As a visionary Procurement Professional, I bring over 20+ years of experience in strategic inventory procurement, planning, and control. Throughout my career, I have excelled in CMO sourcing, supply chain management, and warehouse operations, primarily within the FMCG and Nutraceuticals industries.My expertise extends to sourcing capital goods, engineering spares, raw materials planning, biofuel, imported steam coal, and service contracts. I have had the privilege of working with esteemed companies like Zeon Lifesciences Ltd and Hindustan Unilever (previously known as GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Limited).I am known for my exceptional skills in supply chain and warehouse management, procurement (raw and packing materials, indirect and capital materials), and project procurement. With excellent negotiation abilities, I have consistently achieved cost savings and optimization while ensuring efficient spend analysis and contract management.My repertoire also includes reverse engineering, indigenization, demand, material, and purchase planning and forecasting. I am well-versed in utilizing reverse auction and e-procurement techniques, and I have successfully spearheaded procurement transformation initiatives.In addition to my technical expertise, I am a bottom-line, results-oriented professional who collaborates with global business leadership to enhance supply sources and streamline processes. I have a proven track record of executing process optimization plans and implementing best practices. I specialize in establishing long-term contracts with vendors, minimizing lead time, and driving significant cost savings.I am highly effective in setting up supply chain strategies for start-up projects, from commissioning to operations phase, and ensuring seamless procurement and framework. My motivational leadership style fosters a dynamic environment that encourages development opportunities and drives high performance among team members. I continuously identify and implement new procedures and processes to improve efficiency.As a strategist and implementer, I have a knack for securing the right deals from vendors, even in expedited timelines, and achieving uncommonly optimized terms. My strong decision-making skills enable me to successfully accomplish corporate goals. With excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, I have developed robust supply chains and vendor relationships.