VIVEK PATKAR

Vivek Patkar is a sourcing and procurement professional with over 13 years of experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain optimization. They began their career as a Purchase Officer at Blue Star Ltd before progressing to key procurement roles at Bajaj Electricals Ltd and Kalpataru Group. Currently, Vivek serves as a Senior Sourcing Lead at GEP Worldwide, where they drive efficient sourcing strategies and cost savings. They hold an MBA in Projects and Operations Management from ICFAI Distance Education and a Master’s degree in Physics with a focus on Materials Science from Garware College, Pune.