Arun Kumar Palla
Jodhpur
Summary
Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Leader with over 7 years of experience managing digital procurement operations, supplier enablement, tactical buying, and contract compliance.Track record of reducing procurement cycle times, optimizing supplier onboarding, and leading cross-functional teams across geographies. Adept at leveraging SAP Ariba, SAP S/4 HANA, Power BI, and SQL to drive procurement excellence. Recognized for delivering ₹50+ Cr in cost savings, implementing vendor-managed inventory models, and leading global procurement initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager-Industrial Goods & Services Procurement
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited
08.2022 - Current
- Directed procurement operations for indirect categories in two 2.5 MTPA plants, ensuring supplier compliance and timely tactical buying.
- Streamlined PR2PO process, reducing procurement lead times by 50%, from 12 to 6 days.
- Negotiated commodity contracts with cross-functional teams and U.S.-based OEMs, achieving a 15% cost reduction.
- Finalized Annual Rate Contracts (ARCs) and implemented VMI across 3 major categories, achieving 100% material availability, zero stockouts, and 20% overall savings (~₹15 Cr).
Deputy Manager, CAPEX
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivered plant expansion project (5600 → 6000 TPD) within ₹8 Cr budget, achieving ROI in 0.8 years through strategic vendor coordination and supplier onboarding.
- Ensured contract compliance & supplier performance monitoring for ₹25 Cr+ annual CAPEX projects.
- Acted as Deputy Champion for TPM & ISO Audits, ensuring regulatory adherence and operational excellence.
Assistant Manager, CAPEX
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited
07.2017 - 04.2021
- Executed a ₹26 Cr retrofit project (M/S IKN cooler & DPC system) in record 28 days, maintaining 100% compliance to safety and procurement standards.
- Commissioned a 500KW solar power plant (₹2 Cr CAPEX), saving ₹50 Lakhs via optimized project design.
- Managed end-to-end procurement for electrical CAPEX (transformers, panels, motors), ensuring contract adherence and timely delivery.
Education
B.Tech - Electrical Engineering
NIT Rourkela
Odisha01.2017
Skills
- Procurement & Sourcing: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Enablement, Contract Lifecycle Management, RFQ/RFP Management, Tactical Buying (PR2PO), Category Strategy
- Procurement Operations: Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Catalog Management, Compliance & Audit, Supplier Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement
- Tools & Technology: SAP Ariba, SAP S/4 HANA, Power BI, SQL, MS Office
- Financial and analytical: cost optimization, ROI/NPV analysis, budgeting, spend analytics, procurement data reporting
- ion: Team Management , Cross-functional Collaboration, Global Stakeholder Engagement
Affiliations
- ARC Finalization & VMI Implementation (2023–24): Finalized Annual Rate Contracts and implemented Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) across 3 major categories, ensuring 100% material availability, zero stockouts, and 20% overall savings (~₹15 Cr).
- Digital Supplier Enablement (2022): Streamlined onboarding process for strategic vendors, reducing activation timelines by 30% and strengthening catalog compliance.
- Alternative Fuel Optimization (2022): Boosted AF feed rate to 20 TPH, achieving ₹96 Lakh annual savings with ROI in 1.56 years.
Certification
- CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations: Procurement Professional Certificate, CSCP- 2024
- Financial Accounting Foundations, LinkedIn Learning, 2024
- Internal auditor course of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & 45001:2018, Bureau Veritas, 2021
Awards
- Shershaah Award, Nuvoco, 07/01/24, Finalized the annual needs for various consumable items for NCP, CCP, and SCP Plants through an Annual Rate Contract (ARC) process.
- Chairman's award, Nuvoco, 11/01/19, Contributed to the successful commissioning of a ₹200 Cr, 32MW power plant project, earning recognition as a key team member in achieving this milestone.
Self Projects
- Global Debt Analysis using SQL, Analyzed World Bank International debt data encompassing 124 countries and 25 debt indicators using SQL. Extracted insights into total debt, countries with the highest debt, and average debt across various indicators for policy making.
- Investment Banking: Financial Analysis, Conducted acquisition analysis of Best Buy by Big Box Retail, focusing on key metrics such as Revenue and EBITDA using decision-making. Developed a detailed company profile, five-year financial projection, and peer comparative analysis for acquisition decision making.
Accomplishments
- Shershaah Award (2024): For Annual Rate Contract implementation across 3 plants, ensuring vendor compliance & cost optimization.
- Chairman’s Award (2019): For contribution to commissioning a ₹200 Cr, 32MW power plant project.
- National Volleyball Champion & corporate sports leader – demonstrates team leadership beyond the workplace.
Hobbies and Interests
- Passionate amateur photographer with a focus on capturing Portraits and Wildlife
- Finance and Stock Market Analysis
Timeline
Deputy Manager-Industrial Goods & Services Procurement
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited
08.2022 - Current
Deputy Manager, CAPEX
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited
05.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Manager, CAPEX
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited
07.2017 - 04.2021
B.Tech - Electrical Engineering
NIT Rourkela
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