ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

B.Sc. (Ag), Agriculture: Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur

MBA, Agricultural Business and Management: National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)

PROFILE SUMMARY

A senior procurement and supply chain leader with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, commodity procurement, supplier management, and sustainable supply chain transformation across the FMCG, retail, and agribusiness sectors. He has led large-scale procurement portfolios with organizations such as Nestlé, ITC, and More Retail, managing high-value spend across agricultural commodities, food ingredients, fresh produce, and packaging. His expertise includes procurement strategy, supplier relationship management, sustainability initiatives, cost optimization, and cross-functional stakeholder collaboration. With a strong track record of driving procurement excellence, operational efficiency, and responsible sourcing, he advises organizations on building resilient, scalable, and value-driven procurement functions.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Nestlé
Head of Procurement - Commodities December 2023 - August 2025- Oversaw pan-India procurement operations with a spend of 375 million CHF across various commodities.- Drove sustainability initiatives while managing procurement for Cereals, Oils & Fats, Coffee & Chicory, Cocoa and extracts & derivatives.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams globally and within market to enhance procurement strategies and optimize supply chain efficiency.
Senior Procurement Manager March 2023 - December 2023- Managed pan India procurement of wheat, rice, starch, gluten, and derivatives for all Nestlé factories.- Executed sustainability initiatives focused on GHG emission reductions and ethical sourcing practices.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance procurement strategies and drive operational efficiency.

More Retail Private Limited
AVP and Head of Procurement - Commodities & Fresh October 2021 - March 2023- Head of procurement for pan India requirement of cereals, pulses, edible oils, spices & condiments, sugar, extracts, derivatives, fruits, vegetables, dairy and non veg categories.

ITC Limited
Business Head September 2020 - October 2021- Led the B2B sales strategy for Bulk Staples and Industrial Flour, ensuring P&L accountability.- Spearheaded procurement (RM, PM, services) and supply chain management for a diverse range of commodities across India.- Ensured quality management throughout the supply chain to maintain product excellence.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize sales processes and enhance customer satisfaction.Manager- Commodities April 2016 - September 2020- Brand development in commodities.
Business Development Manager October 2012 - August 2016- Handling operations in UP, Bihar WB and Gujrat
Marketing Manager January 2012 - November 2012- S&M of Choupal Sagars and rural marketing in UP
Area Manager July 2010 - December 2011- Looking after operations of eastern and central UP.Profile includes OGP procurement, FMCG and agri input marketing and distribution and providing financial services to farmers.