Sathishkumar Devaraj

Experience

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  Lapmaster International Limited (Lapmaster India pvt ltd )

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

  Purchase Engineer

  Procurement:Material Requirement PlanningEstimate the material requirement for the monthly production plan.Quote comparing between the vendors for cost benefits.Negotiate with the vendor to place the order with best rate and standard quality.Order placing for the monthly requirement and communicating with vendor.Schedule will be given to the vendor in the staging manner according to production need.Procurement planning will be made based on the material type and market availability.Review and assess total supply chain risk and identify opportunities to minimize & eliminate risk Vendor DevelopmentHaving good hands on new vendor development activity in Raw Material and critical items segment.Developing new vendors for supporting material supply with smooth operation.Handling vendor issues in the term of supply schedule and material quality.Evaluating the Vendor to develop their performance towards concern.To develop the good practice of the vendor with the concern.Inventory ManagementInventory level will be maintained based on the material type and availability.Major raw material will be supply time to time schedule after Bulk booking.Handling Quality Issues: Quality issues will be communicating with vendor for their immediate action.The material will be replaced or rejected based on the quality issue.Place of rectification will be find the implement without affecting the production.Cost Reduction:Finding the right source or vendor for raw material to reducing their price without compromising its quality. Procuring the material at the right time to save the cost.Bulk quantity purchasing and saving the transportation cost where applicable.Achievements:Dust protector chamber new design implementation in to machine.Machines On time delivery and five new projects completed within 35 daysSuccessfully supporting the new product launching in term of supplying all production Show less

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  TCI Chemicals (India) Pvt Ltd, (TCI Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Japan)

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2015

  Executive - Purchase

  Roles and Responsibilities: Finding the right source or vendor for raw material to reducing their price without compromising its quality. To forecast the current & future demand for catalog products and making procurement planning.  To find required major critical raw material suppliers in India & make them for approved supplier.  Floating the RFQs for Custom synthesis & commercial products to various suppliers and getting the quotes and making comparative statement. Following the globalized purchase procedure and updating the Indian supplier’s competitive quotes in centralized data base. Responsible Preparation & Execution of purchase order and sending the same to suppliers & following timely delivery from suppliers Selection of appropriate supplier and negotiating with supplier and strong knowledge in new supplier searching Create adequate source & Supplier identification. Visiting the supplier facility and evaluate supplier capability & reporting to parent company to make potential source. Evaluating vendors & negotiating the price, delivery schedule and terms and conditions with them. Identification of custom synthesis, Fine chemicals & speciality chemical suppliers in region wise and updating their product details in centralized database To find out potential CRAMS Companies and assigning to new molecules development projects with contract basis. Handling the quality claims and improving the suppliers quality of service. Preparation of reports and statistics related to the purchasing function for upper management. Show less

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  GVK Biosciences

  Jul 2015 - May 2017

  Senior Executive - SCM

  Sourcing:•Competitive sourcing of raw materials from China, India, UK & US, Management of RFQ, selection of supplier through proper system for our CRAMS business.•Innovative and logical thinker and experienced at developing and deploying sourcing strategies that improve flexibility and responsiveness while reducing costs.•Maintaining commodity trend including Material price and currency change to identify for cost negotiations. •Strong understanding of business’s requirements and leading a strategic sourcing process of selecting the vendors that can best meet our in-house requirements.Vendor Management:•Identification and qualification of new vendors, by evaluating their technical, commercial and capacity capabilities. •Building and maintaining cordial business relations with major accounts and ensuring vendor satisfaction by honouring the commitment. •Working with new and existing vendors to constantly improve quality, price and delivery performance.•Managing all aspects of the development, negotiation, and execution of contracts with Vendors.Roles & Responsibilities:•Procurement Planning for R & D, Pilot Plant, Commercial scale CRAMS & New developmental products•Supporting GMP projects by understanding project requirements•Competitive sourcing of raw materials for new projects both local & imported by using chemicals directories and sourcing tools.•Responsible for submission of RMC costing sheet within three days.•Regular interaction with Cross functional team for smooth and effective functioning of projects.•Carry out proper documentation for imports as per IATA regulations for hassle free shipping and customs clearance•Identify contract manufacturers for critical KSM •Alternate vendor development for critical materials to reduce project risk•Product identification at risk and performing risk mitigation activities for complex projects.•Maintaining Import - Export world chemical database & procurement database. Show less

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  Aurobindo Pharma

  May 2017 - Jul 2019

  Assistant Manager - Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement ( Formulation R&D)

  • A seasoned professional with experience in Material Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Procurement Processes• Global Sourcing of Key API’s/Excipients with cost effective sources for Regulatory Market i.e. US, Europe & OTC.• Screening & identification of sources with all regulatory support.• Price negotiation & Finalization for commercial contracts volumes along with development qty.• Development of common sourcing strategies, leveraging of spend & expand global procurement business for the growth of Purchase in the organisation.• Contract Negotiation and development, including development of local contracts.• Cost reduction based on technical & commercial intelligence improving the finished formulation cost• Project Management of new products to be sourced in time and without issue to meet launch deadlines.• Possess strong inter-personal skills, ability to conceptualise and modify the systems & processes towards accomplishment of cost, profit and service objectives of the organization.• Scrutiny vendor on basis of complete regulatory support for Regulatory markets.• Liaising closely with suppliers, principals and team members and effectively manage coordination to maximize service levels• Monitoring availability of Raw material, Packing Material making appropriate arrangements to ensure on time deliveries.• Managing logistics operations involving coordination with Companies/Vendors/Transporters.• Market research for the new Active Pharmaceutical ingredients (API) & Finished formulation with the co-ordination of R&D & marketing.• Align with QA on external inspection or Audit for new vendor for new Product. Show less

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  MicroSynergy Pharmaceuticals FZCO

  Jul 2019 - now

  Supply Chain and Procurement Manager

  Sourcing:•Global Sourcing of Key API’s/Excipients with cost effective sources for Regulatory Market.•A seasoned professional with experience in Material Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Procurement Processes•Price negotiation & Finalization for commercial contracts volumes along with development qty.•Cost reduction based on technical & commercial intelligence improving the finished formulation cost•Market research for the Active Pharmaceutical ingredients (API) & Finished formulation for marketing requirements.•Ensure vendor qualification process as per USFDA/GMP protocols in co-ordination with QA to maintain consistency in quality and supply•Align with QA on external inspection or Audit for Existing & new vendor for commercial Product.•Estimate the material requirement & Inventory planning for the monthly production plan•Negotiate with the vendor to place the order with best rate and standard quality•Schedule will be given to the vendor in the staging manner according to production need•Preparation of reports and statistics related to the purchasing function for upper managementQC Chemicals & consumables Procurement:•QC chemicals & consumables procurement planning from cost effective source•Rate contract execution with Catalogue & non catalogue items for long terms procurement basisPrimary & Secondary Packing Materials Procurement:•Procurement Planning for Primary printed & non printed packing material from reliable source from Production requirements•Coordinating with design team for Artwork & Shade cards approvals for packing materials as per market requirement basis•Procurement Planning for Secondary printed & non printed, tertiary packing material from reliable source from Production requirements.Logistics Operations•Managing logistics operations involving coordination with Companies/Vendors/Transporters for Inbound & Outbound•Carry out proper documentation for imports as per IATA regulations for hassle free shipping and customs clearance Show less