Vikash Kumar
About Vikash Kumar
Vikash Kumar is a Senior Sourcing Manager in Global Sourcing at Airtel, where he has worked since 2015. He has a diverse background in sourcing and management, having held positions at companies such as Larsen & Toubro, EY, McKinsey & Company, Microsoft, and Nokia.
Current Role at Airtel
Vikash Kumar serves as a Senior Sourcing Manager in Global Sourcing at Airtel. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the company's procurement strategies and supplier management. His role involves overseeing sourcing operations to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the supply chain. Based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, he has accumulated significant experience in managing global sourcing initiatives over the past nine years.
Previous Experience in Heavy Engineering
Before joining Airtel, Vikash Kumar worked at Larsen & Toubro as an Assistant Manager in the Heavy Engineering Division from 2007 to 2010. During his three years in this role, he was involved in various projects that required expertise in sourcing and supply chain management within the heavy engineering sector.
Education and Expertise
Vikash Kumar holds a Master of Business Administration from S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, which he completed in 2010. He also earned a Master of Technology and Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, where he studied from 2002 to 2007. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in management and engineering principles.
Career Progression and Roles
Vikash Kumar has held various roles in prominent organizations throughout his career. He worked as an Executive in Transaction Advisory Services at EY for one month in 2010. He then completed a two-month internship at McKinsey & Company in 2011. Following that, he served as a Manager in Materials Management Operations at Microsoft from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he worked at Nokia as an Availability Specialist in Mechanics and Connectivity Sourcing from 2012 to 2014.