Responsible for successful development of operating model on key program transfers into Costa Rica for large scale capacity expansion and outsourcing activity for Electrophysiology platform in Medical Devices.Leading a cross functional team to develop system development and deployment namely - 4Hana, MES, Maximo, PLM, LIMS etc

Developed and deployed Medical Devices global market customization process and technology across different strategic hubs to meet market compliance. Worked with multiple stakeholders across functions and regions to streamline the existing customization activities impacting roughly 30% of the Medical Devices unit volumes. Developed sustainable roadmap for integration into different PLM / ERP ecosystem and data strategies to meet ever changing landscape.

Led procurement workstream as part of major strategic collaboration initiative with Jabil to transfer 14 plants; about 4000 suppliers, 600+ contracts and significant spend.Led major transformation initiative to optimize cost structure of a manufacturing plant through outsourcing portfolio of products to a contract manufacturer. Responsible for complete business case development through project execution including product validation, inventory strategies, global launch and regulatory submissions and registration. Outcomes resulted in complete re-launch in 16 months, GP improvement of 11% and LIFR of 95%.Led transformation initiative to optimize contract manufacturing of instrument in DePuy Synthes from 300+ suppliers to 35 suppliers with business cases

Responsible for developing strategies to improve COGS, strategic spend, contract compliance & supplier relationship management for $350MM in spend for instrument supplies in DePuy Synthes supporting Joints, Trauma, Spine and Sports Medicine. Provide guidance to business on product launch at critical suppliers and utilize tools like should cost modeling, activity-based costing, strategic bids at supplier base. Implemented spend taxonomies and categorized spend to enable clear understanding of what we spend, where we spend and how we spend through IT interface and BI tools Develop strategic forums with key suppliers to align and implement on key initiative across supply chain and gain alignment from suppliers

Responsible for entire materials management activity at 3 key plants in India supporting product supply in ASEAN market for Suture and Anti-microbial products. Integrated several groups like planning, sourcing and warehouse functions per local laws into overall global functions. Reduced 300 indirect suppliers supporting the plants by centralizing spend, optimizing costs and finding better capable regional players Responsible for overall operations - end to end planning, strategic sourcing and contract manufacturing for key product portfolio to recover from a BO with less than 40% LIFR while supporting 34% yoy growth in the market.

Responsible for overall performance - delivery, cost, service of 4 largest contract manufacturer for Womens Health and Urology business unit. Negotiated contracts, SLA, development and distribution agreements. Managed overall delivery, quality metrics for the suppliersIntegrated Mentor post acquisition into overall procurement processes. Harmonized 2 independent plant operations into overall global processes from HR, Operations, engineering, quality to meet product launch and growing needs