Result-oriented Procurement and Sourcing professional with over 18 years of experience in global process management, transformation, transition, operations within shared services, procurement competency center and global business services operations.Displayed expertise in steering successful sourcing and procurement processes, orchestrating SAP Ariba implementations, and delivering substantial customer value across diverse industries including IT, Banking, Telecommunication, Earth Moving Equipment Manufacturing, Healthcare/Medical Devices Equipment Manufacturing, and Hospitality.Strategic expert in sourcing and procurement, contract & category management, spend analytics, and master data management with a keen capability to translate client needs into effective technical solutions; proven track record as a techno-functional expert in Ariba Strategic Sourcing Suite, Ariba Buying, Ariba-Icertis Contract Management, Ariba Network Integration (ANI), and Supplier Enablement, Ariba Supplier Network, Ariba Catalog, coupled with seamless integration of Ariba upstream with SAP ERP.Proficient in leading digital transformation initiatives and driving process optimization through Lean management and automation, resulting in streamlined sourcing and procurement operations. Actively participated to drive transformation implementation in a couple of organizations: Smith & Nephew PLC. and IHS Towers PLC, transformation for SAP Ariba.