Bhakti Shah

Bhakti Shah is a seasoned professional in strategic sourcing and supply chain management with extensive experience in various sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Staff in Strategic Sourcing at Illumina since August 2021, Bhakti leads sourcing and supply chain activities for large New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, focusing on direct materials. Prior roles include Global Category Manager at Philips, overseeing categories such as metals and plastics while managing supplier negotiations and compliance, as well as Strategic Sourcing Manager, where responsibilities encompassed supplier selection and cost-saving initiatives. Bhakti's career also includes positions at Allergan as a Procurement Manager and Contract Specialist, and at WCG Cares as a Supply Chain Manager. Bhakti's foundational expertise was developed during tenure as General Manager of Operations at Healthy Life. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Business Administration from Hult International Business School and another MBA from Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management, along with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication.