Suman Purumandla
Director - Sourcing & Procurement Biote
Suman Purumandla is the Director of Sourcing & Procurement at Biote, where he is leading the development and implementation of the company’s sourcing and procurement function. With over 18 years of experience across pharma, biotech, and consulting, Suman has delivered more than $250M in cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and stakeholder collaboration. Previously at Novavax, he managed $500M in global R&D and clinical spend. A frequent speaker at industry events, Suman brings deep expertise in building procurement capabilities that align with business goals and drive long-term value.
Seminars
Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Optimizing Supplier Relationship Management to Drive Transparency, Efficiency, & Lasting Performance
9:00 am
- Implementing structured SRM frameworks that enhance visibility, communication, and accountability across suppliers
- Leveraging data and shared performance dashboards to identify bottlenecks and improve process efficiency in real time
- Embedding continuous improvement practices to transform supplier relationships into long-term, innovation-focused partnerships
