Arun Varma MCIPS in

Arun Varma MCIPS

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Global Sourcing Lead - Macquarie Group Account at CBRE
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Arun Varma is a senior strategic procurement and supply chain leader with over 20 years of experience managing complex global sourcing for renowned organizations like CBRE, Macquarie Bank, and Coca-Cola. He possesses a unique combination of commercial and technical expertise, having driven results across both the private and public sectors in Australia.

He offers a distinct blend of expertise, having led strategic procurement for both top-tier private corporations and major public sector bodies like Transport for NSW and Sydney Trains.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Global Sourcing Lead - Macquarie Group Account
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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Global Supply Chains
Manages global sourcing for the Macquarie Group account at CBRE and has led teams and stakeholders across the Americas, EMEA, and Asian regions.
Public Sector Procurement
Possesses extensive experience leading procurement and strategy for major government entities, including Transport for NSW, RailCorp, and Sydney Trains.
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Work history

8-2015
Global Sourcing Lead - Macquarie Group Account
CBRE
10-2013 - 6-2015
Category Manager - Reform
Transport Sydney Trains
3-2012 - 9-2013
Principal Strategist, NSW Procurement
NSW Department of Finance & Services
2-2009 - 2-2012
Category Manager - Building & Construction / Plant Acquisition MRO, Strategic Procurement and Supply
RailCorp
6-2005 - 5-2008
Category Procurement Manager - Indirects / Sales & Marketing Equipment / MRO
Coca-Cola Amatil
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