Arun Kumar

About Arun Kumar

As a Category Manager at IBM, I manage the strategic sourcing and indirect procurement under MRO category for clients across various industries. I collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate contracts, optimize costs, and ensure compliance and quality standards. I have a Global MBA from Rome Business School, where I specialized in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. I also have multiple skills in multitasking, operational planning, and SAP inventory management. I am passionate about finding innovative solutions to complex challenges and delivering value to my customers and partners. My goal is to leverage my experience and education to advance my career in the procurement and supply chain field.

Experience

1. Assistant Manager

   Wipro

   Jul 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Assisted in identifying cost-effective suppliers, and negotiated pricing, payment terms, and service levels to achieve savings. Managed RFQ/RFP processes, including drafting requirements, collecting bids, and performing price/term comparisons. Coordinated with legal and compliance teams to ensure contract terms adhere to regulatory and organizational standards. Monitored contract milestones, expiries, and renewals; facilitated timely renegotiation or extension. Ensured all contract documents were properly stored, tracked, and version-controlled in the contract management system. Partnered with internal teams (operations, finance, technical, legal) to develop sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals. Supervised procurement executives/analysts, allocated tasks, and ensured team performance against KPIs.

Education

• Indian Institute

  International/Global Studies

• Rome Business School

  Global mba, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2018 — 2019