Vamsi Krishna Velaga
Melissa,TX
Summary
Accomplished Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Leader with expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, operational resilience and risk mitigation in regulated markets. Proven track record in category management, procurement, contract execution and business continuity planning to safeguard end-to-end supply chain operations. Successfully established and standardized supply chain processes in Greenfield projects at par with global best practices, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and scalability, which were approved by USFDA. Overseen sourcing from R&D through commercialization. Adept at developing risk assessment frameworks, disruption mitigation strategies and crisis management plans to ensure seamless global supply chain execution.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy General Manager – Global Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Resilience
Devansh Labwerks
07.2024 - Current
- Led category management for complex spend areas, defining sourcing strategies and supplier performance management
- Developed cost reduction initiatives, leveraging market research and benchmarking to drive competitive advantages
- Spearheaded supplier negotiations and contract execution for key spend categories, aligning with legal and compliance teams
- Led Executive Business Reviews with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring performance KPIs and risk mitigation
- Provided insights on contract law, terms, and risk mitigation, acting as a key liaison with legal teams
- Managed RFx lifecycle, including drafting RFPs, vendor evaluations, negotiation planning, and contract finalization
- Established annual cost savings targets in collaboration with finance and business partners, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives
- Implemented advanced supplier risk assessment strategies, improving procurement efficiency and compliance
- Developed data-driven demand planning methodologies to enhance supply chain forecasting accuracy
Deputy General Manager - Greenfield Project Leadership (USFDA Approved)
Casper Pharma (A unit of Advent International)
11.2020 - 07.2024
- Utilized e-Sourcing tools and analytics platforms (SAP, ERP) to optimize decision-making and reporting
- Led process optimization initiatives using continuous improvement tools (Pareto Charts, Flow Diagrams, Root Cause Analysis, etc.)
- Integrated business continuity planning and risk resilience into supply chain strategies, ensuring proactive mitigation of potential disruptions
- Developed and executed stress-testing initiatives, crisis simulations and training exercises for supply chain resilience
- Monitored emerging risks, supply chain disruptions and developed mitigation strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Established global-standard supply chain frameworks, aligning operational efficiencies with industry’s best practices
- Designed supplier logistics models to enhance material flow efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Senior Manager - Greenfield Project Leadership in Formulation Unit (USFDA Approved)
Cronus Pharma Specialties India Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 10.2020
- Led the project from R&D Pilot Stage to commercial stage manufacturing, collaborating with cross-functional teams on manufacturing and regulatory approvals
- Successfully managed raw material, packaging material, plant machinery procurement and supplier negotiations for two large-scale greenfield projects back-to-back
- Designed, implemented and standardized supply chain processes in alignment with international regulatory and operational benchmarks
- Pioneered logistics tracking systems to monitor supplier deliveries and production timelines effectively
Manager – P&SCM
Celon Labs
10.2012 - 07.2016
- Led strategic sourcing from R&D through commercialization, ensuring seamless regulatory compliance and global distribution readiness
- Optimized supplier contracts, procurement costs, and logistics efficiency, aligning with the best global practices
- Developed vendor compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to international quality standards
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Vels University
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
SRM College of Pharmacy
Executive Program in Operations and Supply Chain Management -
IIM
02.2025
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Category Management
- Business Continuity
- Risk Resilience
- RFx Execution
- Competitive Bid Analysis
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Performance Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Risk Mitigation
- Procurement
- Cost Optimization
- Market Research
- Benchmarking
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Analytics
- E-Sourcing Tools
- SAP ARIBA
- ERP
- Business Continuity Testing
- Incident Response
- Supply Chain Disruption Mitigation
- Crisis Management
- Inventory Control
- Demand Planning
- Supplier Risk Assessment
- Logistics Optimization
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Operations management
- Staff training and development
Key Achievements And Impact
- Led 40M+ category management initiatives, optimizing costs by 15% and supplier performance.
- Successfully managed two Greenfield projects, overseeing sourcing, procurement, and operational execution.
- Spearheaded business continuity strategies, ensuring risk mitigation and supply chain resilience for uninterrupted operations.
- Designed and implemented business impact analyses (BIA), supply chain disruption mitigation plans, and crisis response frameworks.
- Conducted business continuity tabletop exercises and scenario planning to prepare supply chain teams for potential risks.
- Established supply chain processes that meet global best practices, enhancing operational efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
- Implemented inventory control methodologies to reduce waste and improve procurement forecasting.
- Optimized supplier benchmarking processes to ensure cost-effective contract negotiations.
Technology And Systems Expertise
- SAP
- ERP
- E-Sourcing & Procurement Tools
- Business Intelligence & Market Research Platforms
Languages
English
Full Professional
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Timeline
Deputy General Manager – Global Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Resilience
Devansh Labwerks
07.2024 - Current
Deputy General Manager - Greenfield Project Leadership (USFDA Approved)
Casper Pharma (A unit of Advent International)
11.2020 - 07.2024
Senior Manager - Greenfield Project Leadership in Formulation Unit (USFDA Approved)
Cronus Pharma Specialties India Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 10.2020
Manager – P&SCM
Celon Labs
10.2012 - 07.2016
Executive Program in Operations and Supply Chain Management -
IIM
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Vels University
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
SRM College of Pharmacy
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