Saswat kumar Sahoo
@saswatkumarsahoo
I lead packaging procurement across multi-plant operations, delivering savings, supply continuity, and inventory control.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Borosil Limited, I own end-to-end packaging procurement across four plants and 3,000+ SKUs, managing annual purchases of Rs. 70–80 Cr. I negotiate sourcing and rates for corrugated boxes, Thermocol, mono cartons, labels, and printed components, delivering Rs. 2.5 Cr in FY25–26 cost savings.
Previously at Baxter Pharmaceutical and York Print, I improved packaging supply-chain efficiency, reduced costs and excess inventory, and managed vendor development, artwork systems, quality, audits, and SAP-based reporting. I work closely with production, QA, design, and warehouse teams to keep packaging supply reliable and compliant.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Manager, Packaging Procurement
Borosil Limited
Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Own end-to-end packaging material procurement across 4 plants, managing annual purchase value of Rs. 70-80 Cr and 3,000+ SKUs. Led strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations achieving Rs. 2.5 Cr cost savings in FY25-26.
Managed procurement of secondary and tertiary packaging materials for injectable products, ensuring regulatory compliance. Led vendor negotiations and optimized supply chain processes, reducing costs by 25% and improving efficiency by 15%.
Sr. Procurement Executive
York Print Pvt. Ltd
Jun 2022 - May 2023 (11 months)
Managed monthly procurement worth Rs. 1 Cr for FBB, GB, and WB boards, achieving cost savings through strategic sourcing. Reduced inventory levels by 20% and improved order forecasting accuracy to minimize stockouts.
Procurement & SCM Intern
Reliance Retail
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 (5 months)
Supported end-to-end sourcing and procurement of packing materials for FMCG food products. Created POs, SOs, and indents through SAP and conducted cost comparisons and vendor benchmarking.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indian Institute of Packaging
Post Graduate Diploma in Packaging, Packaging Technology
Post Graduate Diploma in Packaging Technology from the Indian Institute of Packaging, Mumbai, completed in 2022.
College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
Bachelor of Technology, Agricultural Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering from the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar, completed in 2020.
Bhadrak Junior College
Intermediate, Science
Intermediate in Science from Bhadrak Junior College, Bhadrak, completed in 2015.
BCAS
Foundation Course, Packaging & Sustainability
Foundation Course on Innovative Packaging & Sustainability from BCAS.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Salary expectations
Skills
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