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Amitabh Kumar

@amitabhkumar3

Global supply chain leader at VVF Group, transforming procurement and supply chain operations into a centralized, science-driven value engine.

India

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At VVF Group, I’m leading a group-wide transformation of global supply chain operations, shifting from decentralized execution to a centralized, science-driven value model. I’ve established unified governance and centers of excellence across strategic sourcing, commodity risk, planning, logistics optimization, and analytics.

At IFFCO, I led global procurement of raw and packaging materials across businesses and geographies. I streamlined sourcing strategies and supplier frameworks, delivering sustained cost savings on multi-year contracts while strengthening supply resilience.

I also established a centralized Market Intelligence and Commodity Risk Management desk at IFFCO, using statistical models, scenario forecasting, and hedging strategies to support sourcing decisions and protect EBITDA. ERP and process transformations across SAP and Oracle integrated procurement, pricing, hedging, accruals, and financial close processes.

Earlier, I built commodity risk and forecasting capabilities at DABUR INDIA LTD and advised food and agriculture clients at CLAIRVOYANCE Consulting on sourcing, hedging, and risk management. Across these roles, I’ve focused on turning market intelligence and structured procurement into stronger cost, cash, and supply outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Vice President – Global Supply Chain

Current

VVF Group

Dec 2025 - Present (10 months)

Led group-wide end-to-end transformation of global supply chain across procurement, planning, manufacturing interface, logistics, analytics, and risk management. Established unified governance, restructured organization, and implemented commodity risk frameworks and digital enablement initiatives.

Procurement Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing Commodity Risk Management Logistics Optimization Analytics Integrated Business Planning Digital Transformation Leadership

Head Procurement, Strategy & Market Intelligence

IFFCO

Nov 2017 - Nov 2025 (8 years)

Led end-to-end global procurement of raw and packaging materials across all IFFCO businesses, managing annual direct spend of ~USD 2.5B. Drove strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and operational execution across multiple regions, delivering sustained cost savings and supply chain resilience.

Strategic Sourcing Commodity Risk Management Hedging Futures Options Swaps ERP SAP Oracle Market Intelligence Negotiation Vendor Management Cost Savings Supply Chain

Manager Procurement & Knowledge Center

IFFCO

Jan 2012 - Nov 2017 (5 years 10 months)

Transformed global procurement strategy by establishing strategic supplier partnerships, improving credit terms, and leveraging scale efficiencies, delivering 8% annual cost savings and 25% improvement in on-time delivery. Built and led a centralized Procurement Knowledge Center, institutionalizing commodity intelligence and supplier insights.

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supplier Management Commodity Forecasting Risk Management Negotiation Data Analysis Governance SOPs

Procurement Consultant

CLAIRVOYANCE Consulting

Feb 2011 - Jan 2012 (11 months)

Delivered performance-linked consulting engagements in strategic sourcing, commodity analytics, hedging, and risk management across food and agri-commodities, generating up to 20% MTM savings for clients. Led end-to-end commodity procurement transformations and designed MTM and scenario-based risk models.

Strategic Sourcing Commodity Analysis Hedging Risk Management MTM Scenario Modeling Supplier evaluation Negotiation Procurement SOPs KPI Frameworks

Senior Procurement Analyst

Dabur India Ltd

Aug 2005 - Feb 2011 (5 years 6 months)

Built and led a centralized Commodities Risk Management Desk, establishing quantitative and qualitative analysis frameworks to monitor price, supply, and financial exposure. Developed MTM exposure models, scenario analyses, and executive dashboards to support risk-adjusted sourcing and hedging decisions.