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Arun in a few words
Exceptional procurement professional with over 26 years of experience and possessing a record of delivering savings, providing solutions to complex problems and a proven ability to lead and manage all elements of procurement process cycle to deliver desired results. A confident and result driven leader, communicator, possessing commercial acumen, strong influencing, negotiating, analytical and problem-solving skills, positive attitude and a hard-working ethos, a capacity to achieve targets and a willingness to work in a challenging and demanding environment.
Experience
- EMEASenior Procurement ManagerJuly 2008 - January 2025 (16 years and 6 months)United Kingdom-Experience of managing multitude of indirect and direct procurement categories which includes temporary or contingent labour including external consulting, business process outsourcing (BPO) and third-party delivery, statement of work or milestone-based services, marketing, IT and HR services including event and campaign management, sales lead development, compensation & benefits, Insurance, training, recruitment & background screening services to the tune of $65m in over 50 countries in EMEA and JAPAC region.- Developed and implemented a comprehensive procurement process and policy at Oracle, resulting in a 99% improvement in compliance and a 50% reduction in procurement cycle time.- Designed and executed sourcing and pricing strategies that are aligned with business objectives. This includes concluding at least 10-15 RFP’s/RFI every year with 3-5% cost savings.- Handled end to end cycle of procurement process including sourcing, commercial and contractual negotiations, onboarding, compliance, stakeholder management and supplier management.- Executed complex transformation and sourcing projects.- Regularly negotiated and executed complex supplier contracts to secure favourable terms.- Implemented and managed Contingent Workforce Program (end to end process for Staff Augmentation and SOW services) in 10 countries in EMEA and JAPAC.- Secured Workers Councils approvals in Germany, France and the Netherlands.- Overhauled the supplier base by 50% while maintaining business continuity.- Consistently achieved 3-5% year on year savings by means negotiations, process improvement and operational efficiencies.- Over 15 years of experience of integrating supplier contracts & commercial agreements from 40 newly acquired companies.- Cultivated and built strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels (i.e. cross functional Directors, VP’s and SVP’s) as well as with suppliers and added incremental value by influencing, challenging, and driving changes.
- CSC Computer Sciences LimitedSenior BuyerDecember 2004 - April 2008 (3 years and 4 months)United Kingdom(now called DXC) December 2004 to April 2008• Reported to the Purchasing Manager.• Responsibilities included the purchasing of IT Maintenance Services and Project Resources to meet the requirements and objectives of the projects and services areas (linked to number of customers) of the business.• Led/contributed to proposals, RFPs, bids & proposition development.• Drafted and negotiated contracts to include customer flow down terms.• Developed agreements to support ongoing requirements in collaboration with internal accounts and legal department.• Developed and maintained partnerships and collaborative relationships with suppliers through regular reviews, communication, and quarterly reviews.• Conducted regular reviews with suppliers to ensure compliance to contractual terms and conditions and SLA's.• Effectively reviewed and rationalised list of approved strategic suppliers, negotiated terms and conditions, agreed contracts to achieve maximum cost benefit to CSC.• Leveraged internal and external capabilities including supply base to achieve profitable transactions and business improvements.• Provided stakeholders with creative solutions to overcome problems and barriers by exchanging information and helping them to gain financial and non-financial benefits.• Worked with the business and supplier to drive for continuous improvement opportunities that had contributed to the Company's profitability.• Delivered at least 3% YOY cost savings against agreed targets.• Worked on transitioning of new business and novation of contracts in collaboration with business.• Maintained supplier performance records, engaged with each supplier to improve performance and implementing corrective actions, as necessary.• Influenced, deployed and adhered to applicable procurement practises, policies, and processes.
- Research Machines plcSenior BuyerMay 2001 - September 2004 (3 years and 4 months)Abingdon, Abingdon on Thames, England, United Kingdom• Reported to the Purchasing Manager.• Responsibilities included identifying, developing sources of supply and implementation of procurement strategy for computer hardware items across Europe and Far East.• Reduced logistic cost by 15% by simplifying and improving Supply Chain Process.• Worked closely with internal customers to manage the overall procurement process through effective project management and planning.• Worked on continuous reduction of acquisition costs and lead-time to agreed targets by conducting vigorous and aggressive negotiations.• Audited supplier factories in China, Taiwan and Europe to secure quality hardware and components.• Worked on maintaining optimum inventory levels by implementing Just in Time programme for key commodities.• Successfully concluded procurement and materials management related issues throughout organisation to ensure high quality professional procurement services meeting the needs of internal customers.• Initiated and led projects involving Make or Buy decision of key PC components.• Worked collaboratively with Engineering, Projects, Manufacturing and Marketing departments in launching new products whilst ensuring customer needs on cost, quality and delivery are met.• Supported Purchasing Manager in developing and designing new products to meet customer requirements and achieve objectives whilst balancing need, cost, and risk.• Implemented improvement plans through the effective management of supplier relationships and service levels terms.• Implemented continuous cost and quality improvement measures in various key functional areas of operation.
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Education
- Bachelor of EngineeringRam Meghe College of Engineering & Management1993Bachelor's Degree (B.E)
- MBASavitribai Phule Pune University1996MBA
- MBASavitribai Phule Pune University1998MBA
Certifications
- Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, UK2002
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)Institute of Supply Management, US2012
- Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP)Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Inc, US2020