Arun kumar R — Operations Associate

Experienced Procurement Manager with a strong background in hospitality procurement, managing both project-based sourcing and day-to-day operational requirements for commercial kitchens. I’ve successfully led the end-to-end procurement for three new kitchen developments across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, supporting leadership teams in sourcing critical infrastructure like HVAC systems, kitchen equipment, exhaust hoods, and fire suppression systems. This includes handling multiple RFQs, conducting cost and timeline negotiations, structuring payment terms, and implementing vendor retention strategies to ensure maximum cost efficiency and smooth execution. Beyond Capex/Opex projects, I also manage daily sourcing needs for kitchens including fruits, vegetables, groceries, perishables, small wares, and consumables, ensuring consistent quality, timely delivery, and reliable vendor performance. My work bridges both strategic and operational procurement, contributing to seamless kitchen operations and cost-effective supply chain management. Core Competencies: • End-to-End Capex & Opex Sourcing (Kitchen Infrastructure) • Operational Procurement for Kitchen Supplies • SAP MM – Procurement Process Integration & Execution • RFQ Management, Comparative Analysis & Negotiation • Vendor Development, Performance Monitoring & Retention • Cost Optimization, Contract Structuring & Payment Planning • Cross-Functional Collaboration with Chefs, Consultants & Leadership Teams • Multi-location Project Execution (Bengaluru | Hyderabad | Mumbai) I believe in building transparent, value-driven supply chains that deliver not just products but consistency, quality, and long-term partnership. Whether it’s setting up a kitchen from scratch or ensuring daily supplies reach on time, I bring structure, agility, and accountability to every step of the process.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Procurement Manager specializing in Hospitality and Supply Chain Management.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 10 yrs 6 mos