 Led end-to-end IT procurement for hardware, software, and services, overseeing vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, and project execution. Achieved over $500K in annual cost savings using a SaaS company while maintaining GDPR and InfoSec compliance. Implemented procurement optimization tools such as Coupa / Ariba, driving a 15% reduction in operational costs by enhancing budget accuracy and spend management, while ensuring strict adherence to GDPR and InfoSec protocols. Streamlined software license management, ensuring compliance with GDPR, InfoSec, and industry standards. Reduced excess spend by 10% and supported secure, compliant project execution for global teams. Carry out strategic sourcing initiatives, including market research, vendor evaluations, and competitive bidding, to secure cost-effective, GDPR-compliant solutions, which resulted in significant reductions in procurement costs. Improved inventory management and demand forecasting processes, achieving a 20% reduction and aligning supply chain operations with GDPR and InfoSec standards to efficiently meet business and project demands.

 Managed end-to-end software license procurement and renewal processes, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements and securing cost-effective contracts, resulting in over $200K in annual savings through strategic vendor negotiations and bulk purchasing. Optimized IT asset procurement and leasing workflows, lower procurement lead times by 15% and achieving a 10% reduction in overall IT procurement costs by streamlining asset refresh, E-waste disposal, and inventory management. Conducted software license audits and compliance checks, identifying underutilized software and optimizing usage, which led to a 12% reduction in excess software spend and eliminated non-compliance penalties. Reconciled CMDB with lease management reports, driving a 10% savings in operational costs through accurate contract finalization, asset allocation, and better inventory management. Negotiated favourable terms with software vendors, optimized overall software license costs by 8% and ensuring long-term compliance with licensing policies while maintaining high-performance vendor relationships.