Sachin Seth
Procurement & Supply Chain Leader
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About
Accomplished leader driving procurement & supply chain transformation across Pharma & Chemical manufacturing. Extensive experience in procurement & strategic sourcing, inventory optimization, S&OP & contract manufacturing. Recognized for driving large scale transformations and strengthening supply continuity.
Known for combining strategic vision with execution excellence to deliver sustainable business outcomes. Strong stakeholder partner to CEO's and Boards with demonstrated ability to lead large teams.
Experience
Senior Director & Head: Procurement, Supply Chain & Contract Manufacturing - Jubilant Generics Limited
(2021-01)
Direct end to end Supply chain operations encompassing demand planning, procurement, logistics, inventory management, warehousing & distribution of value of $ 100 mio/annum for international markets.
- Develop and execute long-term procurement and sourcing strategies to ensure supply continuity, with continuous cost reduction initiatives and improve supplier performance.
- Lead S&OP governance process to align demand forecast, production capacity, Inventory targets and customer service.
- Drive inventory optimization initiatives to improve working capital utilization while maintaining customer service levels and manufacturing continuity.
- Lead Contract Manufacturing (CMO) strategy, including capacity assessment and site transfer.
- Establish supply chain performance metrics and monitor OTIF, inventory turns, procurement savings, service levels and operational efficiency KPI and publish MIS on monthly basis.
- Partner with executive leadership teams to support EBITDA improvement initiatives through procurement excellence, supply chain optimization and cost reduction programs.
- Build and lead high-performing teams across planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, program management, and contract manufacturing functions.
Head of procurement for Eurofins group India & Middle East - Testing lab & CRDMO - Eurofins India
(2019-09 - 2020-12)
- Led procurement transformation initiatives across India and Middle East operations & standardized procurement processes and supplier management practices across multiple business which includes acquired companies.
Senior Director – Procurement & Supply Chain Management - Biocon Sdn. Bhd. - Johor Bahru – Malaysia
(2014-06 - 2019-06)
Managed Procurement & Logistics spend of US$ 50 mio /annum at DS & DP Unit.
- Managed Procurement & Logistics & logistics spend of US$ 50 mio /annum
- Led regulatory audit readiness initiatives and ensured compliance with global pharmaceutical standards
- Ensured reliable cold-chain logistics operations
Senior Manager - Global Material Sourcing - API Business Unit - Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd - Gurugram
(2005-02 - 2013-12)
- Developed & implemented strategic sourcing frameworks which includes standard pricing mechanisms for critical raw materials and intermediates within the API manufacturing SBU.
- Conducted in-depth competitive analysis of the global supply base, integrating derisking strategies and robust risk mitigation plans for strategic sourcing items.
Dy Manager– Purchase - Reliance Life Sciences
(2002-06 - 2005-02)
- Distinction of being 1st person to join purchase group of new initiative of Reliance group in life sciences.
Asst Manager– Projects Procurement - United Phosphorus Ltd
(1994-06 - 2002-06)
- Played an instrumental role in handling the procurements of Capital goods, and contracts for projects items for various locations.
Education
BE - Chemical Engineering - Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College (1994) Aurangabad
Diploma - Export Import Managements - Indian Merchant Chambers (2002) Mumbai
