Durant Dsouza

About Durant Dsouza

I am a highly motivated and positive minded individual currently working at UPL with a track record of initiative and dependability. Throughout the course of my career, I have worked on different projects that have aided in my development holisticly. Coming from a diverse background, first Mechanical Engineering and then completing my MBA, I have an analytical approach in solving problems, prioritizing and managing projects with proficiency. Along with being a diligent, dedicated and hardworking student throughout, I have work experience of 2 years as a design engineer. With good communication, leadership and being a team player, I would be excited to join any organization which see me as a good fit.Areas of Interest - Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Demand Planning & Procurement

Experience

1. Procurement Category Manager

   UPL

   May 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Managing Fungicide and Seed Treatment Active ingredient Portfolio of 200 Mn$ Annual spend- Robust Negotiations through competitive benchmarking, Clean sheet costing and contract based sourcing - Managing relationship with UPL Global Partners across Europe, India and Japan- Generating market intelligence reports on excel using variety of tools- Single point of contact for 10+ formulation plants Globally for strategic sourcing, saving initiatives, new vendor developments and Inventory control

Education

• Don Bosco Institute of Technology (D.B.I.T)

  Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

  2013 — 2017

• Symbiosis Centre For Management and Human Resource Development

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Sales and Marketing, Operations

  2019 — 2021