Pravin Deshpande
Experienced Sourcing & Procurement Professional | Expertise in Pharma SCM | CII Certified | Ex-Lupin, Wockhardt, Shilpa Medicare | Driving Strategic Sourcing, Cost Optimization & Supply Chain Excellence
- Role
- Supply Chain Manager at Biocon
- Location
- Aurangabad, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pravin Deshpande
I am an experienced sourcing and procurement leader in the pharmaceutical industry, with…
Experience
Supply Chain Manager
Oct 2022 — Present
Experienced Sourcing & Procurement Professional with over 23 years of expertise in the pharma industry, specializing in strategic sourcing, vendor management, & supply chain optimization for regulated markets. Adept at managing procurement operations for generic formulations, including Oral Solid Dosage & injectable products, while delivering cost efficiencies, mitigating supply chain risks, & ensuring compliance with global regulatory standardsKey ResponsibilitiesStrategic Procurement Leadership: Spearheaded sourcing and procurement activities for generic formulations, ensuring seamless supply chain operations and high-quality standardsPPM & Device Sourcing: Managed procurement of Primary Packaging Materials (PPM) for injectable products and advanced medical devices such as pen devices (auto-injectors, disposable & reusable).Alternate Vendor Development (AVD): Led AVD initiatives to de-risk supply chains, enhance supply reliability, and achieve cost optimization for commercial and filed productsSupply Agreement Management: Negotiated and finalized long-term supply agreements with strategic vendors to ensure stable, cost-efficient, and compliant supply chainsCost Optimization: Delivered significant savings through strategic negotiations, sourcing alternatives, & ARC while maintaining quality standardsCompliance & QA: Ensured adherence to stringent regulatory requirements & quality benchmarks in all procurement activitiesProcess Improvement:Implemented advanced systems,including SAPHANA, & introduced process digitization for procurement and inventory modules to improve operational efficiencyCross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with R&D,regulatory,QA, & plant operations teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives & project timelinesWith a demonstrated ability to deliver measurable results in cost reduction, risk mitigation, & operational excellence, I am passionate about driving innovation & efficiency within pharma sourcing & procurement landscape
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