Mangesh Karande

About Mangesh Karande

Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I am a dedicated Supply Chain Management professional with over 17 years of extensive experience in the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Healthcare sectors. Specializing in Global Procurement, I have mastered the art of sourcing a diverse range of materials from APIs to Packaging on a global scale, managing multimillion-dollar revenues, and building strong relationships with a myriad of suppliers.My career is a testament to my ability in strategic sourcing, cost reduction, and supplier relationship management, making me well-suited for roles such as Global Procurement Category Manager and Strategic Procurement Manager. I am adept at driving cost optimization, ensuring quality, and facilitating timely delivery, all while maintaining stringent budget controls.A believer in the power of collaboration, I excel in stakeholder engagement, fostering positive relationships at all levels to ensure alignment of procurement strategies with organizational goals. My technical proficiency spans across E-Sourcing tools, and ERP systems like Oracle Apps 11i and SAP MM, ensuring efficiency in demand planning and vendor management.I am on the lookout for opportunities to bring my unique skills to a forward-thinking organization. Let’s connect and explore how my background, skills, and enthusiasms can be a perfect match for your team.

Experience

1. Direct Procurement Lead

   Haleon

   Jul 2022 — Present

   Direct Procurement Lead for region NA, SEAT, ANZ, ISC region. • Developed and executed regional procurement strategies for Raw and Packaging materials, managing a significant portfolio and support revenue of £500m for APAC region.• Managed financial responsibilities, administering a £41m spend across 150+ suppliers, and focusing on critical raw and packaging categories for Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka sites.• Drove strategic sourcing initiatives, enhancing the supplier portfolio, and achieving procurement objectives across all categories.• Delivered on cost reduction and cost avoidance targets, contributing to the company\'s financial efficiency and savings goals.• Proactively assuming a leadership role, ensuring Planning and Procurement\'s contribution to various value engineering and sustainability projects.

Education

• Mumbai Educational Trust, MET League of Colleges

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations Supply Chain Management

  2007

• University of Mumbai

  Engineer's Degree, Information Technology

  2001 — 2005