Maria Loukas

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Procurement Specialist - Procurement and Supply Chain @ Telstra
Sydney, NSW, AU
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Greater Sydney Area, Australia, Australia
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About Maria Loukas

Demonstrated (over 20yrs) experience in the procurement industry. I have developed good insights and knowledge particularly in the following categories: Media & Marketing Services / IT Category / Facilities Management / Print & Professional Services. I am highly skilled across all areas of end to end procurement including Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract & Vendor Management, Supplier Relationships & Performance and Procure to Pay sectors.In my current role at Telstra, working in a fully Agile environment as a Procurement Specialist within the Procurement & Supply Chain Team, I manage a portfolio of ~50 contracts. As a result of multiple complex negotiations and RFP’s I have delivered year on year savings against productivity targets of at least 20% on a Category spend in excess of $400M. Working collaboratively within an Agile environment, including stepping up as Scrum Master at the early stages of Telstra’s Agile journey, gave me the opportunity to influence and share knowledge across the chapter and category structures which I enjoyed immensely as we worked towards our Agile maturity. Through my varied Procurement roles, I have developed successful partnering relationships with internal & external stakeholders at all levels, ensuring a high standard of professionalism and achievement of favourable commercial outcomes.

Maria Loukas's Current Company Details
Telstra

Telstra

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Procurement Specialist - Procurement and Supply Chain
Sydney, NSW, AU
Website:
telstra.com
Employees:
35339
Maria Loukas Work Experience Details
  • Telstra
    Procurement Specialist - Procurement And Supply Chain
    Telstra
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
  • Telstra
    Procurement Specialist - Procurement & Supply Chain
    Telstra Feb 2018 - Present
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    As a Procurement Specialist, working in a fully Agile environment within the Procurement & Supply Chain Team at Telstra, I manage a portfolio of ~50 contracts. As a result of multiple complex negotiations & RFP’s I have delivered year on year savings against productivity targets of at least 20% on a Category spend in excess of $400M. Working within a collaborative environment (including as Team Scrum Master) to share knowledge across the team groups and chapters. Applying best practice approaches and Governance across all Vendor Agreements and working with key stakeholders to develop continuous improvement and effective Performance measurement.Using relevant business insights and experience to contribute and develop robust team Category Plans.
  • Telstra
    Agile Scrum Master -Telstra Procurement
    Telstra Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    Working collaboratively within an Agile environment, as Scrum Master at the early stages of Telstra’s Agile journey, gave me the opportunity to influence and share knowledge across the chapter and category structures.Significantly contributing to the development and implementation of the strategic and operational activities within an Agile environment.Developed full capability in all processes, tools and cadence of Agile methodology.
  • Telstra
    Procurement Specialist - Media & Marketing Procurement
    Telstra Feb 2018 - Sep 2019
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    Managing various Procurement based requests originating from the Media and Marketing Business Units to a satisfactory outcome. Included Vendor Management and Strategic Sourcing processes, in a timely and accurate manner, managing commercial relationships with vendors who have sourcing arrangements and agreements with Telstra. Working within a dedicated strategic Procurement team to enable the Media and Marketing teams to achieve "Bigger & Better" outcomes through optimised commercial agreements with suppliers.
  • Transport For Nsw
    Procurement Manager
    Transport For Nsw May 2017 - Jan 2018
    Multiple Locations Across The State, Nsw, Au
    Working within the Category Management and Strategic Sourcing team at TfNSW as part of a professional team which specifically managed all ICT sourcing events and projects over $250K. The role assisted in providing commercial and coordinated source to contract services within the portfolio to support the Transport Cluster in reducing input costs as well as improving commercial returns by constant improvement in processes and service delivery.In this role I managed various ICT Sourcing projects across the Transport Cluster which ranged from software application services, computer hardware, telecommunications services, software maintenance services, digital design services and other professional IT services.
  • Transport For Nsw
    Procurement Coordinator
    Transport For Nsw May 2016 - Apr 2017
    Multiple Locations Across The State, Nsw, Au
    As a Procurement Coordinator I worked within the Category Management and Strategic Sourcing team at Transport for NSW as part of a professional team engaged in ensuring that the Transport Cluster maximises the potential of the procurement function within a specific procurement portfolio of spend categories.
  • Transport For Nsw
    Supplier Communications Officer
    Transport For Nsw Feb 2014 - May 2016
    Multiple Locations Across The State, Nsw, Au
    This role reported into the Manager Supplier Relationships & Performance and directly feeds into developing the relationships with key suppliers to maximise the supplier's full capability in addressing the strategic objectives and business plans of TfNSW.The position used various means across the Transport Cluster to maximise information availability to all potential users including using Intranet, circulars, team briefs and the arranging of user workshops. It feeds back information into the contract management process on difficulties that individuals and groups may be having in accessing services or receiving goods.
  • Portland Group, An Infosys Company
    Sourcing Specialist
    Portland Group, An Infosys Company Jun 2010 - Jan 2014
    Sydney, New South Wales, Au
    Portland provides corporate consultancy and implementation services for the procurement and supply chain industries. Working for our client Sydney Trains, initially assisting with the implementation of their (then) new procurement system Ariba. I performed the processes involved in receiving and vetting requisitions, certifying that orders comply with policy and procedures for the various Business Units undertaking spot buy purchases to the value of $0 - $250K for goods and services that could not be sourced within existing Contracts, Panels or supply arrangements, in various categories including Business Services, IT, Professional Services, Property Maintenance, Plant, Construction & Building, Track & Train.
  • Cos - Complete Office Supplies
    Sourcing Coordinator Print
    Cos - Complete Office Supplies Mar 2010 - Jun 2010
    Lidcombe, Nsw, Au
    Reporting to the Specialist Sourcing Team Leader, primary responsibilities were to:Assist clients with their range of printed stationery. Liaise extensively with customers & preferred printers. Increase the Print category by assisting in providing value add print solutions to clients at competitive rates.Ensure customer brand guidelines are met in every print run and that every print brief is met.Respond to internal & external customer enquiries regarding printed orders.Build on strategic supplier relationships.
  • Lion Co
    Supply Analyst
    Lion Co Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    Reported to: National Procurement Manager (National Foods Limited prior to becoming a Subsidiary of Lion Nathan)Responsibilities included:SAP Administration and Data Management•Ensuring prices and other supplier changes are implemented in a timely manner in SAP. •Providing reports and information on key suppliers monthly, quarterly & half yearly as appropriate.•Tracking and presenting data on movement of key indices – e.g. forex rates, plastic prices etc.Process and Supplier Management•Managing supplier contracts and assisting with supplier selection processes, Project managed some indirect Goods and Services Tenders for the team.•Managing and updating information on contracts in a central Document Management System in SAP•Communicating and administering policies as required for sourcing and procurement, with emphasis on compliance to preferred suppliers. •Managing internal processes related to creation of SAP data, including providing first level resolution on queries and issues related to procurement SAP data.Indirect Spend Tenders worked on during this period:- NSW Cleaning & Grounds Maintenance Tender - Office Equipment National Tender & Account Manage- Temporary Office Recruitment Services Tender - National

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