Sumit Sood
About Sumit Sood
Sumit Sood is the Senior Manager of Business Partnering and Strategy at Bristol Myers Squibb in Melbourne, Australia, with over 14 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical, Automobile, and Transport industries.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Sumit Sood is currently serving as the Senior Manager, Business Partnering and Strategy at Bristol Myers Squibb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In this role, he manages procurement categories including warehousing & logistics, IT, Real Estate, HR & Contingent Labor, Facilities Management, Professional Services, Marketing Services, and Business Analytics. His strategic insight drives critical business initiatives in these areas.
Previous Role at Metro Trains Melbourne
From 2014 to 2020, Sumit Sood worked as the Technology Sourcing Manager at Metro Trains Melbourne. During his six-year tenure, he played a pivotal role in implementing the SAP Ariba P2P solution. His leadership helped the organization achieve CIPS Advanced Corporate Certifications including the Gold Standard in 2018 and the Silver Standard in 2016. His responsibilities included driving procurement transformation programs and technology sourcing projects.
Educational Background
Sumit Sood holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Melbourne Business School, completed in 2014. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, completed in 2007. This educational foundation provided him with comprehensive expertise in both business administration and mechanical engineering.
Early Career at Ashok Leyland
Between 2007 and 2012, Sumit Sood worked as a Marketing Manager at Ashok Leyland in the Chandigarh Area, India. Over these five years, he gained valuable experience in the automobile industry, which has contributed to his diverse professional background. His work in marketing helped build a solid foundation that would later support his roles in procurement and strategic management.
Professional Experience
Sumit Sood brings over 14 years of experience across the Pharmaceutical, Automobile, and Transport industries. His diverse procurement background includes leading and implementing Procurement Transformation Programs and Technology Sourcing projects. His career is characterized by strong leadership and strategic management skills in various complex business environments.