Pankaj Gupta

Purchase & Procurement Specialist with 30+ years of experience overseeing end‑to‑end purchasing, vendor management, inventory control, and cost optimization across FMCG, hygiene products, and printing industries. Known for driving strategic sourcing, strengthening supplier relationships, negotiating high‑value contracts, and ensuring seamless supply chain operations. Adept at handling large‑scale procurement for distribution and institutional clients with a strong focus on efficiency, compliance, and profitability.

Purchase & Operations Head - Shubham Commercial - Delhi NCR

(2009-01 - 2022-12)

• Led full‑cycle procurement and purchase planning for Kimberly‑Clark hygiene products (B2B + retail distribution).
• Managed vendor coordination, order placement, stock planning, and timely replenishment across Delhi NCR.
• Negotiated pricing, credit terms, and supply schedules with BPO's, KPO's, Banks like Evalue Serve Pvt ltd Accenture, RBS, Comviva, Columbia Asia Hospital and many more, to ensure cost‑effective procurement.
• Oversaw warehouse inventory levels to prevent stockouts and reduce overstocking.
• Coordinated logistics for smooth delivery to corporate offices, hospitals, institutions, and retailers.
• Maintained compliance documentation, purchase orders, GRNs, and monthly reconciliation reports.
• Supervised a cross‑functional purchase and sales support team for operational efficiency.

Independent Consultant – Procurement Support & Business Development - Independent Consultant - Delhi NCR

(2007-01 - 2009-12)

• Supported SME printing and advertising units with vendor sourcing, material procurement, and negotiation.
• Advised clients on cost‑effective sourcing for paper, print materials, and marketing collateral.
• Built supplier networks and evaluated vendors based on pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.

Sales Manager (Procurement-Linked Projects) - DOT Security Press Pvt. Ltd. - Delhi

(2000-01 - 2007-12)

• Handled procurement planning for security printing materials required for bulk orders.
• Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of raw materials, ensuring uninterrupted production.
• Negotiated contracts for paper, ink, and printing consumables to reduce operational costs.
• Handled Clients like Zee TV, 98.4, Dr Morepen Etc.

Sales Executive (Printing Operations Support) - HRG Offset Printing - Delhi

(1994-01 - 2000-12)

• Coordinated with suppliers for purchase of printing materials and consumables.
• Ensured timely procurement to support continuous production and meet delivery deadlines with High profile clients like… Gillette, BPL Sanyo, Satya Paul, Crax, Woodland Etc

Marketing Executive - Citi Bank - Delhi

(1989-01 - 1993-12)

• Assisted and Contributed to customer related beneficiary programmes, coordination and operational support (role foundation for negotiation & vendor interactions) in Citihome and Citimobile.

Bachelor of Arts - English - Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, University of Delhi (1988-12)

Higher Secondary - Cambridge Foundation School (1985-12)

Secondary - Rosary School (1983-12)