Tushar Kurne

About Tushar Kurne

I am Tushar D. Kurne, a results-driven Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Executive with over 16 years of diversified experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in RM/PM and Finished Formulation procurement. My expertise lies in leading enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives, commercial strategy, and supplier governance in complex environments. I am currently pursuing an MBA in Operations Management, which complements my extensive background in procurement and supply chain management.Throughout my career, I have been recognized as a champion of business-focused transformation, driving procurement maturity through digitalization and data-driven decision-making. I excel in orchestrating cross-functional collaborations to enable accelerated new product launches and align procurement strategies with corporate growth objectives. My passion for optimizing costs while ensuring quality and compliance has allowed me to build high-performance supply ecosystems that enhance supply assurance and competitiveness.

Experience

1. General Manager

   Coral Laboratories Ltd

   Sep 2024 — Present

   Strategic Procurement Leadership: Led end-to-end procurement of RM/PM/Finished Formulations through structured sourcing, robust planning, and strong commercial governance to support business outcomes.Forecasting & Production Alignment: Ensured seamless integration of monthly/quarterly forecasts with SCM, enabling uninterrupted production cycles and proactive supply assurance.Vendor Capability & Development: Strengthened vendor ecosystems by conducting technical capability checks, onboarding new suppliers, and mitigating supply chain risks through alternate sourcing.Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization: Drove strategic rate discussions, SLA finalization, and commercial negotiations to unlock cost efficiencies while maintaining quality and compliance.

Education

• D P U

  Master of Business Administration, Operations Management and Supervision

• Mumbai University

  Master's Degree, Pharmacy

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  Certifications , Material Managements

• Asian International University

  B.Sc., Management Science

• Shivneri Institute of Pharmacy

  Diploma In Pharmacy , Pharmacy

• DY Patil University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

• MUMBAI 27 LTD.

  Regulatory Affairs, Formulation

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  Master's Degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• Asian International University

  Bachelor of Science

Skills

• Supply Chain Management