Samrat Bhattacharjee

About Samrat Bhattacharjee

Currently serving as Supply Chain Director at Haber, I lead a fully integrated, end-to-end supply chain network supporting a fast-growing specialty chemicals business with three manufacturing facilities. My role spans Direct & Indirect Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Inbound Logistics, Outbound Distribution, & Export-Import (EXIM) operations — with a sharp focus on driving operational excellence, sustainability, & cost efficiency across a global value chain.With over 25 years of cross-industry experience, I’ve built a career on transforming supply chains, optimising procurement strategies, & creating agile, scalable operations for both startups & multinationals. My leadership journey spans organisations such as PwC, Ecolab (Nalco), PepsiCo, Orga Systems (Redknee), Eptisa, & the Government of West Bengal, where I’ve held P&L responsibilities, led large teams, & executed high-impact global projects.With a strong foundation in technical, operational, & commercial domains, I bring a well-rounded perspective to complex business challenges. I’ve led strategic sourcing initiatives across APAC & the Middle East, managed low-cost country sourcing (LCCS) programs in collaboration with McKinsey, negotiated high-value contracts, & driven digital transformation in procurement & logistics across sectors such as manufacturing, chemicals, telecom, infrastructure, & the public domain.Key career milestones include:MD & Regional Procurement Head – APAC at a leading German telecom company, overseeing procurement across multiple countries & leading incorporation in SEZ India.Country Head – Sri Lanka, Maldives & Afghanistan at Eptisa, managing international consulting projects with the World Bank, ADB, & JICA.SCM & Procurement SME at PwC, leading large-scale transformation projects for Fortune 500 clients & Indian conglomerates.Chief Executive at Zigma Chemicals, where I led upstream/downstream integration, raw material LTA negotiations, & regional export strategy.At Nalco, I led core procurement functions, developing supplier networks, optimising CAPEX/OPEX spend, & embedding lean inventory practices. In the W.B. Government, I contributed to public procurement reforms—driving value through enhanced transparency, cost-efficiency, & process improvements. At PepsiCo, I supported cross-functional initiatives with a focus on operational efficiency & stakeholder collaboration.Recognised for excellence in SCM, I thrive in diverse environments & drive sustainable sourcing, vendor growth, & digital transformation—building teams that blend purpose with performance.

Experience

1. Supply Chain Director

   Haber

   Apr 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   As Supply Chain Director at a specialty chemical manufacturing company with three production plants, I lead a fully integrated supply chain ecosystem that directly supports the company’s growth, product innovation, and customer reliability.My role encompasses Direct & Indirect Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Inbound Logistics to Plants, Outbound Logistics to Customers, and full responsibility for Export-Import (EXIM) Operations. I oversee a cross-functional team that ensures materials, services, and products flow efficiently and cost-effectively across global and domestic networks.I work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Finance, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to align supply chain strategies with new product development, operational goals, and market demands. This collaboration enables early supplier involvement, proactive risk mitigation, and smooth scale-up from lab to plant to market.Key areas of focus include:# Breaking single-source dependencies and building a resilient, multi-vendor supply base# Driving cost and effort savings through strategic sourcing, long-term partnerships, and TCO-based decisions# Streamlining logistics and warehousing across plants and customer nodes to reduce lead times and operational friction# Supporting innovation and NPD through timely sourcing and supplier alignment# Enhancing agility and compliance in complex regulatory and international trade environmentsI believe that supply chain is not just a function—but a strategic lever that powers business continuity, operational efficiency, and long-term competitiveness. My leadership philosophy is built on proactive collaboration, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement across every link in the chain.

Education

• Air Force Bal Bharati School

  Schooling in Lodi Road, New Delhi

• NILEM

  Diploma in Materials Management

• Assam Engineering College, (A.E.C)

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) (Hons)

• Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Supply Chain Management

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  Schooling in EAC Shillong and IIT Kharagpur