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Darren Vadamootoo

Darren Vadamootoo

Supply Chain Ops Manager | SRM | Project Manager

Pharmaceutical / Bio-tech

Manchester, Manchester

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About Darren Vadamootoo:

Dynamic Supply Chain Supplier Relationship Manager with over 12 years of experience driving supplier performance, contract governance, and operational improvement within complex, compliance-focused environments. Renowned for exceptional relationship-building and account management skills, with a proven ability to foster trust, influence stakeholders, and strengthen long-term supplier partnerships. Experienced in negotiating SLAs, managing end-to-end procurement, and leading KPI-driven performance reviews that deliver measurable results. Adept at collaborating with facilities and operations teams to optimise service delivery, sustainability, and cost efficiency. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on project leadership, Lean and TPM expertise, and a people-centred approach to continuous improvement across facilities management and regulated sectors.

Experience

Supply Chain Operations Team Lead AstraZeneca Pty Ltd (Manufacturing) 

SUPPLIER RELATIONS & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT 

-Procurement in departmental SLA's and renewals negotiations Supplier BRM and KPI scorecard reviews and reporting (with feedback) including continuous improvement (CI) projects 

-Stakeholder management inc relationship management and Influencing 

-Onboarding, risk assessments and change management of suppliers/ materials 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 

-Supplier CI Projects inc sustainability uplift (e.g. supplier circular economy) 

-Lean Academy (5S/Kaizen) and TPM trained and certified Led several projects (CAPEX/OPEX £5.000 - £200.000 budget) 

-Departmental Uplift Project- Hard FM and Soft FM development 

DEPARTMENTAL- WAREHOUSE 

-Global regulatory audit preparedness and participation- Quality, Safety and Sustainability 

-People Leader (17 direct reports)- coaching and mentoring 

-Reporting dashboards (inc PowerBi & SAP) and presentations to senior leadership team 

-Fostered team culture through safety, accountability, compliance and stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelors Degree Business Management - Western Sydney University

Certificate Project Management Fundamentals in Prince2 - Cenit College

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