Syed I.
About Syed I.
Syed I. is the APAC Sourcing Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb in Melbourne, Australia, with over 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Syed I. serves as the APAC Sourcing Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In this role, he leads strategic sourcing and procurement activities for indirect categories, including for BMS and Celgene. His responsibilities encompass managing sourcing operations across multiple countries, including Australia, New Zealand, India, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.
Previous Experience at Sanofi
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Syed I. worked at Sanofi where he held two key roles. From 2015 to 2019, he served as the Senior Manager Sourcing. Prior to that, he was the Manager Sourcing from 2014 to 2015. During his tenure at Sanofi, he amassed significant experience in sourcing management within the pharmaceutical sector.
Educational Background
Syed I. completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Institute of Business Management. His advanced education has provided him with the foundational knowledge necessary for effective business and procurement management in his various professional roles.
Development of Sourcing Action Plan
Syed I. has developed a Sourcing Action Plan for the APAC region, specifically focusing on Commercial and Enabling Services categories. This initiative showcases his capability in strategic planning and execution within the sourcing and procurement fields.
Specialization and Expertise
With over eight years of experience, Syed I. specializes in supplier risk management and lean management within the procurement sector. His expertise is particularly focused on category management and procure-to-pay (P2P) operations in the pharmaceutical industry.