Vinod Augustine McIps

Vinod Augustine MCIPS is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience across various industries, currently serving as Global Category Manager for Excipients & Life Sciences at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC since December 2023. Previously, Vinod held the position of Procurement Manager at Syngenta, focusing on Chemicals & Intermediates for the EAME region from February 2017 to November 2023. Prior roles include Senior Procurement Manager at both Salford Royal Foundation Trust and Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, overseeing procurement for surgical and community care. Additionally, Vinod has experience managing specialty chemicals at Unilever and served in successive roles at AstraZeneca, including Global Sourcing Manager Interim and Sourcing Manager. Vinod holds an HND in Mechanical Engineering from Stockport College and Salford University.