Alpesh Patel

Alpesh Patel has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector, currently serving as Deputy General Manager of Global Material Procurement at Sun Pharma since July 2016, where responsibilities include vendor identification for direct materials across various formulations for multiple markets. Prior to this role, Alpesh held the position of Senior Manager in Global Material Procurement, leading API sourcing for new product development and managing procurement of commercial raw materials at multiple manufacturing sites. Experience at Ranbaxy as a Manager involved commercial procurement of raw materials for both parent and contract manufacturing, while previous roles include Purchase Manager at Cadila Pharmaceuticals, overseeing raw material procurement for formulations, and Executive in Purchasing at Claris Lifesciences, focusing on vendor development. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Marketing from Gujarat University and a BE in Chemical Engineering from Amravati University.