ARPIT JAIN
Program Manager | Procurement & Supply Chain Expert
Gurgaon, IN 122004 | 91 8169920840 | Aj22jain@gmail.com |
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arpit-jain2212/
Professional Summary
Results-driven Program Manager with 8+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain
management, and strategic sourcing across leading organizations. Expertise in cost optimization,
vendor management, inventory control, and operational efficiency. Adept at driving process
improvements, negotiating high-value contracts, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve
business goals. Proven track record of reducing procurement costs, streamlining operations, and
implementing best practices for logistics and procurement strategies.
Skills
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Cost Reduction & Budget Management
Vendor Negotiation & Supplier Management Inventory Optimization & Demand Planning
Contract Negotiation & Compliance Process Improvement & Risk Mitigation
ERP Systems & Data-Driven Decision Making Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
Work History
Program Manager 01/2025 to Current
CARS24 SERVICE PRIVATE LTD – Gurgaon
• Spearheading new project initiatives to streamline inventory handling and procurement
processes, improving accuracy and efficiency
• Implementing asset tagging across Pan-India to enhance equipment tracking and
maintenance cost analysis
• Developing policies, processes, and SOPs for CCTV and fire extinguisher management,
ensuring better compliance and safety standards
• Leading key projects such as CCD implementation and odor inhibitors to enhance the
customer experience at hubs
Consultant – Procurement (Contract) 07/2024 to 12/2024
EBO MART PRIVATE LTD – Bengaluru
• Hired on a contract basis to provide strategic procurement support and optimization
• Create and present CAPEX expenditure reports to senior management for informed decision-
making
• Track and manage store-level costs to optimize procurement decisions and drive cost
efficiencies
• Oversee store-wise project purchase order (PO) processes, raising POs as required for specific
projects
• Serve as the lead buyer for key projects, focusing on strategic sourcing and contract
negotiations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to fulfill purchasing needs, ensuring timely
procurement of required resources
National Manager - Procurement & Supply Chain 06/2023 to 01/2024
FRESH MENU – Bengaluru
• Assume full accountability for procurement activities from procure to pay associated with
both Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditures (OPEX)
• Managed OPEX, reducing average monthly procurement expenses from 42% to 38% per city
through strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers
• Owned entire CAPEX Procurements Category, managing spends of upwards of 3 crore
rupees to date, strategically planning purchases and allocating resources to optimize
infrastructure and asset investments in alignment with organizational goals and financial
objectives
• Handled all direct and indirect procurement with supply chain planning
• Led team of 5 direct reports for cross-functional activities ranging from Sourcing, Supply Chain
Management and Warehouse Operations - crafting their responsibilities, training them and
mentoring of new team joiners and providing them with guidance for internal ERP processes
• Successfully did expansion of self owned 12 cloud kitchen's with supply chain management
• Also achieved 18% cost savings and cost reduction during new cloud kitchen expansion
Supply Chain Manager 08/2018 to 06/2023
EATCLUB BRANDS - formerly known as BOX8 – Mumbai
• Owned Entire Indirect Procurements Category, managing spends of upwards of 100 crore
rupees, saving at rate of 10-15% in procurements costs at each opportunity by managing
network of 1000+ suppliers
• Played major role in Implementation of Growth Strategies like Launch and Upscale of New
Brands And Stores, covering activities from Demand Planning of CAPEX Assets, Sourcing,
Identification of Supply Partners, Setting up of Supply Chain to cover new geographies hire
teams to take up various roles in entire execution, Devising of SOPs to streamline operations
• General responsibilities include strengthening supply partner's base, initial audits of partner's
infrastructure, assigning RFPs / RFQs to relevant partners, spot negotiation, PO issuance,
ensuring timely dispatch & delivery of orders
• Handled MRO procurement projects for R&M team by understanding the performance of
existing suppliers and Spares, conducting detailed research to find better solutions, setting up
sourcing strategies and continuous amelioration by working on feedback
• Carry out Kaizen initiatives for Product, Process and Equipment to improve operational
efficiency and reduce recurring costs, overlook entire process from sourcing to training to set
up new benchmarks
• Handled Civil Projects Procurement of various building materials by engaging with Projects
Team to understand key requirements and specifications of required items
• Daily activities include monitoring and guidance of team on Bid solicitations, identification of
potential suppliers, contract negotiations through closure, and alternate vendor
development for delivering ROI and savings
• Achieved Kaizen results of significant reduction in Pilferage and Wastage by 65% and 35%
recovery of lost sales opportunity by increased production capacity by installing scanning
systems to streamline its processes
Project Engineer 04/2016 to 07/2018
ZERO D INDUSTRIES PVT LTD – Mumbai
• Procurement of materials required and managing workforce to complete the project within
stipulated time and Budget
• Perform cost analysis and financial engineering to ensure project elements
• Preparation of Bill of Materials, Cutting plan, etc
• Designing and preparation of Fabrication drawings
• Analyzing the requirements, planning the modus operandi and evaluate time period to
complete the project by studying the scope of work, Limitations, restrictions pertaining to site
and sequencing the project element
• Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
Education
PGMP: General Management 01/2023 to 01/2024
Institute Of Management Technology - Ghaziabad
Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering 08/2012 to 03/2015
Walchand Institute of Technology - Solapur
Certifications
Certified Lean Six Sigma black Belt, ISEL/LSSBB/4532/22072021, 07/20/21
