Jayendra Rasam

About Jayendra Rasam

10 years of experience in transforming healthcare supply chain and operations in international and domestic markets, creating sustainable processes by integrating business through digitization.Goal focused and passionate supply chain and operations professional with a successful track record in integrating business processes with technology, implementing innovative strategies, creating cross-functional collaboration, driving cost savings, and leading large teams through large scale change.10 years accomplished career in pharmaceutical and Lifesciences industry. Procurement Management, Strategic Negotiation and Clean sheet Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, RFI, RFP, Global Sourcing, Benchmark, Design to Value and Cost Breakdown.Managing a team composed by 6 professionals, reporting directly to me.Responsible for purchases (Supply Agreement) and strategic sourcing of pharmaceutical raw materials (APIs excipients, Flavours, Chemicals, solvents, RLD,commodities items) and Packaging materials of all categories. More than 500 materials in the portfolio, corresponding to approximately U$ 100MM in purchases and more than 200 different suppliers. Handling around 20 CDMO and CMO partners across Global markets.Spearhead end-to-end supply chain and operations for the organization including demand & supply planning, strategic sourcing, distribution, warehousing, project management, production, engineering and maintenance, Process improvements and operational excellence. Develop and implement category-specific procurement strategies for APIs, aligning with company goals and objectives.Establish and maintain strong relationships with key API suppliers globally.Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production teams to ensure a steady supply of APIs.Continually monitor and assess the API market trends, potential risks, and opportunities for innovation.Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards in the procurement of APIs.Manage the API supplier performance, including the tracking of delivery, quality, and service levels.My Specialization:Demand Planning, Project Management, Business Excellence, Compliance, Operations Management, Process Excellence, Lean Six Sigma, Data Analytics, Climate Finance, Sustainability Reporting, Dashboards Development, ESG, Supply Chain Risk, Project Mangement Office, Business Transformation, Automation, Stakeholder Engagement, EHS, Marketing, Trouble Shooting, Operation Excellence, digitization, Business Analytics, procurement and sourcing.

Experience

1. Global Sourcing Manager

   Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

   Mar 2014 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Goal focused and passionate supply chain and operations professional with a successful track record in integrating business processes with technology, implementing innovative strategies, creating cross-functional collaboration, driving cost savings, and leading large teams through large scale change.10 years accomplished career in pharmaceutical and Lifesciences industry. Procurement Management, Strategic Negotiation and Clean sheet Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, RFI, RFP, Global Sourcing, Benchmark, Design to Value and Cost Breakdown.Managing a team composed by 6 professionals, reporting directly to me.Responsible for purchases (Supply Agreement) and strategic sourcing of pharmaceutical raw materials (APIs excipients, Flavours, Chemicals, solvents, RLD,commodities items) and Packaging materials of all categories. More than 500 materials in the portfolio, corresponding to approximately U$ 100MM in purchases and more than 200 different suppliers. Handling around 20 CDMO and CMO partners across Global markets.Spearhead end-to-end supply chain and operations for the organization including demand & supply planning, strategic sourcing, distribution, warehousing, project management, production, engineering and maintenance, Process improvements and operational excellence. Develop and implement category-specific procurement strategies for APIs, aligning with company goals and objectives.Establish and maintain strong relationships with key API suppliers globally.Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production teams to ensure a steady supply of APIs.Continually monitor and assess the API market trends, potential risks, and opportunities for innovation.Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards in the procurement of APIs.Manage the API supplier performance, including the tracking of delivery, quality, and service levels.

Skills

• Pharmaceutical Industry