Muthu Selvam Maruthappan

About Muthu Selvam Maruthappan

Experienced Global Procurement Manager with 19+ years of expertise driving sourcing strategy, supplier excellence, and cost optimization across IT, Retail ( Automotive, DIY), Telecom, and Manufacturing sectors. Proven ability to manage complex multi-region operations (MEA/APAC), lead high-value negotiations, and deliver consistent business impact through strategic supplier partnerships and data-driven decision-making.I specialize in supplier governance, contract negotiations, category management, and cost optimization across MEA and APAC regions.What I Bring: Strategic procurement & global sourcing Supplier governance and long-term partnership building Category management across multiple industries Strong negotiation & cost optimization track record Hands-on expertise in SAP S/4 HANA, Ariba S2P, Power BI Excellence in KPIs, analytics, and budget management Proven ability to operate across high-pressure, fast-paced environmentsI’m passionate about transforming procurement into a value-driving function, enabling smarter decisions, stronger supplier relationships, and sustainable operations.

Experience

1. Manager-global Procurement

   Wipro

   Feb 2023 — Present · IN

   Managed global procurement and contract activities for Wipro, enhancing supplier management and stakeholder engagement. • Revitalized vendor relations, achieving preferential pricing and improved service terms across the MEA region. • Negotiated multi-year contracts with key suppliers, resulting in significant year-over-year cost savings. • Enhanced supplier onboarding processes, promoting corporate social responsibility through partnerships with minority-owned suppliers.

Education

• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Supply Chain Management

• Loyola College

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Strategic Negotiations
• Operations Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Strategic Sourcing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supplier Quality
• Six Sigma
• Supplier Negotiation
• Supply Management
• Retail
• Outsourcing
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Electronics
• Erp
• Strategy
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Product Development
• Global Sourcing
• Retail Replenishment
• Production Planning
• Manufacturing
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Negotiation
• Retail Category Management
• Management
• Sap Retail
• Business Strategy
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Supplier Development
• Semiconductors
• Materials Management
• Purchasing