Deepak Ranjan

About Deepak Ranjan

Visionary Supply Chain, Procurement & Operations Leader with 20+ years of experience…

Experience

1. Associate Director Procurement

   Merck Gruppe

   Dec 2021 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and procurement of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), excipients, packaging materials, contract manufacturing services (CMO/CDMO), and capital goods, ensuring uninterrupted, cost-effective, and compliant supply.Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, quality assurance, and risk management.Identify, evaluate, and establish long-term strategic partnerships with global and domestic suppliers to secure competitive advantages in cost, quality, reliability, and innovation.Negotiate complex, high-value contracts and long-term supply agreements, ensuring favorable commercial terms, service level agreements, and adherence to pharmaceutical regulatory standards (USFDA, MHRA, WHO-GMP).Drive supplier performance management through structured KPIs covering quality, cost, delivery, compliance, and innovation metrics.Lead cross-functional collaborations with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Production, and Finance teams to support new product development, technical transfers, and operational excellence.Monitor global market dynamics, supply chain risks, and regulatory changes, proactively adjusting sourcing strategies and supplier base to mitigate risks and leverage emerging opportunities.Oversee supplier audits and ensure compliance with pharmaceutical GMP, regulatory norms, and corporate ethics & sustainability standards.Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and localization initiatives without compromising quality, patient safety, or regulatory compliance.Lead, mentor, and develop the sourcing and procurement team, promoting a high-performance, collaborative, and agile work culture.Manage procurement systems (ERP/SAP) for accurate and efficient data management, analytics, vendor management, and reporting.Champion ESG, sustainability, and responsible sourcing programs in alignment with corporate governance and industry best practices.

Education

• National Institute of Business Management

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations Management and Supervision

• IPSCMI

  Certificate, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management

• Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Financial Management Services

  2012 — 2013

• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

  Advance diploma, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2013 — 2014

• VKSU

  Bachelor's Degree, Commerce

  2002 — 2004

• iACT Global

  Project Management, Black Belt Certification

  2014 — 2014

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Strategy
• Ceramic Tile
• Bath Ware & Fittings
• Business Strategy
• Financial Analysis
• Materials Management
• Budgets
• Open Office
• Team Management
• Customer Service
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain
• Sanitary Ware
• Strategic Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Process Scheduler
• Management
• Procurement
• Supply Chain
• Construction Management
• Leadership
• Sap
• Logistics Management
• Mis
• Negotiation
• Contract Negotiation
• Project Management
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Market Research