Naveen Tomar
Gurgaon
Summary
Resourceful, result oriented executive accustomed to global strategic sourcing transformation, global category management Simpler, Smarter Buying through digital transformation
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Strategic Sourcing
National Australia Bank (NAB)
09.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: NAB is Australia 2nd largest bank with presence in 7 countries worldwide with total assets base of $1.19 Trillion and annual revenue of $19.5 Billion. NAB Innovation Centre in Gurgaon is world class COE with 4500 headcounts supporting bank strategic objectives.
- Managed a global IT and BPO spend portfolio of $700 million, encompassing IT Professional Services, IT Outsourcing, and Business Process Outsourcing categories.
- Delivered $60 million in hard benefits annually by applying strategic sourcing levers, including offshoring, insourcing, competitive panel management, and complex deal structuring.
- Led a team of buyers, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and oversight to ensure effective category management and benefit realization.
- Developed and executed comprehensive category strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends to optimize cost, quality, and risk.
- Drove digital transformation across the category, successfully leading the end-to-end implementation of a Vendor Management System (VMS) tool.
- Executed end-to-end contract and risk management, negotiating complex agreements to secure favorable terms and mitigate business exposure.
- Managed critical supplier relationships to foster innovation, enhance performance, and ensure a robust and resilient supply chain.
- Acted as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders, providing expertise on outsourcing and digital transformation to support strategic initiatives.
- Group Procurement Enablement COE is responsible for driving procurement enablement in 7 Countries across globe. In this role I am driving Strategic Sourcing & Category Management enablement teams for English speaking global locations with AUD 700 million spend of IT Professional Services including ITO/BPO spend category.
Global Enablement Head – Group Procurement
Australia New Zealand Banking Group
08.2013 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: ANZ is a New Zealand largest bank and Australia 3rd largest bank with presence in 30+ countries worldwide with total assets base of $981 billion and annual revenue of $19 Billion. ANZ Bengaluru Services Centre is world class COE with 6500 headcounts supporting bank strategic objectives.
- Directed procurement enablement for a $2 billion spend portfolio across Business Banking and Professional Services, spanning multiple countries including Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
- Provided strategic counsel to C-suite and senior leaders, including Country CEOs, CFOs, and COOs, on procurement strategy and complex outsourcing contracts.
- Led and managed three global teams with a total of seven direct reports, focusing on category management enablement, strategic sourcing, and procurement analytics.
- Developed and executed global sourcing strategies for diverse regions, consistently delivering year-on-year hard savings.
- Oversaw global contract governance for non-IT spend categories, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
- Conducted quarterly business reviews with country CFOs and COOs, presenting key performance indicators and strategic insights.
- Group Procurement Enablement COE is responsible for driving procurement enablement in 35 Countries across globe. In this role I am driving Strategic Sourcing & Category Management enablement teams for English speaking global locations with AUD 2 billion spend across various indirect spend categories.
Sourcing Lead Technology
Aricent Group (Capgemini now)
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Company Overview: Aricent Group employs more than 11,000 consultants, designers and engineers with operations in 40 countries worldwide.
- Led indirect technology sourcing with spend portfolio of $500 Mil
- Managed complex global contracts, including a large-scale Telecom MPLS network spanning 40 countries with both global and local links.
- Directed a global team of IT buyers, managing activities such as RFx, online negotiations, and reverse auctions through the SAP platform.
- Collaborated with senior technology stakeholders, including CIOs, Tech Risk teams, and Architecture teams, to source new and innovative technology solutions.
- Managed a diverse range of procurement projects, including setting up R&D labs, construction projects, and sourcing specialized lab equipment.
Sourcing Manager Technology
Bank of America
04.2011 - 08.2011
- A proficient Technology Sourcing Manager with Bank of America, specializing in end-to-end procurement and category management for hardware, software, and IT managed services
Vice President –Procurement
Trident Group
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Company Overview: Trident Group is a leading diversified Group in India, USD 1 Billion Dollar conglomerate and a global player in Home Textiles, Paper, chemicals, Power Generation with world largest plant in home textiles. Business presence in 120 plus countries.
- An accomplished leader in industrial operations and strategic procurement, I specialize in driving significant growth and process optimization. I was instrumental in a major 1000-acre industrial expansion program and successfully set up and managed operations for multiple manufacturing facilities. With a strong background in strategic planning, I have effectively implemented methodologies like Kaizen and led a team of over 60 people to achieve transformational business objectives.
Startup Evangelist – Managing Partner
Acumen Pro Consulting
08.2009 - 07.2009
- A startup evangelist and managing partner who successfully established a trade supply chain consulting practice, acquiring key clients and building advisory services for leading multinational corporations.
Country Operating Manager- Country Infrastructure Services & Procurement
Agilent Technologies India
01.2009 - 07.2009
- As the Country Operating Manager for Infrastructure Services & Procurement at Agilent Technologies India, I was responsible for establishing and later expanding the entire indirect sourcing function. I managed a diverse portfolio that included procurement, real estate, construction, and facilities, while also serving as a Cost Centre Head. I led the sourcing and delivery of major projects across India, most notably the construction of one million square feet of IT/ITES space for Research & Development Centers across multiple cities, including Gurgaon, Bangalore, and Mumbai. I also effectively managed a large team within the Country Infrastructure Services and Procurement functions.
- Non-IT Procurement
Sr. Executive Supply Chain Management
Honeywell India
08.2001 - 01.2004
- An accomplished professional with a strong foundation in supply chain and commercial operations, I began my career at Vardhman Group and Parker Overseas, where I developed expertise in finance, commercial and import/export management. At Honeywell India, I was responsible for end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring compliance with STPI and customs regulations while also overseeing general management. This experience provided a comprehensive understanding of managing complex logistical and commercial functions across diverse industries, from manufacturing to corporate services.
Manager Commercial & Finance
Parker Overseas
07.2000 - 07.2001
- An accomplished professional with a strong foundation in supply chain and commercial operations, I began my career at Vardhman Group and Parker Overseas, where I developed expertise in finance, commercial and import/export management. At Honeywell India, I was responsible for end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring compliance with STPI and customs regulations while also overseeing general management. This experience provided a comprehensive understanding of managing complex logistical and commercial functions across diverse industries, from manufacturing to corporate services.
Commercial Officer
Vardhman Group of Companies
02.1995 - 06.2000
- An accomplished professional with a strong foundation in supply chain and commercial operations, I began my career at Vardhman Group and Parker Overseas, where I developed expertise in finance, commercial and import/export management. At Honeywell India, I was responsible for end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring compliance with STPI and customs regulations while also overseeing general management. This experience provided a comprehensive understanding of managing complex logistical and commercial functions across diverse industries, from manufacturing to corporate services.
Education
Strategic Leadership
NTPC & IIM Ahmedabad
PG Diploma - International Business Management
Symbiosis Institute of Management
CA Inter - undefined
Institute of chartered accountants
Master of Financial Management - undefined
Kurukshetra University
Skills
- Indirect Strategic Sourcing
- Risk Management
- SAP Ariba
- Contract management
- Procurement Transformation
- Procurement Analytics
- Digital transformation & AI
- Category Strategies
- KPI’s/Scorecards
- Building strong sourcing teams
- Cost Optimization
- Staff coaching & mentoring
- Training & Development
Certification
- CPSCM Certified Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager University of Houston USA
- CPP Certified Procurement Professional ISM India
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Agilent Technologies
- CQIB Certified Qualified in Banking NAB
- Data Manipal Pro Learn
Awards
Member – ISM-India from Dec 2020, Member- PMI Institute USA, Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply – UK, ANZ India Management Leadership awards 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020,2021, ANZ CPO Excellence awards for year 2014, 2017,2018, Agilent Innovates merit award 2005– from Group Vice President Global Sourcing
Analytics
Data Analytics and Visualization
AI Generalist
GenAI, AI agents, AI automation Growth School
DLP
Distinctive Leadership Program NAB
Hobbies and Interests
Complex Negotiations, Agile Transformations, Speaker at events, Legal literature, SCM Panels, Inclusive procurement, Adventure Motoring & Biking, Culinary Art, Person with disability
Timeline
Director Strategic Sourcing
National Australia Bank (NAB)
09.2022 - Current
Global Enablement Head – Group Procurement
Australia New Zealand Banking Group
08.2013 - 09.2022
Sourcing Lead Technology
Aricent Group (Capgemini now)
09.2011 - 08.2013
Sourcing Manager Technology
Bank of America
04.2011 - 08.2011
Vice President –Procurement
Trident Group
08.2010 - 03.2011
Startup Evangelist – Managing Partner
Acumen Pro Consulting
08.2009 - 07.2009
Country Operating Manager- Country Infrastructure Services & Procurement
Agilent Technologies India
01.2009 - 07.2009
Sr. Executive Supply Chain Management
Honeywell India
08.2001 - 01.2004
Manager Commercial & Finance
Parker Overseas
07.2000 - 07.2001
Commercial Officer
Vardhman Group of Companies
02.1995 - 06.2000
PG Diploma - International Business Management
Symbiosis Institute of Management
CA Inter - undefined
Institute of chartered accountants
Master of Financial Management - undefined
Kurukshetra University
Strategic Leadership
NTPC & IIM Ahmedabad
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