Arturo Polo
About Arturo Polo
Arturo Polo is the Director of Procurement at MAXIMUS, with extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing across various industries.
Current Role at MAXIMUS
Arturo Polo currently holds the position of Director Of Procurement at MAXIMUS. He has been serving in this role since 2019 in Apex, North Carolina, United States. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing procurement operations, ensuring efficient sourcing of goods and services, and managing supplier relationships.
Previous Experience at Guidant Global
Before joining MAXIMUS, Arturo Polo worked as the Program/Procurement Director at Guidant Global for 11 months from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure in Colorado, USA, he was involved in optimizing procurement processes and managing supplier networks to enhance operational efficiency.
Background in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
Arturo Polo has an extensive background in procurement and strategic sourcing. He worked as the Director of Strategic Sourcing at TeleTech from 2012 to 2017 for 5 years in Englewood, CO. Additionally, he held roles at Cricket Wireless as Sr. Procurement Manager and Contract Administration Manager in the Greater Denver Area. His experience includes managing large procurement operations and vendor negotiations.
Educational Background
Arturo Polo obtained a Certificate in Procurement and Contracts Administration from the University of Virginia, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Universidad Externado de Colombia, where he studied from 1994 to 1998.
Key Achievements in Procurement
Arturo Polo has several notable achievements in his career. He played a key role in the critical response team during the pandemic, providing over $6M worth of PPE equipment to over 150 operational sites. Additionally, he successfully renegotiated a Managed Service Provider (MSP) contract worth over $300M per year, reducing fees by $1M annually. He also consolidated security guard suppliers, saving over $750K per year, and increased spend under management to approximately $500M, achieving inception-to-date savings of $4.2M.