Nihar Ranjan Barik

Nihar Ranjan Barik is an experienced procurement and sourcing professional with a robust background in managing indirect procurement, commodities, and strategic sourcing across various industries. Currently serving as a Senior Category Manager for Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages since November 2023, Nihar previously held the position of Regional Sourcing Manager for General Mills, where responsibilities included leading wheat buying operations for India. Nihar's expertise extends to Del Monte Foods as Head of Procurement, overseeing raw materials and supply chain operations. Earlier experience includes various roles at Amway India Enterprises, Hero MotoCorp, and internships that contributed to strong project management and vendor development skills. An MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai complements Nihar's Engineer's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Durgapur.