Murali Krishna Sunkara

Murali Krishna Sunkara is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and industrial sectors. Currently serving as Senior Purchase Manager at Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services, Murali manages direct and indirect procurement for the API plant, focusing on price negotiation, supplier qualification, inventory planning, and logistics operations. Prior roles include Purchase Manager at Aurobindo Pharma, overseeing Capex procurement for various pharmaceutical facilities, and Deputy Manager at Pfizer, leading Capex procurement for a state-of-the-art injectable plant. Additional experience encompasses roles in procurement and MRO requirements across several other companies, including East India Petroleum Pvt Ltd and Saint-Gobain India Private Limited. Murali holds an MBA in Finance and a Post Diploma in Materials Management.