PRIYANKA DAS
Procurement Category Management
Prague
Summary
Experienced professional with 12+ years of procurement experience in the Pharmaceutical, Consulting, and manufacturing industries. Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management. Seeking a rewarding position to lead in Strategic Sourcing and Category Management profile under direct or indirect categories (Including but not limited to Marketing & Sales, PSP, Clinical, IT, NTO & Corporate Services categories)
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional Category Manager- Agencies (Europe)
Novartis s.r.o. (Czech Republic)
1 2024 - Current
- Leading Marketing Agency category regionally with all strategic aspects within category across divisions in Novartis, Region Europe.
- Responsible for category management (~$80M under scope) in the area of Marketing Agencies (Consumer, Professional, and Digital Creative; Public Relations; Corporate and Medical Communications; Digital & Advertising Production) for all Divisions across Novartis. This ensures the delivery of measurable value through alignment of business requirements, strategic sourcing expertise, supplier market intelligence, financial productivity, and mitigation of risk. Additionally, it involves the development of Strategy, Governance, and constant improvement and innovation initiatives.
- Create, apply, complete, and review major contracts for category, and ensure that negotiated contracts are clearly communicated for the category area, and that they are consistently applied.
Procurement Manager: Middle East (UAE, KSA, Egypt)
Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
08.2017 - 01.2024
- As Country Procurement Manager in Novartis Middle East Cluster, ole involves planning and leading category initiatives and strategies for specific subcategories including Marketing Creative Agency, Media, PR, Patient Support Programs, Market research, Marketing promotional items, and Marketing Print, as well as Clinical category. This includes spearheading proactive sourcing projects, defining specifications, managing demand, and overseeing supplier performance and innovation activities specific to each subcategory.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules
- Managed team of procurement professionals, fostering collaboration and teamwork to achieve organizational goals.
Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Team Lead- Mumbai & Prague)
GEP Worldwide
02.2016 - 08.2017
- As Sourcing Lead at GEP, had managed strategic sourcing activities for client Bayer Corporation, based at Pennsylvania, United States
- Operationally was responsible for Stakeholder Engagement, Team Management, Opportunity Identification and Project Execution for Indirect spend categories (Marketing services, Logistics Capital, Facilities & Construction)
- On strategic level, involved in planning and driving activities related to e-Auctions, RFI/RFP/RFQ, and negotiation strategy for indirect spend categories.
Manager, Procurement
M-Junction Services Ltd (A TATA-SAIL Joint Venture)
07.2013 - 11.2015
- Managed procurement activities (both indigenous & import) for maintenance, repair and operational requirement of Tata Steel’s Jamshedpur works
- Direct Categories being handled were Fasteners, Valves, Gear Boxes, Hoses, Packing Material, Drawing items, Steel Wire Ropes and Hydraulics with annual buy value of approx. 90 Cr ($13.5 Million) and savings of approx.6% ($0.8 Million)
Jr. Manager, Purchase
Bhushan Steel Ltd.
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors or suppliers, ensuring cost-effective procurement of goods or services for consumable items (Fasteners, Bearings, Valves)
- Managed financial reports and budgets, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to upper management
Asst. Manager, Purchase
Rukmani Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd
12.2010 - 08.2011
- Conducted regular market research to identify trends and opportunities for cost reduction or product improvements
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating better pricing with suppliers and implementing strategic purchasing practices
- Monitored contract performance to ensure supplier adherence to terms and conditions while mitigating risks associated with supply disruptions
Education
Mechanical Engineering -
B.P.U.T
C.V.Raman Colleage 01.2003 - 01.2007
Skills
Negotiation Skills
Category Management & Category Strategy
Contract Management
Supplier Relationships & Supplier Performance
Budget Management
Project Management
Sourcing
Innovation
Business Planning
Biosimilar
Pharmaceutical Industry
Graduation year
2003-07
Mobile
+420774514295, +917858004317
Current location
Prague, Czech Republic
University
B.P.U.T
Accomplishments
Global Recognitions:
The Power of Co-Creation
Recognized for co-creating the strategy for creative agencies to deliver on business objectives and to serve as a productivity booster in 2022-23; Results achieved including 50% vendor reduction, 90 days payment term and productivity of $500k.
Digital Migration of Patient Support Program (PSP)
Recognized for the migration of existing oncology PSP to a digital platform in Middle East Cluster. The digital platform has meant greater reach into the available patient pool, a targeted approach for better program outcomes, and adherence and affordability to better support patients needs. In addition, achieved productivity of 5% for 2022-23
Timeline
Procurement Manager: Middle East (UAE, KSA, Egypt)
Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
08.2017 - 01.2024
Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Team Lead- Mumbai & Prague)
GEP Worldwide
02.2016 - 08.2017
Manager, Procurement
M-Junction Services Ltd (A TATA-SAIL Joint Venture)
07.2013 - 11.2015
Jr. Manager, Purchase
Bhushan Steel Ltd.
09.2011 - 06.2013
Asst. Manager, Purchase
Rukmani Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd
12.2010 - 08.2011
Mechanical Engineering -
B.P.U.T
01.2003 - 01.2007
Regional Category Manager- Agencies (Europe)
Novartis s.r.o. (Czech Republic)
1 2024 - Current
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