The future of procurement and supply chain optimization

The CIPS India Branch are delighted to invite you to our first in-person event where our experienced guest speakers will share innovative ideas, knowledge, learning in Procurement & Supply Chain, including risk, digital transformation, Blockchain and manufacturing.

Topics of discussion will include:

• Implementation practices of green sustainable procurement strategies
• Risk evaluation procedures in supply chains
  
• Global supply chain strategies in manufacturing
  
• Digital transformation in supply chain for service industries
  
• Customer-centric supply chains in service industries
  
• Blockchain technology in supply chains
  

Please note this event is in person and is in IST time.

If you have any queries please contact branchevents@cips.org

EVENT VENUE:

Hotel Sahara Star, Chhatrapati Shivaji International, 70C, Nehru Rd, Navpada, Airport Area, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400047, India

A buffet lunch, teas and coffees will be provided.  

EVENT SPEAKERS 

Rajeev Kadam

VP - Operations & Project, Total Energies Marketing Pvt Ltd

Rajeev is an experienced professional in Operations and Supply Chain Management with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry, Petroleum, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Oil & Gas, and Offshore Drilling.

Strong operational professional with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Supply Chain Management.

Ashish Tripathi 

Head of Purchase & Logistics, TORM

Ashish enables fleet's worldwide operations through strategic project planning and innovative procurement solutions. Leading with a digital-first approach, he has championed the integration of advanced technologies to streamline processes and enhance decision-making.  His commitment to digitalization has been pivotal in maintaining TORM's stature as a leader in the Product Tanker industry.

His dedication to the continuous improvement of the supply chain systems reflects in the safe and cost-effective delivery of goods & services, underscoring my mission to generate sustainable value for all stakeholders and above all keep our crew safe.

Bikas Pal    

Senior Manager in Supply Chain Management, Tata Communications Ltd

17+ years of experience in procurement, specializing in Indirect Procurement. A Certified Procurement Professional, excels in managing global projects and leading multinational teams, located in various geographies

Umesh Mitbawkar 

Head of Procurement, HDFC Life

Umesh is a highly skilled Senior leader & procurement professional with over 27 years of rich experience in leading and transforming Procurement functions for large complex organizations.

Umesh has worked for worked across multiple industries like Manufacturing, Distribution, IT/ITES, BFSI etc in large organizations such as Godrej, HSBC, Symantec-Veritas, Atos Origin and currently leading the procurement at HDFC Life.

Umesh has a proven ability to educate, coach, train and mentor procurement, supply chain management, and cross-functional team members leading to streamlining sourcing processes, raising sub ordinates’ professional levels.  He is a vivid reader who loves dancing as well as meditation.

Dr. Aditya Verma

VP Global Procurement, Dorf Ketal Chemicals Ltd 

A global leader in innovating and manufacturing speciality chemicals for various industrial applications. With over 30+ years of experience in procurement, operations, and supply chain management, Dr Aditya has a proven track record of delivering value to the organization and its customers through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and developing team to deliver sustainable results for the business & organization.

Ajay Singh

Vice President Supply Chain Management, Hindustan Platinum

Distinguished Supply Chain Transformational Business Leader with an impressive track record spanning over 30 years. Throughout his career, Ajay has exhibited prowess in Developing, Structuring, Operating and delivering multi-functional tactical and strategic assignments predominantly in Supply Chain Management.

Suresh Keshavan, MCIPS Chartered

CIPS India Branch Chair, Contracts & Procurement leader & Consultant, Antonoil Services DMCC

Suresh is a pragmatic, laser-focused global supply chain and business transformation leader who transforms the capacities of people, processes, and systems to create efficiencies, boost profitability, and provide competitive advantage. An influential and forward-thinking leader who creates collaboration among the key decision makers to achieve organizational buy-in empowers high performance teams, builds the trust of the executive management, and is constantly at the forefront of company innovations.

Possess a love for leading large diversified cultural and complex teams to excellence and possess a strong understanding of how to do it. Worked in Middle East Asia, South East Asia, India & Europe.

Suresh serves as the Chair of CIPS India Branch and holds the position of Global Ambassador for the Sustainable Procurement Pledge.

Senthil Arasu

Assistant Vice President, HDFC Life 

Senthil Arasu isa successful Procurement leader with rich experience in Strategic sourcing, Supplier performance Management, Cost management & Techno-commercial negotiations with a proven track record for various Indirect sourcing categories.

Senthil has Solid leadership, analytical skills and decision-making skills.

Senthil is a Mechanical Engineer, MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Strategic Management Course from IIM Lucknow and further specialization in Procurement and completed.

He is also a Vice Chairman for CIPS India Branch. He is a cricketer and played for Tamil Nadu and University.