Ashok Roy

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India36 yrs experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Achieved over $60 million in savings in procurement.
Led multimillion-dollar projects across technology and telecom sectors.
Expert in vendor development and cost optimization.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned procurement executive with extensive experience in telecom and technology sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

ProcurementProgram ManagementCost ReductionContract ManagementVendor ManagementContract NegotiationStrategic SourcingProject ManagementSupply Chain ManagementInventory Management

Other Skills

Partner Relationship ManagementOrder ManagementVendor DevelopmentInventory PlanningAlcatelTest & Measurement InstrumentationVerification and Validation (V&V)ServiceNowElectronic EngineeringCloud Computing IaaSIntegrated ProgramsAccount ManagementPurchase ManagementGlobal System for Mobile Communications (GSM)Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)

About

Results-driven executive with 30+ years of global leadership in procurement, contract management, and large-scale program governance across technology and telecom sectors. Expert in executing multimillion-dollar projects, driving operational excellence, and leading cross-functional teams for complex transformation projects. Proven track record in vendor development & cost optimization.

Experience

36 yrs

Total Experience

6 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Wipro

2 roles

Head of Purchasing

Jun 2010 – Feb 2026 · 15 yrs 8 mos

Wipro's Global Telecom Spend Management - Establishment of P2P CPO team, achieving remarkable savings of over US$ 60 million over a span of 5 years. Greater Toronto Airport Authority - Spearheaded the setup of the Procurement Desk, assuming control of existing contracts and implementing streamlined procurement processes. Olympus - Setup program office, Led a team of 30 associates, overseeing a $350 million contract encompassing Procure to Pay, Contract Management, Hardware and Software Asset Management & Customer RU Billing. GSK - Provided strategic IT Asset Management (ITAM - HW and SW) and Application Portfolio Management (APM) consulting, identifying process gaps and recommending tools. HSBC - Executing vendor consolidation initiatives for with contract value of $150 million. Managed lease spend of over $150 million, optimizing lease agreements and minimizing costs. Google - For multi-country Street View project, setup up contracts for survey deliveries and driver rate cards. Upfield: Development and implementation of HP Device as a Service (DAAS) solution.

Program ManagementContract ManagementProcurementVendor ManagementCost Reduction

Head – Purchase & Assets Management (Large Accounts)

Jun 2010 – Jan 2026 · 15 yrs 7 mos

a. Wipro's Global Telecom Spend Management - Establishment of P2P CPO team, achieving remarkable savings of over US$ 60 million over a span of 5 years.
b. Greater Toronto Airport Authority - Spearheaded the setup of the Procurement Desk, assuming control of existing contracts and implementing streamlined procurement processes.
c. Olympus - Setup program office, Led a team of 30 associates, overseeing a $350 million contract encompassing Procure to Pay, Contract Management, Hardware and Software Asset Management & Customer RU Billing.
d. GSK - Provided strategic IT Asset Management (ITAM - HW and SW) and Application Portfolio Management (APM) consulting, identifying process gaps and recommending tools.
e. HSBC - Executing vendor consolidation initiatives for with contract value of $150 million.
f. Managed lease spend of over $150 million, optimizing lease agreements and minimizing costs.
g. Google - For multi-country Street View project, setup up contracts for survey deliveries and driver rate cards.
h. Upfield: Development and implementation of HP Device as a Service (DAAS) solution.

Program ManagementContract ManagementProcurementPartner Relationship ManagementCost Reduction

Nortel networks

Global Procurement Manager

Jul 2004 – Jun 2010 · 5 yrs 11 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Executed one of the largest Turnkey GSM projects in Asia of over 7 Mn GSM Lines.
Responsible for Procurement of HW & SW solutions, VAS Applications, RF Portfolio, Test & Measurements equipment, Tower/Shelters & Services. Total Spend Managed – $ 150 Mn.
Handled Global MEN Portfolio as Procurement Prime. Managed a spend of $ 60 Mn.

Strategic SourcingProcurement

Lucent technologies

Manager Procurement

Mar 1999 – Jun 2004 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Supply Chain Management for Tata Teleservices, VSNL & HTIL accounts.
Order Management on Lucent Factories & other OEMs.
Indirect Procurement for Lucent India. Commodities handled - HR services, Hotels, Airlines, Facilities, Transports etc.
Implemented Ariba Platform across Lucent locations in India.

Supply Chain ManagementOrder ManagementProcurement

Lucent technologies india pvt. ltd.

Procurement Manager

Mar 1999 – Jun 2004 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Supply Chain Management for Tata Teleservices, VSNL & HTIL accounts. Order Management on Lucent Factories & other OEMs. Indirect Procurement for Lucent, Commodities handled - HR services, Hotels & Travel, Implemented Ariba Platform across Lucent locations in India.

Supply Chain ManagementOrder ManagementProcurement

Alcatel-lucent enterprise

Sr. Engineer Purchase & Vendor Development

Jul 1994 – Mar 1999 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

In-charge for Procurement of all Electronic components & Electro-Mechanical components, Computer & peripherals, power systems, Test Equipment and other direct to site materials
Developed over 400 items with Alcatel Labs in France. Indigenous manufacturers of sheet metal, plastics parts, PCBs, cables, connectors and electrical in nature.

ProcurementVendor DevelopmentVendor Management

Alcatel modi network systems ltd

Senior Engineer

Jul 1994 – Mar 1999 · 4 yrs 8 mos

In-charge for Procurement of all Electronic & Electro-Mechanical components, Computer & peripherals, Power systems, Cables, Test Equipment and other direct to site materials. Developed over 400 items (PCBs, Connectors, Cables & Components) with certification from Alcatel France Labs & ERTL and saved large Forex.

ProcurementVendor DevelopmentVendor Management

Calcom vision limited

Engineer Vendor Development

Dec 1990 – Jul 1994 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Greater Delhi Area

Procurement of Class A components, Inventory Planning, Development of new Suppliers for Electronics & Electro-mechanical items, Sheet Metal & Plastic components for TV Manufacturing Company.
Quality and Testing In-charge for TV Manufacturing.

ProcurementInventory PlanningInventory Management

Apple

Service Engineer

Dec 1990 – Dec 1990 · 0 mo · Greater Delhi Area

Calcom electronics ltd.

Quality Engineer

Jan 1990 – Jul 1994 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Procurement of Class A components, Inventory Planning, Development of new Suppliers for Electronics & Electro-mechanical items & Plastic components. Quality and Testing In-charge for TV Manufacturing OEM.

ProcurementInventory PlanningInventory Management