Samir Godambe
About Samir Godambe
Samir Godambe is the Head of Procurement at Zepto, having previously served as Senior Director of Technology Procurement at Flipkart for seven years. He has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a career spanning over two decades across various companies in India and South Africa.
Current Role at Zepto
Samir Godambe serves as the Head of Procurement at Zepto, a position he has held since 2023. He operates on-site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and processes to support the company's operational needs.
Previous Experience at Flipkart
Prior to joining Zepto, Samir worked at Flipkart as Senior Director of Technology Procurement from 2016 to 2023. During his tenure in Bangalore, he played a significant role in procuring technology for the establishment of three data centers and the deployment of public cloud solutions on platforms such as Google and Azure. He also contributed to building a robust security infrastructure to protect digital assets and focused on sustainable packaging initiatives.
Career Background
Samir Godambe has a diverse career spanning multiple roles in procurement and supply chain management. He worked at Tata Consultancy Services as a Client Partner from 2013 to 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa. His earlier experience includes positions at Neotel Pty Ltd as Head of Procurement, Tata Teleservices Ltd as Manager of Strategic Sourcing, and Tata Communications Limited as Senior Manager Commercial. His career began at Mafatlal Industries Limited as Assistant Manager Materials.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Samir holds a Masters in Management Studies (MMS) from the Principal L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, where he studied Operations from 1994 to 1996. He also possesses professional qualifications in CIPS (South Africa) and CPSCM, recognized certifications in procurement and supply chain management.
Achievements in Procurement
Throughout his career, Samir has managed significant procurement budgets, including a procurement spend of R 8 Billion ($1.2 Billion) while leading a multicultural commercial function at Neotel. His initiatives at Flipkart included efforts to minimize packaging for shipped goods, aligning with green sustainability goals.