Veeresh Kotagi

About Veeresh Kotagi

With a proven track record of over 12 years Experience in Mould Management, Development, Validation, Qualification, and Rigids Packaging Development and Cost module for Mould and Rigid Procurement across FMCG, Cosmetics, Baby Care, Personal Care & Pharma sectors.My expertise in managing Mould Development Projects, Commissioning and Procurement of Injection moulds, and driving sustainable packaging.Concepts aligns well with the requirements of the position. In my current role as a Project Manager across all industry I have successfully managed the Mould Development projects category like, Baby Care, Personal Care, and Pharma Products, Achieving significant cost savings and spearheading sustainable packaging initiatives resulting in a 55% reduction in plastic usage, Capex avoidance of 22% of original Mould costs.My ability to lead cross-functional teams, Like Supply chain, Procurement, E- Sourcing, Packaging and Innovation R&D, with managing vendor relationships, and drive Technical validation, Negotiations tests make me a strong fit for Mould development & Mould Management roles

Experience

1. Global Assistant Procurement Manager Injection Moulds & Rigids

   Unilever

   Aug 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Part of Global Moulds Procurement & Supply chain team, working on the global strategy of Unilever moulds (for Injection and Blow molding, PET Moulding packaging) across all All Catagory and BG\'sAccountable for new innovation moulds, mould health program and capacity unlocks in collaboration with different BGs, BUs and Rigids regional managers and Global clustersWork together with R&D and Engineering to agree the new mould invesment strategy for all key innovation programs globally running RFQs and achieving aligned recommendations of Vendors and New Technology RFQ process management- Float RFQs, secure offers, complete technical and commercial bid analysis (incl. R&D and Rigids Pack Procurement team as applicable), conduct negotiations to conclude deals (familiarity with e-tenders preferred), align business award recommendation with key stakeholders and award business.Handle Forster proper supplier relationship management program, including partnership growth charters with existing and new mould makers and Rigid suppliers Drive mould makers to adopt latest technologies to deliver best in class cycle timesSupport global and/or regional negotiations for Bottles and Caps with regards to mould specifications and machine requirementsIdentify and develop suppliers and new origins to deliver business growth and innovation prioritiesCommunicate and execute the supply strategies and maintain connections with key Business Units and Business GroupsExecute mould contract negotiations, leveraging the business and digital tools for support as needed.Support packaging value improvement programs such as product logic savings projects, alternative supplier approvals, and alternate material approvalsSupport in the establishment of successful Ways of Working (WoW) for Mould Lifecycle Management across Procurement, R&D and SC

Education

• University of Mysore

  B.Tech Mechanical

  2014 — 2017

• NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation)

  Diploma Tool & Die making

  2010 — 2013