Avinash Oliver

Avinash Oliver is an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in managing procurement operations across various industries. Currently serving as Procurement Director and Hub Manager for Asia Pacific at BP since June 2010, Avinash is responsible for overseeing direct goods procurement in the Lubricants business and managing the supply chain for multiple manufacturing sites. Previous roles at BP include leading procurement for the Castrol business in ANZ and executing a strategic procurement plan for a joint venture dissolution project. Prior to BP, Avinash held strategic sourcing leadership positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, managing significant organizational spend, and served as Associate Program Manager at SAP Ariba, where project management skills were honed. Avinash began their career as a Senior Engineer at Hero Honda Motors, focusing on vendor development and cost optimization. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University.