Ajay Ahuja
About Ajay Ahuja
Ajay Ahuja is the Head of Technology Category Sourcing and Supply Chain Management at STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited, with over 25 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management across various industries. He previously held senior roles at British Telecom and Bharti Airtel, and he studied Mechanical Engineering at Jamia Millia Islamia.
Current Role at Sterlite Technologies
Ajay Ahuja serves as the Head of Technology Category Sourcing & Supply Chain Management at Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) since 2020. In this role, he leads initiatives in third-party capability building and delivery within the NETMOD area. His responsibilities include overseeing safe and smart city solutions, data center builds, enterprise network modernization, and IP/transport solutions. Ahuja's leadership focuses on developing category strategies for B2B businesses, particularly in large enterprises and telecommunications.
Previous Experience in Procurement Management
Prior to his current position, Ajay Ahuja held several key roles in procurement management. He worked at British Telecom as a Senior Procurement Manager from 2016 to 2019 in Gurgaon, India. Before that, he was with Bharti Airtel Limited, where he served as Deputy General Manager from 2011 to 2016 and Senior Manager from 2007 to 2010. His early career included a role as an Assistant Manager at Hutch from 2004 to 2005 and as a Deputy Engineer at Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited from 1995 to 2004.
Educational Background
Ajay Ahuja completed his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Jamia Millia Islamia from 1991 to 1995. His foundational education includes completing the All India Secondary School Examination in 1988 and the Delhi Senior Secondary Certificate Examination in 1990. He attended Saraswati Bal Mandir for his secondary education and Government Model Boys S S School No 1 for his higher secondary education.
Expertise in Supply Chain and Procurement
Ajay Ahuja possesses over 25 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management across various sectors, including telecommunications, IT, and original equipment manufacturing. His expertise encompasses influencing, negotiation, collaboration, and stakeholder management. He has a proven track record in setting up shared service centers and managing procurement operations for both B2C and B2B organizations in a global context.
Skills and Professional Development
Ahuja has developed strong analytical and communication skills, which support his ability to interpret financial data for decision-making. He focuses on creating innovative solutions and drives go-to-market alliances with global OEMs to enhance sustainable system integration services revenue. His leadership in category strategy development is vital for B2B businesses, particularly in the telecommunications sector and citizen networks.