Akshay Patil

About Akshay Patil

Procurement and supply chain professional with 14 years of deep-rooted expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing — where compliance is non-negotiable, supply continuity is critical, and every sourcing decision carries regulatory weight.As a Certified Supply Manager (CSM®), I lead end-to-end procurement of direct materials, packaging, capital goods, and contract manufacturing across GMP/FDA-regulated environments. My work sits at the intersection of strategic sourcing, supplier development, and supply chain risk management — with a consistent track record of turning procurement into a competitive advantage.Key impact delivered: 15–20% cost savings through structured negotiations, alternate sourcing, and category strategy execution 25% improvement in supplier performance via KPI-driven scorecards and SRM frameworks OTIF performance elevated to 82% by aligning procurement planning with manufacturing forecasts P2P operations managed for a 60+ member cross-functional team across procurement, QC, and logisticsI bring proficiency in ERP-driven procurement, Lean Six Sigma process improvement, and data-led decision-making to every role. My approach is strategic and execution-focused — I build supplier ecosystems that are resilient, audit-ready, and aligned to long-term business growth.Currently seeking senior leadership roles as Head of Procurement, Supply Chain Manager, or Senior Purchase Manager — preferably in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments where supply chain excellence directly impacts patient outcomes and business performance.

Experience

1. Supply Chain Manager

   Electrolab Group

   Dec 2022 — Present · Navi Mumbai, IN

   Own full-cycle strategic procurement for direct and indirect materials across GMP/FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing — from category strategy design through contract execution and supplier governance- Developed and deployed medium- and long-term supplier strategies aligned to regulatory requirements and pipeline growth; built a dual/alternate sourcing framework that reduced single-source supply risk by 40%- Led high-value contract negotiations with domestic and international suppliers, consistently securing favourable commercial terms without compromising quality or compliance standards- Drove OTIF performance from baseline to 82% by building procurement planning cadences tightly integrated with manufacturing forecasts and S & OP cycles- Collaborated cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Operations to embed procurement as a strategic business partner — not just a transactional function.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering

  2008 — 2011

• Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

  Postgraduate Degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics

• University of Mumbai

  Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

  2004 — 2008