ensure cost-effective procurement.Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production teams to ensure a steady supply of APIs.Continually monitor and assess the API market trends, potential risks, and opportunities for innovation.Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards in the procurement of APIs.Manage the API supplier performance, including the tracking of delivery, quality, and service levels.• Project leader for Radogani – research and development, handling from Project initiation to final launch of the product in ROW and SA market.• Procurement of Raw materials- API’s, excipients, chemicals, flavors & Packaging materials from global suppliers for Capsules, Tablets, Injection, Solution, Powder, Ointment and Syrup formulations. • Project Leader for implementation of Digital Artwork transition – Feasibility, Vendor Evaluation & Implementation, SAP MM Module that includes Material master, Vendor master and to develop a new flow. -
Global Sourcing ManagerZydus Group Jun 2018 - Oct 2021Ahmedabad, Gujarat, IndiaStrategic Sourcing• Sourcing/ NPD (Cluster- 4 &5): Markets- ROW & SA, Europe, NDDS, Pulmonary, US veterinary, Brazil, Mexico formulations and API business.• Make vs. Buy decisions for alternate vendor development.• Created Dashboard to track all R&D projects starting from IGF to Launch of the product.• Developed alternate vendors for API’s reduced overall cost INR 40mn -
Procurement ManagerWockhardt Ltd. Jul 2016 - May 2018Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaOperational excellence, Procurement & Planning• Prepared production planning for 200+ Cr ARR, exports to ROW market, Europe & Canada • Monitored material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage and prioritize the plan.• Conducted S&OP review meetings to align all stake holders on Annual business production planning.• Procurement of Raw materials- API’s, excipients, chemicals, flavors, solvents for Biotech plant.• High level analytic MIS & present the reports & dashboards to the management.• Team leader for OE projects related to procurement function- Advance license closure, change of Inco terms of import shipments, savings projects due to batch size change and reduction in QC sampling testing.Initiatives & Achievements• Reduced PPV up to tune of 1 %.• Saved INR 1.25 Crs in the 2015-16 by identifying domestic vendors to supply material which was imported.• Felicitated twice with Appreciation Award among 100 people for standardizing the integration process flow.• Delivered multiple trainings on standardized processes, implementation & usage of the automation tool. -
Assistant ManagerMeiji Seika Kaisha, Ltd. May 2014 - May 2016IndiaEnsuring Material deliveries on time in full (OTIF), from right supplier with effective costing and right quality.•Taking complete ownership of delivery of New Product development for R&D – Vendor Management, Negotiations, Support, Timely Delivery and launch with Spend value of INR 100 Crores•Working in close coordination with external consultants like KPMG, Deloitte and D&B for supplier sustainability assessment, sustainable sourcing objectives and contributing to sustainability.•Responsible for SC KPI dashboard pertaining to Procurement & Planning – for all internal stakeholders.•Handling artwork transitions based on market requirements, balancing FG supply and old inventory.Bolstered audits - ISO (9001, 13485), Eu-GMP, USFDA, Pharma Excellence, Russia & Ukraine quality standards
Amritesh M. Education Details
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Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management -
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Alliance Business AcademyDistinction
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Amritesh M. works for Innova Healthcare
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Amritesh M.'s current role is Head of Procurement.
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Amritesh M. attended Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Indian Institute Of Management Bangalore, Alliance Business Academy, A. D. Patel Institute Of Technology, Karamsad 001.
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