Somak Chakraborty

Somak Chakraborty has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, currently serving as Associate General Manager for Raw Materials Purchase at Asian Paints since May 2011, overseeing a procurement budget of USD 1000 million for various materials. Prior roles include Senior Manager of Purchase and Sourcing, where Somak managed a diverse vendor base and contributed to significant business growth, and Sourcing Manager, responsible for establishing sourcing and quality processes in Home Improvement. Somak's earlier experience also includes a Purchase Manager role, emphasizing cost optimization and strategic vendor negotiation, and a Production Planning Manager position focused on optimizing production outputs. Somak began a career with relevant internships at Asian Paints and Blue Star Limited. Academic qualifications include an MBA from IIT Bombay and a BE from Jadavpur University.