Sandeep Kumar
GM-Head Purchase (Raw Materials/Chemicals/Packaging/Fuel) @ IOLCP ||MBA||MM Specialist||
- Role
- General Manager at IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited
- Location
- Ludhiana, PB, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sandeep Kumar
I am a procurement and supply chain professional with over 16 years of experience driving strategic sourcing, category management, and supply chain optimization across complex and regulated environments. I hold an MBA, along with a PGDM in Materials Management, and bring a strong balance of strategic perspective and operational depth.My experience includes leading global sourcing initiatives across Chemicals, Packaging, and Fuel, supporting API and Chemical Strategic Business Units. I focus on building resilient supply ecosystems, optimizing total cost of ownership, and ensuring strong governance through structured processes and data-driven decision-making.Areas of Expertise-Procurement & Supply Chain Strategy: Developing and executing procurement frameworks aligned with organizational objectives, growth plans, and risk management priorities-Global Sourcing & Category Management: Managing high-impact sourcing portfolios across regions while ensuring supply continuity, compliance, and cost competitiveness-Commercial Negotiation & Supplier Governance: Driving value through complex negotiations, contract management, and performance-based supplier engagement-Strategic Supplier Relationships: Building long-term partnerships that enable innovation, scalability, and competitive advantage-Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborating closely with Operations, R&D, Quality, Finance, and senior stakeholders to support integrated business outcomes-Team Leadership & Capability Development: Leading and mentoring procurement teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and ethical sourcing.I am passionate about elevating procurement as a strategic business enabler, delivering sustainable value through disciplined execution, strong partnerships, and people leadership.Always open to meaningful conversations, knowledge exchange, and collaboration.
Experience
General Manager
IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited
Apr 2023 — Present · Ludhiana, IN
Education
The ICFAI University, Dehradun
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
2007 — 2009
Indian Institute of Materials Management, Mumbai
Postgraduate Diploma, Material management
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