Mr. Ajay Punjabi
- Ajay Punjabi is a highly accomplished Procurement and Supply Chain professional with almost 20 years of global expertise across diverse industries, including Healthcare, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, and Chemicals. Adept at driving multimillion-dollar strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiating complex contracts, and implementing cost-saving strategies to achieve organizational goals.
- Ajay has a proven track record of managing procurement budgets exceeding $2 billion annually, delivering substantial savings, and optimizing operational efficiency. He specializes in tendering processes, supplier development, category management, and leveraging innovative tools such as e-sourcing platforms for streamlined operations.
- Ajay comes with a rich experience of working on projects funded by WHO (World Health Organisation), World Bank, United Nations and many other such NGOs and IGOs. Being now associated with the largest Healthcare aggregator in UAE, PureHealth he has delivered almost AED 300 million in cost savings over last two years while managing the procurement portfolio for RAFED, UAE’s largest Healthcare GPO as Director of Procurement.
- Ajay has spearheaded the implementation of an e-sourcing platform, increasing team productivity by over 60%.
- Ajay has developed and executed robust procurement policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks for large-scale operations.
- Ajay is a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- With a commitment to driving sustained growth and fostering collaboration across stakeholders, Ajay is a recognized leader in the procurement domain. His expertise ensures the delivery of value-driven results while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence.