Dhruv Chachra
About Dhruv Chachra
Dhruv Chachra is a Strategic Sourcing Senior Specialist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Tampa, Florida, with extensive experience in procurement and sourcing roles within the company. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management and Marketing Sciences from Rutgers Business School.
Title and Current Position
Dhruv Chachra is a Strategic Sourcing Senior Specialist at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Tampa, Florida, United States, Dhruv now occupies a key role in the strategic sourcing team within this globally recognized biopharmaceutical company.
Career at Bristol Myers Squibb
Dhruv Chachra has built a significant portion of his career at Bristol Myers Squibb. He transitioned through multiple roles, starting as a Global Procurement, Sourcing Excellence, R&D Co-op in 2018, then becoming a Global Procurement Buyer - Enabling Services (Contract) in New Brunswick, New Jersey. From there, Dhruv held positions as a Strategic Sourcing Analyst and Strategic Sourcing Associate in Tampa, Florida, before advancing to his current role as Strategic Sourcing Senior Specialist.
Professional Background
Before his tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Dhruv Chachra worked in different capacities that contributed to his expertise in procurement and strategic sourcing. In 2018, he was a Procurement BPI Intern at Benjamin Moore & Co. Earlier, he spent several years with Somerset County YMCA, where he served as an Afterschool and Camp Counselor and later as an Assistant Camp Director.
Educational Background
Dhruv Chachra graduated from Rutgers Business School with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Supply Chain Management and Marketing Sciences. He also attended the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he studied Chemical Engineering as a freshman. His educational journey began at Hillsborough High School, where he earned his high school diploma.
Expertise in R&D and Procurement
Dhruv Chachra supports various R&D categories at Bristol Myers Squibb, including Clinical Technologies, Patient Recruitment, and Patient Engagement and Outreach. His experience includes using sourcing software tools and enhancing team cohesiveness, enabling effective procurement processes and strategic sourcing operations.