Abid Bukhari

About Abid Bukhari

With over 26 years of experience in procurement and supply chain leadership across the chemical and process industries, I specialize in driving cost optimization, supplier partnerships, and operational excellence at both regional and global levels.I have successfully managed chemicals, precious metals, direct and indirect categories, and CAPEX procurement, consistently delivering measurable value through strategic sourcing, risk management, and supplier collaboration. My expertise spans import/export compliance, inventory and production planning, and global logistics, ensuring end-to-end efficiency and resilience in supply chains.Beyond execution, I am passionate about building high-performing teams and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. I have implemented Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, C-TPAT, and ISO 28001 standards to strengthen compliance, sustainability, and operational discipline.Key achievements include:Delivering multi-million-dollar savings through strategic negotiations in chemicals and precious metals.Reducing supply lead times by up to 40% through supplier development and process streamlining.Leading cross-border procurement projects to align global sourcing strategies with business growth.Driving inventory optimization initiatives that balanced cost, risk, and service reliability.As the procurement function evolves, I focus on digital transformation, ESG compliance, and sustainable sourcing, ensuring supply chains are future-ready while creating maximum business value. Core Strengths: Procurement Leadership | Chemicals & Precious Metals | CAPEX & OPEX | Supplier Relationship Management | Strategic Sourcing | ESG & Compliance | Continuous Improvement

Experience

1. Global Strategic Sourcing Manager

   Johnson Matthey

   Nov 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

• Masters of Commerce

  Masters of Commerce

  1996 — 1997

• Diploma in Labour Practice

  Diploma in Labour Practice

  1999 — 1999

• Diploma in Taxation Practice

  Diploma in Taxation Practice

  1998 — 1998

• Diploma in Import/Export Management

  Diploma in Import/Export Management

  1999 — 1999

Skills

• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Sap Products
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Sourcing
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Supply Management
• Global Sourcing
• Logistics
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Six Sigma
• Budgets
• Erp
• Procurement
• Business Process Improvement
• Sap
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Materials Management