Samiran Bharadwaj, Cpp, Cscs, Apscm, Prince2 Practitioner
About Samiran Bharadwaj, Cpp, Cscs, Apscm, Prince2 Practitioner
Samiran Bharadwaj serves as the Group Category Head for ICT Procurement at AirAsia, where he has worked since 2023. With over 13 years of experience in global supply chain consulting and procurement, he has a proven track record of reducing costs and streamlining processes.
Work at AirAsia
Currently, Samiran Bharadwaj serves as the Group Category Head for ICT Procurement at AirAsia, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing procurement strategies and managing vendor relationships to enhance the company's digital capabilities. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Manager in ICT Enterprise Solutions & Digital Supply Chain at AirAsia from 2020 to 2023. During his tenure, he streamlined software procurement processes and achieved significant cost reductions in IT administration.
Previous Experience in Procurement and Consulting
Before joining AirAsia, Bharadwaj worked at Accenture in India as part of the Global Sourcing & Category Management team from 2014 to 2018. He also held the position of Supply Chain Consultant at Deloitte for one year in 2013-2014. Earlier in his career, he was involved in Global Vendor Risk Management at HSBC from 2010 to 2013. His diverse experience spans over 13 years in global supply chain consulting and procurement outsourcing.
Education and Expertise
Samiran Bharadwaj holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance and Financial Management Services from Bhavans College, which he completed from 2011 to 2013. He also earned an Advanced Program in Supply Chain Management (APSCM) from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, focusing on research in supply chain fundamentals from 2016 to 2017. His qualifications include certifications in Cpp, Cscs, and Prince2 Practitioner.
Achievements in Cost Reduction and Vendor Management
Bharadwaj has achieved notable financial impacts in his roles, including P&L savings of US$250 million through strategic vendor management. He has successfully reduced IT administration costs by 30% while managing strategic vendor partnerships with major companies such as IBM, Oracle, and Microsoft. His goal is to establish a strategic and integrated procurement function that aligns with AirAsia's vision of becoming a digital airline.
Skills and Competencies
Samiran Bharadwaj possesses strong skills in customer relationship management, analytical skills, and manufacturing process improvement. His extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management equips him with the ability to manage complex vendor relationships and drive efficiency in procurement processes.