Sushanta Bihari

About Sushanta Bihari

Global Sourcing & Development: Leading global sourcing and supplier development initiatives across 35 countries, driving alignment with international quality and compliance standards for both new and existing products.Raw Material Management: Proven expertise in managing direct raw materials across multiple industries — Paints & Coatings, Inks, Polymers, Additives, Rubber, and Agrochemicals — covering solvents, resins, additives, and pigments.Supplier Management: Conducting in-depth supplier audits, improving Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), and executing cost-optimized negotiations to strengthen supplier partnerships and profitability.Budgeting & Reporting: Overseeing the annual raw material budget, analyzing spend performance, and generating strategic procurement and performance reports for business leadership.Quality & Process Control: Guiding suppliers to meet process discipline and quality standards, ensuring product consistency, traceability, and regulatory compliance.Risk Mitigation: Developing and implementing single-source risk mitigation strategies through alternate product and supplier development, supported by ABC analysis and strategic sourcing principles.

Experience

1. Regional Manager Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

   DKSH

   Sep 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Experienced and results-driven procurement leader with over 18 years of expertise in strategic sourcing within the chemical industry. Specialized in the procurement of solvents, pigments, resins, additives, packaging materials, and specialty chemicals for a wide range of applications including inks, paints & coatings, polymers, and agrochemicals.Demonstrated success in managing multimillion-dollar procurement portfolios and executing global sourcing strategies that drive cost efficiency, ensure supply continuity, and maintain regulatory compliance. Skilled in developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans, onboarding and nurturing reliable suppliers, and achieving consistent year-over-year cost savings.Expert in supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with quality, R&D, and production teams. Proficient in SAP, Excel, and Power BI, with a strong focus on process optimization, data-driven decision-making, and creating measurable value through procurement excellence.

Education

• Bsc - Utkal university

  Chemistry

  1997 — 2000

Skills

• Management
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Team Management
• Procurement
• Supply Chain Management