Virendra Gautam is an accomplished procurement and supply chain professional with over two decades of experience in various roles at PepsiCo since September 2003, currently serving as Associate Director for Contract Manufacturing and Global Procurement - Indirects. In these positions, Virendra leads significant indirect spend for the India Region, develops sourcing strategies, and drives productivity targets within the food business. Prior experience includes positions at Lakshmi Precision Screws Limited and LML, where responsibilities encompassed procurement and supplier development across multiple categories. Virendra holds an MBA in Marketing from Lucknow University and a B.Tech from I.E.T., Lucknow.