Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
STRENGTHS
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Arjun Parthasarathy

Bengaluru

Summary

Procurement and Supply Chain Engineer with 6.5 years of cross-sector experience across India and Europe. Proven ability to drive cost reductions, procurement efficiency, and supplier accountability across manufacturing, automotive, construction, and retail sectors. Successfully led sourcing for multi-crore projects, negotiated strategic supplier contracts, and played a key role in ERP system development to digitalize and scale procurement operations. Known for a data-driven, collaborative, and value-focused approach to procurement strategy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Industrial & Procurement Engineer

Gaelite Signs
01.2024 - Current
  • Promoted to lead strategic procurement initiatives for Skoda and SEAT Ireland’s retail fitout program, encompassing 48+ sites with a cumulative spend of €4.8 million (~₹43 crore).
  • Managed procurement for 8 sites, achieving 22% cost reduction (~€1.05M savings) and driving an additional 12% profit margin through optimized vendor negotiations and lean sourcing.
  • Led annual procurement planning for 30+ automotive sector projects (annual spend of €5–8 million), ensuring operational continuity and supply resilience.
  • Played a pivotal role in developing and testing a new ERP and production management system, working with IT to integrate procurement modules, automate workflows, and improve system scalability.
  • Improved procurement planning accuracy and reduced material wastage by 15% through lean initiatives and cross-functional alignment.

Assistant Procurement Coordinator

Gaelite Signs
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Joined the company during a critical scale-up phase; managed procurement for €5 million in signage projects across Ireland and the UK.
  • Maintained 98% on-time delivery, optimizing supplier coordination and delivery schedules.
  • Achieved 6% cost savings by renegotiating terms with strategic suppliers and consolidating vendor base.
  • Reduced procurement lead times by 10%, improving flexibility during high-priority rollouts.
  • Managed real-time inventory across 30+ concurrent projects, ensuring 100% stock availability with minimal waste.

Procurement Specialist

Oyedesi Pvt. Ltd
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Managed procurement for large-scale retail supply chains with a total spend of ₹34 million, focusing on sourcing efficiency and delivery consistency.
  • Delivered an 8% cost reduction (~₹2.72M savings) through early supplier engagement, volume negotiation, and alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Implemented supplier accountability systems, improving vendor traceability and compliance by 10%.
  • Utilized SAP modules to streamline procurement operations, automate order tracking, and monitor KPIs.

Assistant Supply Chain Operations Engineer

AgroTIE
12.2018 - 10.2020
  • Oversaw procurement and logistics for 250+ SKUs of agricultural equipment, enhancing stock availability and reducing stockouts by 11%.
  • Spearheaded cost-saving projects in transportation and materials management, achieving a 7% reduction in logistics costs.
  • Applied lean practices to reduce 12% of material waste, improving process efficiency and lead time.

Education

Master of Science (MSc) - Supply Chain Management

Technological University Dublin
08.2022

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Industrial Engineering & Management

Visvesvaraya Technological University
06.2017

Skills

  • Sourcing and negotiation skills
  • Cost optimization strategies
  • Supplier performance evaluation
  • Lean procurement practices
  • ERP and procurement integration
  • Streamlined procurement processes
  • Procurement management for automotive projects
  • Cost analysis
  • Material requirement planning
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Analyzing data
  • Tools: Job Manager ERP, MS Excel (Advanced), SAP MM (Basic), SAP Ariba (Basic)

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Strategic Cost Optimization
    Achieved €1.05M (22%) cost savings through lean sourcing and vendor negotiations.
  • ERP System Implementation
    Led integration of procurement module in ERP system, streamlining workflows and improving scalability.
  • Multi-Project Procurement Leadership
    Managed procurement for 30+ projects annually, ensuring supply continuity across €8M spend.

STRENGTHS

  • Vendor Relationship Management
    Managed suppliers across regions, securing cost savings and consistent performance.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    Coordinated with IT and operations teams to streamline procurement workflows.
  • Lean Process Efficiency
    Applied lean methods to reduce waste and improve planning accuracy

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt – [Gaelite Signs]
  • SAP MM Procurement – [LinkedIn Learning]

Timeline

Industrial & Procurement Engineer

Gaelite Signs
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Procurement Coordinator

Gaelite Signs
03.2023 - 12.2023

Procurement Specialist

Oyedesi Pvt. Ltd
11.2020 - 08.2021

Assistant Supply Chain Operations Engineer

AgroTIE
12.2018 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Industrial Engineering & Management

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Master of Science (MSc) - Supply Chain Management

Technological University Dublin

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