Arun Kolur

About Arun Kolur

Currently working as a Management Trainee at Genpact in the Source-to-Pay (S2P) domain, focusing on sourcing activities, vendor management, buying operations, RFP management, and e-auctions. I specialize in leveraging SAP Ariba Sourcing and Buying to drive supplier negotiations, contract compliance, cost optimization, and stakeholder collaboration, contributing to value creation and process excellence in global procurement.Previously, I advanced from Junior Engineer to Senior Engineer at JSW Steel, where I built strong expertise in SAP MM and SAP Ariba, leading procurement operations, process automation, and project planning to improve efficiency and deliver measurable savings.A Mechanical Engineering graduate from Visvesvaraya Technological University, I bring 6 years of experience in procurement and project planning, combining technical knowledge with procurement expertise to deliver results in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and end-to-end P2P cycle management.

Experience

1. Management Trainee

   Genpact

   Sep 2025 — Present · Bangalore, IN

   I am working as a Management Trainee in the Source-to-Pay domain, where I focus on sourcing activities, buying operations, RFP management, and e-auctions. Leveraging Ariba Sourcing and Buying, I manage supplier interactions, conduct negotiations, and support the execution of purchase requisitions and purchase orders. My role is centered on driving cost optimization, process efficiency, and compliance, while contributing to value creation and continuous improvement in global procurement operations.

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

  2020 — 2023