Ayush Kumar — Operations Associate
I’m a Strategic Sourcing and Procurement professional with over 4 years of experience at Cisco, driving cost efficiency, supplier excellence, and category growth across the APJC region. My focus lies in supplier negotiation, category strategy, and risk mitigation — ensuring business continuity while maximizing value. An MBA in Supply Chain Management from IIM Mumbai (formerly NITIE) has shaped my analytical and systems-thinking approach to sourcing. I’m passionate about blending data-driven insights with strategic partnerships to transform procurement into a value creator for the business. Outside work, I stay grounded through music, football, and photography — creative outlets that keep me curious and connected.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Strategic Sourcing and Procurement specialist in the B2B sector.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 4 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Management
- Operations Management
- Data Analysis
- Category Management
Career Highlights
- Over 4 years of procurement experience at Cisco.
- Expert in supplier negotiation and category strategy.
- MBA in Supply Chain Management from IIM Mumbai.
Work Experience
Cisco
Strategic Sourcing Specialist (CX) (2 yrs 7 mos)
Category and Supplier Specialist (2 yrs 2 mos)
TVS Motor Company
Management Intern (1 mo)
Tata Steel
Management Intern (2 mos)
FM Logistic
Winter Manegement Intern (1 mo)
Bharat Electronics
Summer Trainee (1 mo)
Public Works Departments
Summer Trainee (1 mo)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Indian Institute of Management Mumbai
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) at JSS Academy of Technical Education
Senior Secondary School at City Montessori School