Naina Patel
About Naina Patel
Naina Patel is the Head of Procurement Category Management at MassMutual, with extensive experience in supply chain and strategic sourcing across various industries.
Current Role at MassMutual
Naina Patel is currently serving as the Head of Procurement Category Management at MassMutual. Operating remotely, she leads the procurement efforts and ensures the strategic sourcing and supply chain management align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at MassMutual
From 2020 to 2023, Naina Patel worked at MassMutual as the Head of Supplier Relationship Management in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. During this time, she was responsible for managing relationships with suppliers and optimizing procurement processes.
Vyaire Medical Experience
Naina Patel held the role of Senior Director of Global Strategic Sourcing at Vyaire Medical from 2018 to 2020. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, she oversaw supply chain and manufacturing strategy, contributing to efficient operations and procurement practices.
Background in Global Strategic Sourcing
Naina Patel's extensive background includes her tenure at Patheon from 2015 to 2018 as the Senior Director/VP of Global Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Strategy in the Greater Boston Area. She also worked at Hospira, a Pfizer Company, from 2011 to 2015 as the Head of Supply Chain and Manufacturing Strategy, where she developed comprehensive supply chain strategies.
Educational Background
Naina Patel graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing (1991-1995). She furthered her education with an MBA in Marketing Communication from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
Naina Patel is proficient in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Her expertise includes cross-functional team leadership, P&L management, and risk management. She also has a significant history of working in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.