Varunraj Singh

Operations Associate

Dubai, United Arab Emirates18 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in global sourcing and procurement strategies.
Proven track record of cost reductions and process improvements.
Strong leadership in managing multimillion procurement portfolios.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Procurement and Sourcing Expert specializing in IT and Cloud Services.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic SourcingProcurementSupply Chain ManagementCost OptimizationCloud ComputingVendor ManagementGlobal SourcingSupplier ManagementSoftware ProcurementData AnalysisContract ManagementSourcingProject Management

Other Skills

Budget MonitoringCloud Computing IaaSContract NegotiationERP SoftwareEnterprise Risk ManagementIT ProcurementIT SourcingLogisticsManagementMicrosoft AzureMicrosoft OfficeNegotiationNew Business DevelopmentProcurement ContractsProfessional Services

About

Senior Procurement Professional - Specializing in global sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, and contract negotiations across technology, software, hardware, cloud services, and IT outsourcing. Leading large-scale procurement operations, managing supplier relationships and executing strategic sourcing initiatives. Negotiating complex contracts and optimized vendor governance to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and improve procurement processes. Managing multimillion procurement portfolios, consolidating supplier bases, streamlining sourcing strategies, and improving cost structures. Delivering cost reductions through innovative sourcing models, automation, and process improvements. Leading cloud adoption, IT transformations, and procurement system implementations to improve operational performance. Connect with me or contact me on varun0629142@gmail.com

Experience

Swarovski

Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing- Digital and IT

Apr 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Leading Digital and IT Strategic sourcing. Leading AI Sourcing initiatives and key MSP and Digital vendors across the globe

Supplier Relationship ManagementStrategic SourcingProcurement

Orbus international

Associate Director

Jan 2022 – Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Established the procurement function, managing strategic sourcing for technology, cloud, and infrastructure while executing high-profile RFPs and reducing technology sourcing costs by 25%.

Project ManagementSupply Chain ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementStrategic SourcingProcurement

Gap inc.

Senior Sourcing Manager

Sep 2021 – Jan 2022 · 4 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Managed sourcing and procurement for software, cybersecurity, and infrastructure, overseeing commercial separation of IT spend and negotiating high-value agreements, including a 37M AED ELA renewal.

Procurement ContractsSupply Chain OptimizationSupply ChainSupply Chain OperationsRisk ManagementProcurement+1

Ola

Senior Procurement Manager

Sep 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Oversaw tech sourcing for Ola Electric and Ola Group, optimizing software and hardware procurement, auditing contracts, and executing cost-saving strategies that avoided tens of millions in operational costs.

ERP SoftwareBudget MonitoringCost OptimizationStrategySenior Stakeholder ManagementProcurement

Uber

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Jun 2019 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Led global technology procurement, optimizing indirect spend across software, cloud, and professional services while implementing an end-to-end procurement strategy across multiple business units.

Enterprise Risk ManagementMicrosoft AzureSupplier NegotiationCloud Computing IaaSProfessional ServicesCloud Computing+1

Commonwealth bank

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Jun 2018 – Jun 2019 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Managed strategic sourcing for software and services across 15 technology platforms, overseeing RFPs and negotiations for 185M AED in technology contracts, licenses, and professional services.

Supplier EvaluationRFPVendor ManagementSupplier Risk ManagementIT ProcurementProcurement

Tower research capital

Procurement Manager

May 2017 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Oversaw procurement for software, services, and contingent workforce, managing global negotiations and IT sourcing across key APAC markets to optimize vendor selection and cost efficiency.

Supplier SourcingGlobal SourcingSupplier RationalizationNew Business DevelopmentRFP DesignSupplier Management

Credit suisse

Technology Sourcing Manager

Nov 2015 – May 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Managed 735M AED in global technology and software vendor spend, leading procurement strategy, supplier relationships, cloud governance, and compliance while optimizing pricing and data residency.

Software as a Service (SaaS)Six SigmaNegotiationTotal Cost of OwnershipData AnalysisSoftware Procurement

Astra group

Assistant Procurement and Project Manager

Jun 2009 – Nov 2015 · 6 yrs 5 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Developed a global sourcing strategy for external manufacturing and direct materials, established manufacturing sites, and maintained vendor relationships across 11 countries.

IT SourcingContract NegotiationStrategic PlanningContract ManagementPurchasingStrategic Sourcing

Bosch uk

Buyer

Sep 2007 – Jun 2009 · 1 yr 9 mos · Greater London, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Collaborated with Bosch USA and South Africa on product development and new product introductions for major automobile clients while managing inventory, supplier audits, and procurement.

Project PlanningMicrosoft OfficeSourcingManagementLogisticsProject Management