Mamidala Srikanth
Sourcing Leader | PhD in Organic Chemistry | Expert in KSMs,Intermediates and peptide Sourcing | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Role
- Strategic Sourcing Deputy Manager at Neuland Laboratories Limited
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mamidala Srikanth
A results-oriented Strategic Sourcing Professional with a unique foundation as a PhD Organic Chemist, I specialize in building robust and cost-effective supply chains for complex pharmaceutical ingredients. My deep technical expertise in API and peptide synthesis, combined with a strategic commercial mindset, allows me to not just source materials, but to deeply understand them evaluating supplier capabilities, mitigating quality risks, and driving significant value throughout the sourcing lifecycle.I am currently leveraging this skill set as a Deputy Manager of Strategic Sourcing at Neuland Laboratories, where I am responsible for the end-to-end procurement of key starting materials and intermediates critical to API manufacturing.My core competencies include:Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management: Leading global vendor identification, qualification, and relationship management (SRM) to ensure supply security and competitive advantage.Technical Due Diligence: Utilizing my hands-on R&D experience (Tenofovir Alafenamide, Avatrombopag, SPPS peptides) to perform unparalleled technical evaluations of processes and suppliers.Cost Optimization: Expert negotiator with a proven track record of delivering double-digit percentage cost savings through strategic negotiations and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.Cross-Functional Leadership: Bridging the gap between R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless project execution from the lab to commercial scale.Process Excellence: Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Indian Statistical Institute, Hyderabad), applying data-driven methodologies to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and enhance procurement processes.I am passionate about applying a scientist\'s precision and a process-expert\'s discipline to the business of procurement, ensuring that quality, innovation, and efficiency are never mutually exclusive.Open to: Networking with professionals in pharmaceutical sourcing, supply chain, and business development.
Experience
Strategic Sourcing Deputy Manager
Aug 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Responsible for the strategic sourcing of KSMs and intermediates for API manufacturing. Lead global supplier identification, qualification, and contract negotiations. Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to ensure technical compliance and supply chain de-risking
Education
National Academy of Legal Studies & Research (NALSAR) University Hyderabad
Advanced Diploma in Patents Law
Nizam College, Hyderabad
Master's degree, Organic Chemistry
2010 — 2012
National Institute of Technology Warangal
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Organic Chemistry
2015 — 2021
Aurora Degree and PG college
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry
2007 — 2010
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