Ted Paranjothy
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Dynamic procurement leader with extensive experience at Roche, driving cost reduction strategies and optimizing supply chains. Proven track record in global category management, leveraging financial acumen and cross-functional team leadership to enhance supplier relationships and implement innovative category strategies, achieving significant process efficiencies and savings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Global Category Manager - Medical Devices
Roche
Mississauga, Ontario
01.2023 - Current
- Managed supplier onboarding process including due diligence activities such as background checks, financial reviews.
- Continuously monitored global markets for changes in currency exchange rates impacting price negotiations with overseas suppliers.
- Established risk management protocols to minimize exposure from supplier non-performance or disruption in supply chain operations.
- Maintained relationships with existing suppliers while actively seeking new sources of supply that can meet the organization's needs at the most competitive prices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements in the supply chain.
Global Category Manager - Medical Devices
Roche
Mississauga, Ontario
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Identified areas where automation could be used effectively resulting in improved process efficiency and cost savings across the organization.
- Developed and implemented global category strategies to drive cost savings, improve quality, and increase efficiencies.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with key suppliers by providing effective communication channels and problem resolution mechanisms.
- Achieved profit growth opportunities by analyzing data and identifying selection gaps.
- Established risk management protocols to minimize exposure from supplier non-performance or disruption in supply chain operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of goods or services in accordance with contractual agreements.
- Collaborated with suppliers to determine strategies for improving sales and profit.
Education
Master of Biotechnology (MBiotech) - Biotechnology
University of Toronto
Mississauga, Ontario06-2015
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba05-2012
Skills
- Global procurement
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Strategic sourcing
- Supply chain optimization
- Cost reduction strategies
- Supplier relationship management
- Category innovation
- Category planning
- Financial acumen
- Pricing strategies
- Category development
- Raw material spend
Timeline
Sr. Global Category Manager - Medical Devices
Roche
01.2023 - Current
Global Category Manager - Medical Devices
Roche
06.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Biotechnology (MBiotech) - Biotechnology
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Manitoba
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