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I am an adaptable leader with 20+ years of experience in procurement and packaging materials at Cipla Limited, a leading global pharmaceutical company. I specialize in packaging materials including aluminum, paperboard, polymers, glass, and respiratory division packaging, and have a proven track record in developing category plans, driving cost reductions, and delivering revenue targets.\n\nI excel at building high-performing teams, optimizing supplier relationships, enabling cross-functional collaboration, and implementing vendor scorecards and e-bidding to strengthen the supply chain while ensuring compliance and quality.…I am an adaptable leader with 20+ years of experience in procurement and packaging materials at Cipla Limited, a leading global pharmaceutical company. I specialize in packaging materials including aluminum, paperboard, polymers, glass, and respiratory division packaging, and have a proven track record in developing category plans, driving cost reductions, and delivering revenue targets.\n\nI excel at building high-performing teams, optimizing supplier relationships, enabling cross-functional collaboration, and implementing vendor scorecards and e-bidding to strengthen the supply chain while ensuring compliance and quality.

Jennifer D’SA

Project Manager, Production Manager, Designer, +2

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I am an adaptable leader with 20+ years of experience in procurement and packaging materials at Cipla Limited, a leading global pharmaceutical company. I specialize in packaging materials including aluminum, paperboard, polymers, glass, and respiratory division packaging, and have a proven track record in developing category plans, driving cost reductions, and delivering revenue targets.\n\nI excel at building high-performing teams, optimizing supplier relationships, enabling cross-functional collaboration, and implementing vendor scorecards and e-bidding to strengthen the supply chain while ensuring compliance and quality.…I am an adaptable leader with 20+ years of experience in procurement and packaging materials at Cipla Limited, a leading global pharmaceutical company. I specialize in packaging materials including aluminum, paperboard, polymers, glass, and respiratory division packaging, and have a proven track record in developing category plans, driving cost reductions, and delivering revenue targets.\n\nI excel at building high-performing teams, optimizing supplier relationships, enabling cross-functional collaboration, and implementing vendor scorecards and e-bidding to strengthen the supply chain while ensuring compliance and quality.

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I am an adaptable leader with 20+ years of experience in procurement and packaging materials at Cipla Limited, a leading global pharmaceutical company. I specialize in packaging materials including aluminum, paperboard, polymers, glass, and respiratory division packaging, and have a proven track record in developing category plans, driving cost reductions, and delivering revenue targets.\n\nI excel at building high-performing teams, optimizing supplier relationships, enabling cross-functional collaboration, and implementing vendor scorecards and e-bidding to strengthen the supply chain while ensuring compliance and quality.

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Work Experience

Associate Director at Cipla Limited

August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Led Packing Materials Category Management, overseeing strategic procurement for paperboard, polymers, aluminum, and glass divisions. Developed annual business plans aligned to cost reduction and revenue targets; initiated capacity building and training for internal teams; supervised end-to-end procurement cycles and OTIF delivery. Executed New Vendor Set-up Initiatives, e-bidding (Ariba), and Supplier Relationship Management with Vendor Score Cards. Built a high-performing team, advanced alternate vendor development, and ensured procurement contracts complied with regulatory and quality standards across regions.

Senior Manager at Cipla Limited

October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017

Team Lead for Aluminum and Respiratory packaging materials; managed end-to-end procurement, pricing approvals, and supplier compliance. Led negotiations via e-bidding and established pricing strategies to improve product margins. Coordinated order placement, supply-demand alignment, and material replenishment. Implemented cleansheet costing, market indices, hedging, and volume discounts; drove global sourcing, vendor evaluation, and capacity planning with vendors; monitored supplier scorecards and ensured timely material availability.

Officer at Cipla Limited

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Implemented regional procurement strategies, built long-term vendor relationships, and negotiated pricing to reduce costs. Finalized rates for packing materials, ensured timely delivery, conducted vendor audits, and maintained regulatory compliance. Led capacity planning and ensured material availability through continuous follow-up and cross-functional coordination.

Trainee at Cipla Limited

November 1, 1999 - November 1, 1999

Processed procurement transactions and assisted in Purchase Order preparation. Evaluated products and services, negotiated with vendors, and ensured timely delivery. Created and assigned codes to packaging materials, built supplier relationships, negotiated contracts, and ensured adherence to quality standards and CAPA processes.