Gaurav Thakare
Regional Lead Buyer @ Sanofi
- Role
- Regional Lead Buyer (Amea)- Packaging and Supply Chain at Sanofi
- Location
- Mumbai, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gaurav Thakare
Sanofi benefits from over eight years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a focus on packaging and supplier partnerships. As Regional Lead Buyer (AMEA) for Packaging and Supply Chain, efforts are directed toward sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals and deliver value across the region. Expertise includes supplier management, product costing, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize supply chain operations. Previous roles at L\'Oréal India Research & Innovation Center strengthened negotiation skills and operational excellence. Contributions included driving procurement efficiency and fostering supplier relationships within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) domain. Dedicated to enabling organizations to achieve sustainable sourcing solutions while maintaining supply chain agility and cost-effectiveness.
Experience
Regional Lead Buyer (Amea)- Packaging and Supply Chain
Oct 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Freight Savings Optimization – Factory Stuffing ImplementationSanofi Consumer Healthcare India (2025)Shifted export container stuffing from dock-based (CFS) to factory stuffing model. Eliminated per container in CFS charges, with partial offset from increased customs cost Achieved additional savings of per container in transport costs. Net saving per container: Total containers (June–Dec): 60. Total Projected Savings: ₹14.1 million. Project enabled improved lead time, control, and cost reduction in export supply chain.
Education
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Navi Mumbai
PG Diploma
2020 — 2021
National Institute of Technical and Management Studies, Nagpur
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
2017 — 2020
Skills
- Product Development
- Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg)
- Space Operations
- Research
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- X3d
- Sap Netweaver
- Outlook
- Packaging Material Sourcing
- Negotiation
- Raw Materials Sourcing
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
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