Bhawna Billa

About Bhawna Billa

With 18 years of overall experience, including 8+ years in procurement, I specialize in procurement within the food and beverage industry. As Category Head – Freight & Logistics Procurement at McCain Foods, I lead end-to-end procurement, driving strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization across pan-India supply chains. My expertise includes QSR procurement of food, poultry, edible oils, and farm-to-fork (FTF) supply chains, along with strong capabilities in perishables handling, cold chain logistics, and regulatory compliance. I am passionate about building efficient, resilient supply chains while fostering inclusive workplace cultures, and have been recognized as a Women Leader in Procurement 2025.

Experience

1. Category Head - Freight & Logistics Procurement

   McCain Foods

   Jul 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   FOOD LOGISTICS & PROCUREMENT LEADERLeading strategic freight and logistics procurement for McCain Foods India, managing the complete food supply chain from production to distribution.• Manage end-to-end procurement for freight and logistics for frozen goods, potatoes and seeds• Negotiate and oversee vendor relationships for food-specific categories• Drive supply chain optimization specifically for food manufacturing operations.• Cost optimization: Negotiate supplier contracts while maintaining food quality and safety• Food supply chain resilience planning (accounting for seasonality, perishability, regulatory changes)• Vendor performance management specific to food industry metrics• Cross-functional collaboration with R&D, quality, and operations on food safety requirements• Active contributor to APACSA Diversity pillar initiatives• Leader of Internal ERG for Sports/Health & Wellness, promoting employee well-beingIndustry Recognition:Women Leader in Procurement 2025 - recognizing leadership in India\'s food procurement sector

Education

• Amity University, Noida

  Diploma, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2013 — 2014

• Delhi University

  Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Business/Commerce, General

  2006 — 2009

• Punjab Technical University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

  2010 — 2012

• SKV, Janak Puri, New Delhi

  High School Diploma, Commerce

  1999 — 2006

• Shiksha Deep Vidyalaya

  Primary

  1990 — 1999

• Air Hostess Academy - AHA

  Dipolma, Aviation and Hospitality

  2006 — 2007

• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

  Certification Program in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management