Naresh Kumar Javla

About Naresh Kumar Javla

Industry-leading expert with a distinguished reputation for developing and implementing procurement best practices across various industries, including Manufacturing, FMCG, Information Technology & Services, Background Verification, Digital Transformation, and BPO to enable business growth, achieve higher savings, supplier performance, governance, and enhance customer experience. Demonstrated success in building the procurement function from the ground up, spearheading the development and implementation of streamlined processes and automated policies. Consistently achieved measurable results through strategic sourcing, cost reduction initiatives, and effective supplier management, ensuring efficiency and transparency in all procurement activities.High-performance supervisor with an eye for improving procurement operations and reducing substantial costs. Motivated strategist with a long history of overseeing and developing diverse teams of professional employees. Proficient in identifying and addressing process gaps and possesses experience working with suppliers across NORAM, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC regions.Fluent in English and Hindi, Spanish (Beginner). Successfully reduces costs, enhances operational efficiency, and drives significant value in international markets. Excels in cultivating high-performing teams and implementing scalable, sustainable procurement strategies that align with organizational goals. Prioritizes people management and internal customer satisfaction, consistently exceeding business requirements.Specialties: Global Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Development, Supplier Performance Management, Contract Negotiations, Logistics, Customer Experience, Cross-Functional Leadership, Transformation, Planning, Market Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Customer Relationship Building, Project Management, Business Processes, Industry Best Practices, Change Management, Budgeting, and CAPEX analysis.Categories of Specialization include: IT Hardware and EUC, Software, Professional Services, Contract Negotiations, Managed Services (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS), Network and Security, Field Services, Data Center, Administration and Facility (Facility Build, Renovation, HVAC, CCTV, DACS, UPS, and Rental Service Agreements), MRO, Event Management, Insurance (Medical, General Insurance, PAR, and Marine), Telematics, and other project-specific purchases.

Experience

1. Director Global Procurement

   Qualfon

   Oct 2021 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Key Accountabilities:Global Procurement Automation• Procurement ROI (Return on Investment)• Improvements in Policy and Process• Identification of Cost-Saving Opportunities• Procurement Transformation (GEP Implementation)• Operational Efficiency• Contract Negotiations• Spend Analysis and Negotiation Strategy• Performance Measurement and Reporting• Budget Planning and Execution• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Tracking and ReportingTeam Development and Communication• People Management• Change Management• Team Leadership and Development• Cross-Functional Leadership Customer Satisfaction• Improvement of Internal Customer Satisfaction Scores• Relationship Building• Business Influence• Enable Business GrowthFacilities Projects• Major Brownfield Projects for the Philippines, USA, and Mexico locations• MEP• Build out planning and execution• Contract and Commercial negotiationsSupplier Development and Risk Management• Supplier Relationship Management• Supplier Risk Mitigation• Focus on Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility• Market Intelligence and Analysis• Adherence to Compliance and Ethical Standards• Promotion of Supplier Diversity and ESG ReportingAchievements:• Implemented an E-Procurement system (GEP) to streamline procurement operations and Governance.• Drafted and implemented a new procurement policy and process document focused on internal controls.• Achieved significant cost savings- IT Hardware:$5 million - IT Software:$14 million - Facilities Build/Renovation Projects:$15 million - Consumables:$3 million

Education

• NIMS - National Institute Of Management Solutions

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management and Operation Management

• Maharshi Dayanand University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Arts