Sneha Thakur
About Sneha Thakur
Sneha Thakur serves as the Global Director of Contract Manufacturing and Procurement Operations at Stepan Company, bringing over 12 years of experience in procurement roles within the chemical industry. Her previous positions include Senior Global Procurement Manager at Diversey and Sourcing Analyst at AkzoNobel.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Sneha Thakur serves as the Global Director of Contract Manufacturing and Procurement Operations at Stepan Company. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's procurement strategies and operations in the Greater Chicago Area. In this role, she manages global chemical categories and oversees procurement teams to execute complex and large-scale projects.
Previous Experience at Diversey
Before joining Stepan Company, Sneha Thakur worked at Diversey as a Senior Global Procurement Manager from 2013 to 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing global chemical categories for Diversey's plants and contract manufacturers, enhancing procurement processes and strategies.
Career Background in Procurement
Sneha Thakur has over 12 years of experience in procurement roles, primarily within the chemical industry. Her career includes positions at AkzoNobel as a Sourcing Analyst, Hitachi Plant Technologies as a Project Assistant, and APAC Sourcing Solutions Limited as an Assistant Manager. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of procurement in various organizational settings.
Educational Qualifications
Sneha Thakur holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management with a focus on Marketing and Finance from NIILM-Centre for Management Studies, completed from 2007 to 2009. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Delhi University between 2003 and 2006. Additionally, she obtained an Executive MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in 2021.