Tejas Patel

About Tejas Patel

Strategic Procurement Leader with over 14+ years of experience orchestrating complex global supply chains within the Pharmaceutical and FMCG sectors. My career is defined by a simple philosophy: Procurement is not just a cost Centre—it is a value engine that drives innovation, resilience, and Operational Excellence.Currently, as a Senior Manager at Procter & Gamble, I am leading a ~$100 Million global commodity and raw material portfolio, supporting critical markets in North and Latin America. My role goes beyond traditional sourcing; I managed the commercial strategy for 30 Contract Manufacturing sites across the Asia, Middle East, & Africa (AMA) region, ensuring that our supply network is agile enough to meet shifting consumer demands while maintaining rigorous quality standards. I pride myself on bridging the gap between operational execution and strategic vision. One of my proudest career milestones was receiving the Global CEO Award (awarded to the top 5% of the global workforce) for leading a breakthrough product innovation. Key areas of expertises- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management - Procurement - Contract Manufacturing, Raw Material, Commodity Raw Material- Business Development & Licensing- Innovation Sourcing - Contract Manufacturing Governance- Compliance & Stewardship- Cross Functional Leadership

Experience

1. Senior Purchasing Manager

   Procter & Gamble

   Jan 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Global Portfolio Strategy: Direct strategic sourcing for ~$100 Million global portfolio (NA/LA markets), driving lifecycle management and commercial value.Regional Leadership: Lead & Manage Sourcing Team -~200 Raw Materials & Excipients across a 100+ supplier base, ensuring supply security.Strategic Consolidation: Executed a high-impact vendor consolidation strategy to maximize supply chain resiliency and deliver sustainable cost savings.Supplier Ecosystem: Orchestrated four strategic \"Supplier Integration & Innovation\" summits (Singapore & India) to align external capabilities with internal business goals.

Education

• Government Law College, Mumbai University

  Diploma in IPR

  2014 — 2015

• K L E College of Pharmacy

  Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)

  2002 — 2006

• Welingkar College, Mumbai University

  Diploma in Management Study

  2010 — 2012

• Kisan Madhymik Vidhalaya, Lunawada

  HSC

  1995 — 2002

• ICRI, Mumbai ,Cranfield University UK

  Master of Science (M.Sc.)

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• New Business Development
• Ich-Gcp
• Pharmaceutics
• Gcp
• Good Clinical Practice (Gcp)
• Sales
• Project Management
• Pharmaceutical Product Sourcing
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Supply Chain
• Business Development
• Market Research
• Production Planning
• Procurement
• Contract Manufacturing
• Product Development
• Clinical Monitoring
• Pharmacovigilance
• Gmp