Venkat Raju

Venkat Raju is an experienced procurement specialist currently employed at Taro Pharmaceuticals Canada since September 2021. Previous roles include Assistant Manager of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Hetero, where significant cost reductions and efficiency improvements were achieved through negotiation and optimization strategies. Earlier experience includes positions at Micro Labs Ltd in India, where Venkat enhanced supplier delivery and managed acquisitions, and at Strides Pharma Inc., focusing on business development and order execution across multiple global markets. Venkat holds a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, as well as a postgraduate degree in Supply Chain and Global Logistics from Seneca Polytechnic.