Santosh Pandey
Head of Procurement @Tropolite Foods
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Procurement @Tropolite Foods
New Delhi, IN
Leading the procurement function with a focus on strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and cost efficiency to support Tropolite’s business expansion goals.Driving transformation of procurement processes through improved governance, data visibility, and alignment with Operations and Finance. Developing long-term supplier partnerships that enhance supply continuity, quality and commercial value.Implementing performance metrics and vendor rationalisation initiatives to reduce lead times, improve service levels, and strengthen compliance across manufacturing locations.Collaborating closely with SCM, R&D and cross-functional stakeholders to optimise inventory, working capital, and procurement responsiveness for scalable growth.
EDUCATION
EMPI Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business/Trade/Commerce
Kanpur University
B.Sc, Electronics
Council for Six Sigma Certification
Advanced Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, Lean Six Sigma
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
PGDSCM, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
SKILLS
ABOUT SANTOSH PANDEY
I am a Supply Chain and Procurement leader with 17+ years of experience across FMCG and manufacturing sectors. I specialise in transforming procurement from a transactional function into a strategic driver of cost efficiency, supplier collaboration, and operational resilience.At Tropolite (Head – Purchase), I am focused on strengthening supplier partnerships, improving procurement processes, and building resilient value chains that support sustainable growth. I have led initiatives that delivered cost savings, reduced lead times, and improved vendor performance across complex supply networks.My strengths are strategic sourcing, vendor relationship management, cross-functional leadership, and process optimisation. I am passionate about using data and digital tools to scale operations and create measurable business value.I am open to connecting with leaders and peers to share best practices in procurement and operations transformation.
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