Vinal Punjabi
Career Transition- Relocation to United States @Self / Career Development
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WORK HISTORY
Career Transition- Relocation to United States @Self / Career Development
Relocated from India to Manteca, California following acquisition of U.S. Permanent Residency. Dedicated this period to deepening knowledge of U.S. healthcare and medical device contracting environments, and actively pursuing contract management roles within the American healthcare and distribution sectors.
Senior Executive → Assistant Manager → Manager- Contract & Vendor Management @Sahajanand Medical Technologies
Surat, Gujarat, India
Earned four progressive promotions over 8 years at a leading medical device manufacturer. Managed 120+ vendor chargeback contracts and customer attachments annually with full lifecycle ownership. - Maintained vendor chargeback contracts & customer attachment data, ensuring accuracy within defined compliance guidelines. - Analyzed chargeback cost changes from manufacturer partners cross functionally with Sourcing & Portfolio teams to assess financial impact and align on a go-forward plan. - Performed validation & testing to confirm accuracy of information created, keeping contract data within defined compliance thresholds. - Maintained centralized contract tracking database covering vendor correspondence, pricing history & competitor benchmarking. - Collaborated with legal counsel on contract terms, risk mitigation & compliance resolution. - Worked cross functionally across Sourcing, Portfolio, Sales, Legal, Finance & Supply Chain on projects of moderate scope and complexity. - Translated complex chargeback cost data into clear, decision-ready insights for senior leadership. - Served as primary contract liaison for U.S.-based partners: Cordis Corporation, Penumbra Inc. & Vascular Innovations. - Leveraged current data & system processes to redesign workflows, cutting turnaround time by 30%. - Maintained 100% audit-ready documentation with zero findings across all audits throughout tenure. - Trained & mentored 50+ staff on contract procedures & compliance standards. Key Achievements: ✓ 100% compliance & zero audit failures throughout 8-year tenure. ✓ 30% reduction in processing time via SOP optimization. ✓ 15% revenue increase through strategic contract & vendor management. ✓ 50+ staff trained on contract & compliance procedures. Tools: MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Data Validation), Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, Contract Tracking Databases
Account Manager @Nilkanth Diamond Processing Pvt. Ltd.
Surat
Managed 15+ high-value B2B client accounts, retaining key relationships through proactive contract renewal management and responsive service coordination. - Maintained accurate contract and service documentation across all accounts - Partnered with Sales, Marketing & Operations to resolve client issues and deliver consistent service outcomes - Identified revenue growth opportunities through strategic account analysis and performance monitoring
EDUCATION
S. R. Luthra Institute of Management (SFI) Second Shift -SURAT. 805
Master of Business Administration - MBA · Accounting and Finance
B. R. C. M. College of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA · Business Administration and Management, General
SKILLS
ABOUT VINAL PUNJABI
I'm a Contract and Vendor Management professional with 8+ years of progressive experience in the medical device and healthcare sector- built on a foundation of precision, integrity, and accountability that directly supports patient care. Throughout my career at Sahajanand Medical Technologies, I managed 120+ vendor and customer contracts annually- maintaining chargeback contract data, analyzing vendor cost changes from manufacturer partners, ensuring compliance with defined regulatory guidelines, and delivering actionable insights to Sourcing, Finance, Legal, and Sales teams. I collaborated directly on contract reviews, pricing alignments, and regulatory correspondence with U.S.-based partners including Cordis Corporation, Penumbra Inc., and Vascular Innovations- giving me firsthand exposure to U.S. contract standards and business practices. I bring measurable results: ✓ 100% contract compliance & zero audit failures across 120+ agreements annually.✓ 30% reduction in contract processing time through SOP optimization.✓ 15% increase in annual revenue through strategic vendor & contract management.✓ 50+ staff trained on contract procedures & compliance standards.✓ Direct collaboration with U.S.-based medical partners: Cordis Corporation, Penumbra Inc. & Vascular Innovations. Now based in Manteca, California as a U.S. Permanent Resident, I am fully authorized to work in the U.S. and actively pursuing roles in Contract Administration, Contract Analysis, or Vendor Management- open to remote and hybrid opportunities. Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data validation), contract tracking databases, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and SOP-driven documentation frameworks.Let's connect if you're hiring a contract professional who delivers precision, compliance, and results.
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