R. Oğuz Arık
About R. Oğuz Arık
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
R. Oğuz Arık serves as the Senior Manager of EMEA Sourcing Excellence at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Chester, England, United Kingdom, he focuses on optimizing procurement and sourcing strategies across the EMEA region. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management to drive efficiencies and deliver significant cost savings.
Previous Experience at Santa Farma Pharmaceuticals
From 2018 to 2021, R. Oğuz Arık worked as the Procurement Director at Santa Farma Pharmaceuticals. During his tenure in Istanbul, Turkey, he was responsible for overseeing the procurement functions and aligning sourcing strategies with the company’s business objectives. He implemented various initiatives to improve procurement processes and achieve operational efficiency.
Roles at Biofarma İlaç
R. Oğuz Arık held multiple leadership roles at Biofarma İlaç in Istanbul, Turkey. He served as Director of Procurement, Logistics, and Support Functions from 2016 to 2017, and as Procurement Director from 2015 to 2016. His contributions included streamlining logistics operations and enhancing procurement practices through the use of advanced systems and tools.
Career at Bayer plc
R. Oğuz Arık had an extensive career at Bayer plc, holding various key positions. He was the Head of Regional Procurement for UK & Ireland from 2011 to 2015 in Newbury, England, United Kingdom. Prior to that, he served as the Head of Corporate Procurement from 2008 to 2010, and as Head of Procurement & Logistics for Bayer HealthCare from 2005 to 2008, both in Istanbul, Turkey. His responsibilities included developing procurement strategies, optimizing logistics, and ensuring compliance with procurement standards.
Digital Transformation in Procurement
R. Oğuz Arık has played a pivotal role in implementing digital transformation initiatives in the procurement, supply chain, and logistics processes. He has advocated for and utilized technologies such as SAP MM-SRM, SAP PP, e-sourcing tools, and P2P systems. These initiatives have enabled organizations to standardize procurement activities, demonstrate value contributions through KPIs, and maintain sourcing compliance.