
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Specialist with 8+ years of experience delivering sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, procurement transformation, and cost optimization initiatives across IT, Telecom, Pharma/MedTech, Consulting, Financial Services, and Public Sector environments. Proven expertise in executing end-to-end strategic sourcing processes including spend analysis, market research, supplier due diligence, sourcing strategy development, RFI/RFP/RFQ management, bid evaluation, contract management, supplier relationship management, and supplier performance management. Experienced in SAP Ariba, Keelvar, Coupa, SAP S/4HANA, and eTenders platforms with a strong track record of delivering cost savings, mitigating supplier risks, and driving procurement excellence
* Supported strategic sourcing initiatives for pharmaceutical, MedTech, and public-sector clients through supplier analysis, market research, and sourcing optimization projects.
* Utilized Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer to evaluate supplier bids, perform scenario modelling, and identify sourcing opportunities.
* Supported GE Healthcare procurement transformation projects involving sourcing standardization, supplier assessment, contract governance, and procurement process improvement.
* Conducted supplier due diligence, supplier capability assessments, and procurement risk evaluations aligned with GDPR and ESG requirements.
* Contributed to procurement digitization initiatives resulting in approximately 15% cost savings and improved sourcing efficiency.
* Supported Teagasc procurement activities through the eTenders platform, gaining exposure to public procurement regulations, tender preparation, supplier engagement, bid evaluation, and compliance requirements.
* Assisted in supplier performance monitoring and procurement reporting activities.
* Managed end-to-end strategic sourcing activities for Software, Cloud, Networking, Telecom, and IT Services categories with annual spend exceeding $50M.
* Executed the complete sourcing lifecycle including spend analysis, market research, supplier identification, supplier due diligence, sourcing strategy development, RFI/RFP/RFQ management, bid evaluation, negotiation, contract execution, and supplier performance management.
* Led competitive sourcing events using SAP Ariba Sourcing and Contract Workspace to drive supplier competition and value creation.
* Performed total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, cost modelling, and financial evaluations to support sourcing recommendations and category strategies.
* Facilitated cross-functional sourcing teams involving Procurement, Finance, Legal, Operations, Engineering, and Business stakeholders.
* Led supplier negotiations that generated approximately 12% cost savings while improving contractual terms and service performance.
* Managed contract lifecycle activities including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, and renewing Master Service Agreements (MSA), Statements of Work (SOW), Software Licensing Agreements, and Professional Services Contracts.
* Developed supplier governance frameworks, supplier scorecards, and supplier relationship management programs for strategic suppliers.
* Conducted supplier risk assessments, capability evaluations, and financial analysis to strengthen supplier selection decisions.
* Managed supplier performance reviews, KPI tracking, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Partnered with Legal and Contract Management teams to ensure contract compliance and risk mitigation across global operations.
* Executed sourcing events for IT and Software categories across EMEA and Americas using SAP Ariba.
* Conducted supplier due diligence, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
* Developed supplier scorecards and KPI dashboards to monitor supplier performance and service delivery.
* Supported procurement teams in sourcing documentation, contract administration, and supplier management activities.
* Assisted in spend analysis, supplier evaluations, and sourcing recommendations.