Hi, I'm Arjun!

Procurement Specialist Strategist Analyst Advisor Consultant

Based in France

Bordeaux based Procurement Professional with an edge in optimizing sourcing strategies for efficient supply chains, cost savings & sustainability

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Arjun Chakrathara

Procurement Professional& Specialist Strategist Analyst Advisor Consultant

Hello there! My name is Arjun Chakrathara. I am a procurement professional, and I'm deeply committed and passionate about optimising procurement processes and strategies.

With my Masters in International Purchasing & Innovation Management, I have honed the skills and expertise vital to ensure the success of your procurement needs. I relish every phase of the sourcing process, from dialogue to collaboration.

  • 10+

    Years of Experience
  • 50+

    Projects Completed
  • 30+

    Happy Clients
- Experience

Everything about me!

  • -2021-2022

    Technical Buyer EMEA- (AS Intern)

    DRIV Incorporated, Kontich,Belgium

    I had the privilege of interning as a technical buyer at DRiV Incorporated, a renowned global provider of automotive components and services. With its footprint in over 150 countries, DRiV stands as an influential force in the automotive realm, tirelessly pushing the boundaries of innovation and championing sustainability to reshape the future of mobility. DRiV's extensive product suite encompasses brakes, chassis, engine components, steering mechanisms, thermal management systems, and wipers. Beyond products, they offer an array of services, from remanufacturing to engineering and distribution. Their dedication to advancement is evident in their investments in cutting-edge technologies, like electric and self-driving vehicles, all while prioritizing a reduced environmental footprint. During my tenure, I engaged in diverse projects aimed at refining DRiV's procurement efficiencies. I spearheaded the strategic exploration of supplier partnerships within the burgeoning African auto market. Furthermore, I adeptly orchestrated the transfer of components and injection moulds between suppliers, unlocking considerable cost efficiencies. Working in tandem with the product development squad, I was pivotal in identifying optimal materials and components for the introduction of new products in engine and transmission sectors across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. My experiences provided a deep dive into crafting procurement tactics to guarantee cost-efficient sourcing of materials, parts, and machinery. I was actively involved in the global vendor development, rigorously evaluating suppliers on quality, dependability, and cost metrics. Handling documentation, from RFIs to RFQs, I took charge of quote analyses, price negotiations, and contract drafting. I maintained robust supplier relationships, conducted audits, ensured adherence to standards, and streamlined approval processes for PPAP, PSW, and BOM. My efforts in analysing cost discrepancies and performing spend analyses were instrumental in crafting monthly cost-saving reports. Additionally, I was part of the team that leveraged the Lean Six Sigma framework to pinpoint potential improvements in our purchasing procedures. Reflecting on my internship, I'm immensely proud of my contributions and the knowledge I amassed. This experience has equipped me with invaluable insights that I believe will greatly serve my evolving career. Eagerly, I look forward to my continued association with DRiV and propelling their vision further.

  • -2019-2021

    Buyer - (Student)

    Carrefour Retail, Bengaluru, India

    During my master's studies, I had the privilege of serving as a procurement assistant at Carrefour Retail in Bordeaux, France. Carrefour is more than just a store; it's a behemoth in the retail landscape. Originating from Massy, France, this multinational retail titan stands as the world's eighth-largest retailer by revenue. With a sprawling network of hypermarkets, grocery stores, and convenience outlets that number 13,894 across over 30 countries, Carrefour has etched its mark. These stores house everything from food and beverages to household items and electronics, consistently upholding Carrefour's pledge of superior quality products at competitive prices. In this dynamic environment, my role was multifaceted. I was a steady support to the store manager, particularly in the realms of procurement and inventory management. Together, we ensured that our deliveries were always timely, and we keenly forecasted the weekly demand for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). With an eye for detail, I managed our store's inventory, ensuring that our stock levels were always optimal. Restocking wasn't just a reactive task; it was about anticipating our customers' needs and initiating replenishment orders accordingly. Furthermore, strategy was paramount. The store manager and I collaborated intensively to develop and implement key procurement strategies. Our approach was grounded in efficiency: we adopted just-in-time purchasing methods, ensuring that our store ordered goods precisely when needed. Seasonal shifts bring with them varied consumer demands, and here again, my role was crucial. I assisted the manager in seasonal forecasting, predicting the ebb and flow of product demands as seasons changed. Looking at my time at Carrefour Retail, the sense of accomplishment is profound. Not only did I contribute tangibly to the store's operations, but I also amassed a wealth of experience that I'm confident will serve me well as I advance in my procurement career. It's a journey I'm genuinely excited about, knowing I have the skills and insights to make meaningful contributions to businesses in the future.

  • -2017 - 2019

    Procurement Engineer

    UMAC Avionics, Bengaluru, India

    At UMAC Avionics, a distinguished marketing and consulting company in India established in 1987, I wore the hat of a procurement engineer. This firm, deeply embedded in the aerospace and defence industries, has built its reputation through steadfast commitments to quality and client satisfaction. UMAC Avionics, through its global partnerships with various manufacturers, exemplifies sustainable, quality-driven growth, enhancing value to its broad clientele, which includes eminent entities such as the Indian Air Force, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Space Research Organisation. The ethos of UMAC Avionics revolves around delivering unparalleled service and unwavering support, and this is made possible by a team of seasoned professionals. They bring to the table a depth of expertise and knowledge, ensuring that the unique demands of every client are met. During my tenure, my role saw me navigating a spectrum of responsibilities. Collaborating closely with the procurement team, I identified countries where we could source raw materials and avionic equipment at a reduced cost, ushering in a significant financial advantage for the firm. I also delved deep into client tender documents, discerning their key stipulations, and ensuring our submissions perfectly aligned with their requirements. My quest for efficiency led me to conduct comprehensive global supplier research, focusing on those providing aerospace-grade materials and equipment. Through this, I facilitated the generation and dispatch of RFQs and RFPs to potential suppliers. One of the highlights of my role was leveraging reverse auctions. This strategy ensured we consistently landed the best prices for our raw materials and equipment. Alongside this, I kept a keen eye on the market, analyzing competitor activities to ensure our pricing remained sharp and competitive. Negotiating contracts with suppliers became second nature to me, and these negotiations played a pivotal role in consolidating our market position. To keep the operations streamlined, I maintained a structured database encompassing all tender documents and pertinent information. This database became an invaluable tool, simplifying tracking and ensuring we missed no opportunities. Furthermore, I routinely provided guidance to the sales team, illuminating potential tender opportunities and clarifying any technical uncertainties. An integral part of my role was also liaising with internal teams, ensuring a seamless transition from purchase requisitions to the issuance of purchase orders. This coordination ensured we always met our delivery commitments, both in terms of timing and budget. Looking back, my time at UMAC Avionics fills me with a sense of accomplishment. Every strategy implemented, every negotiation conducted, and every process streamlined has left an indelible mark on the company's success trajectory. As I set my sights on future opportunities in procurement, I carry with me a rich tapestry of experiences, ready to help other businesses scale new heights..

  • -2015 - 2017

    Jr. Project Engineer(Procurement)

    Prism Surface Coating, Bengaluru, India

    My professional journey began at Prism Surface Coatings, a global frontrunner and one of India's premier entities in the domain of turnkey powder coating lines/plants, liquid painting plants/lines, and various other industry essentials like paint booths, blast rooms, and 3-axis painting platforms. A testament to Prism's global footprint is its 700+ installations sprawled across 30+ countries. The company's acquisition of OMT Surface Teknik Germany, a trailblazer in powder coating lines and painting plants, further bolstered its portfolio, enabling it to offer German-engineered solutions at Indian manufacturing costs. Within this dynamic setting, I assumed the role of a Junior Project Engineer specializing in procurement. My mandate involved closely liaising with diverse teams to discern procurement needs, leading the charge in actualizing these requirements in line with established protocols. My tenure saw me nurturing robust vendor relationships, orchestrating contract negotiations, ensuring cost-efficiency, and guaranteeing the punctual arrival of vital raw materials and services. I was at the helm of the procure-to-pay (P2P) trajectory, ensuring meticulous and compliant record-keeping. Financial acumen played a pivotal role in my functions, be it monitoring project finances, discerning avenues for economizing, or instituting effective cost containment methodologies. I frequently dabbled in intricate aspects of contract management, steering negotiations and effectively resolving discrepancies. Keeping stakeholders in the loop was vital; I routinely updated them about procurement milestones and swiftly tackled arising challenges. My independent oversight extended to the annual maintenance contracts' procurement, where I brought innovation to the table, devising procurement blueprints for consumables and logistics. This strategy bore fruit, translating into cost reductions to the tune of approximately INR 0.3 million for each project. Additionally, I made significant strides in the strategic planning realm of the Business Development division, pioneering the introduction of the globe's most expansive digital repository on powder coating and painting lines.

- Education

Education Details

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  • 01

    KEDGE Business School

    Masters in International Purchasing and Innovation Management

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  • 02

    Anna University

    Bachelor of Engineering(BE), Mechanical Engineering

    Elisc is a leading web design agency with an award-winning design team that creates innovative, effective websites that capture your brand, improve your conversion rates, and maximize your revenue to help grow your business and achieve your goals.

    In today’s digital world, your website is the first interaction consumers have with your business. That's why almost 95 percent of a user’s first impression relates to web design. It’s also why web design services can have an immense impact on your company’s bottom line.

    That’s why more companies are not only reevaluating their website’s design but also partnering with Elisc, the web design agency that’s driven more than $2.4 billion in revenue for its clients. With over 50 web design awards under our belt, we're confident we can design a custom website that drives sales for your unique business.

  • 03

    Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

    +2

    Elisc is a leading web design agency with an award-winning design team that creates innovative, effective websites that capture your brand, improve your conversion rates, and maximize your revenue to help grow your business and achieve your goals.

    In today’s digital world, your website is the first interaction consumers have with your business. That's why almost 95 percent of a user’s first impression relates to web design. It’s also why web design services can have an immense impact on your company’s bottom line.

    That’s why more companies are not only reevaluating their website’s design but also partnering with Elisc, the web design agency that’s driven more than $2.4 billion in revenue for its clients. With over 50 web design awards under our belt, we're confident we can design a custom website that drives sales for your unique business.

- Credentials

My Credentials

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  • 01

    Excel: PivotTables for Beginners

    LinkedIn

    Elisc is a leading web design agency with an award-winning design team that creates innovative, effective websites that capture your brand, improve your conversion rates, and maximize your revenue to help grow your business and achieve your goals.

    In today’s digital world, your website is the first interaction consumers have with your business. That's why almost 95 percent of a user’s first impression relates to web design. It’s also why web design services can have an immense impact on your company’s bottom line.

    That’s why more companies are not only reevaluating their website’s design but also partnering with Elisc, the web design agency that’s driven more than $2.4 billion in revenue for its clients. With over 50 web design awards under our belt, we're confident we can design a custom website that drives sales for your unique business.

  • 02

    PowerPoint 2016 with Office 365

    Skillsoft

    Elisc is a leading web design agency with an award-winning design team that creates innovative, effective websites that capture your brand, improve your conversion rates, and maximize your revenue to help grow your business and achieve your goals.

    In today’s digital world, your website is the first interaction consumers have with your business. That's why almost 95 percent of a user’s first impression relates to web design. It’s also why web design services can have an immense impact on your company’s bottom line.

    That’s why more companies are not only reevaluating their website’s design but also partnering with Elisc, the web design agency that’s driven more than $2.4 billion in revenue for its clients. With over 50 web design awards under our belt, we're confident we can design a custom website that drives sales for your unique business.

  • 03

    COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    The Johns Hopkins University

    Elisc is a leading web design agency with an award-winning design team that creates innovative, effective websites that capture your brand, improve your conversion rates, and maximize your revenue to help grow your business and achieve your goals.

    In today’s digital world, your website is the first interaction consumers have with your business. That's why almost 95 percent of a user’s first impression relates to web design. It’s also why web design services can have an immense impact on your company’s bottom line.

    That’s why more companies are not only reevaluating their website’s design but also partnering with Elisc, the web design agency that’s driven more than $2.4 billion in revenue for its clients. With over 50 web design awards under our belt, we're confident we can design a custom website that drives sales for your unique business.

  • 04

    Project Management Introduction

    Skillsoft

    Elisc is a leading web design agency with an award-winning design team that creates innovative, effective websites that capture your brand, improve your conversion rates, and maximize your revenue to help grow your business and achieve your goals.

    In today’s digital world, your website is the first interaction consumers have with your business. That's why almost 95 percent of a user’s first impression relates to web design. It’s also why web design services can have an immense impact on your company’s bottom line.

    That’s why more companies are not only reevaluating their website’s design but also partnering with Elisc, the web design agency that’s driven more than $2.4 billion in revenue for its clients. With over 50 web design awards under our belt, we're confident we can design a custom website that drives sales for your unique business.

  • 05

    Supply Chain Foundations

    LinkedIn

    Elisc is a leading web design agency with an award-winning design team that creates innovative, effective websites that capture your brand, improve your conversion rates, and maximize your revenue to help grow your business and achieve your goals.

    In today’s digital world, your website is the first interaction consumers have with your business. That's why almost 95 percent of a user’s first impression relates to web design. It’s also why web design services can have an immense impact on your company’s bottom line.

    That’s why more companies are not only reevaluating their website’s design but also partnering with Elisc, the web design agency that’s driven more than $2.4 billion in revenue for its clients. With over 50 web design awards under our belt, we're confident we can design a custom website that drives sales for your unique business.

  • 06

    Navigating Challenging Situations with Diplomacy and Tact

    Skillsoft

    Elisc is a leading web design agency with an award-winning design team that creates innovative, effective websites that capture your brand, improve your conversion rates, and maximize your revenue to help grow your business and achieve your goals.

    In today’s digital world, your website is the first interaction consumers have with your business. That's why almost 95 percent of a user’s first impression relates to web design. It’s also why web design services can have an immense impact on your company’s bottom line.

    That’s why more companies are not only reevaluating their website’s design but also partnering with Elisc, the web design agency that’s driven more than $2.4 billion in revenue for its clients. With over 50 web design awards under our belt, we're confident we can design a custom website that drives sales for your unique business.

  • 07

    Strategic Negotiation

    LinkedIn

    Elisc is a leading web design agency with an award-winning design team that creates innovative, effective websites that capture your brand, improve your conversion rates, and maximize your revenue to help grow your business and achieve your goals.

    In today’s digital world, your website is the first interaction consumers have with your business. That's why almost 95 percent of a user’s first impression relates to web design. It’s also why web design services can have an immense impact on your company’s bottom line.

    That’s why more companies are not only reevaluating their website’s design but also partnering with Elisc, the web design agency that’s driven more than $2.4 billion in revenue for its clients. With over 50 web design awards under our belt, we're confident we can design a custom website that drives sales for your unique business.

  • 08

    Competitive Strategy

    LinkedIn

    Elisc is a leading web design agency with an award-winning design team that creates innovative, effective websites that capture your brand, improve your conversion rates, and maximize your revenue to help grow your business and achieve your goals.

    In today’s digital world, your website is the first interaction consumers have with your business. That's why almost 95 percent of a user’s first impression relates to web design. It’s also why web design services can have an immense impact on your company’s bottom line.

    That’s why more companies are not only reevaluating their website’s design but also partnering with Elisc, the web design agency that’s driven more than $2.4 billion in revenue for its clients. With over 50 web design awards under our belt, we're confident we can design a custom website that drives sales for your unique business.

  • 09

    Global Strategy

    LinkedIn

    Elisc is a leading web design agency with an award-winning design team that creates innovative, effective websites that capture your brand, improve your conversion rates, and maximize your revenue to help grow your business and achieve your goals.

    In today’s digital world, your website is the first interaction consumers have with your business. That's why almost 95 percent of a user’s first impression relates to web design. It’s also why web design services can have an immense impact on your company’s bottom line.

    That’s why more companies are not only reevaluating their website’s design but also partnering with Elisc, the web design agency that’s driven more than $2.4 billion in revenue for its clients. With over 50 web design awards under our belt, we're confident we can design a custom website that drives sales for your unique business.

  • 10

    Financial Literacy

    Macquarie University

    Elisc is a leading web design agency with an award-winning design team that creates innovative, effective websites that capture your brand, improve your conversion rates, and maximize your revenue to help grow your business and achieve your goals.

    In today’s digital world, your website is the first interaction consumers have with your business. That's why almost 95 percent of a user’s first impression relates to web design. It’s also why web design services can have an immense impact on your company’s bottom line.

    That’s why more companies are not only reevaluating their website’s design but also partnering with Elisc, the web design agency that’s driven more than $2.4 billion in revenue for its clients. With over 50 web design awards under our belt, we're confident we can design a custom website that drives sales for your unique business.

  • 11

    Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

    Macquarie Business School

    Elisc is a leading web design agency with an award-winning design team that creates innovative, effective websites that capture your brand, improve your conversion rates, and maximize your revenue to help grow your business and achieve your goals.

    In today’s digital world, your website is the first interaction consumers have with your business. That's why almost 95 percent of a user’s first impression relates to web design. It’s also why web design services can have an immense impact on your company’s bottom line.

    That’s why more companies are not only reevaluating their website’s design but also partnering with Elisc, the web design agency that’s driven more than $2.4 billion in revenue for its clients. With over 50 web design awards under our belt, we're confident we can design a custom website that drives sales for your unique business.

  • 12

    Certified Professional AutoCAD 2013

    Adobe

    Elisc is a leading web design agency with an award-winning design team that creates innovative, effective websites that capture your brand, improve your conversion rates, and maximize your revenue to help grow your business and achieve your goals.

    In today’s digital world, your website is the first interaction consumers have with your business. That's why almost 95 percent of a user’s first impression relates to web design. It’s also why web design services can have an immense impact on your company’s bottom line.

    That’s why more companies are not only reevaluating their website’s design but also partnering with Elisc, the web design agency that’s driven more than $2.4 billion in revenue for its clients. With over 50 web design awards under our belt, we're confident we can design a custom website that drives sales for your unique business.

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- Portfolio

Portfolio & Details

  • PROCUREMENT STRATEGIST
  • STRATEGIC SOURCING
  • ANALYSIS - COST / DATA
  • PROCUREMENT PROCESSING
  • LEAN SIX SIGMA | KPI METRICS
  • RFQ, RFI, RFP PROTOCOLS
  • BOM DOCUMENTATION
  • E-SOURCING
  • ERP | SAP | POS
  • MATERIAL RESOURCE PLANNING (MRP)
  • PO CREATION
  • SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS
  • VENDOR MANAGEMENT
  • POWER NEGOTIATOR
  • MARKET TRENDS
  • ESG NORMS
  • QUALITY CONTROL / ASSURANCE
  • RISK MANAGEMENT
  • BUSINESS ACUMEN
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
  • TECHNICAL PROFICENCY
  • ADVANCED EXCEL
  • ANSYS | POWER BI
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- Blog

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bastille Day visit strengthens India-France relations, rooted in shared values of strategic autonomy and independent thinking.. My latest article published in the prestigious RSS periodical "Organiser," wherein I covered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recently concluded visit to Paris to commemorate the Bastille Day celebrations.

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