With over 15 plus years of experience in various industries, I have a Master’s degree from Univ. of Waterloo, besides being a certified Supply chain & logistics professional , working as a regional lead for strategic procurement at Messer Canada Inc., a leading industrial gas company. I am responsible for developing and implementing the regional procurement strategy for commodity portfolios related to Gases, Welding goods & Safety products across the Americas region.I have successfully worked in diverse industries both in Government & private sectors. My journey began with Construction & Property management industry, where I first applied my theoretical knowledge to manage a manual purchasing & inventory management system, and realised cost savings. From there, I advanced to roles with a strong focus on managing Strategic sourcing of Multimillion Projects spreaded around locally & globally. Whether optimizing contracts or implementing systems, colleagues know I'll deliver results through analytical solutions, while being a team player.What really gets me excited is tackling new challenges. I've led projects from Construction, Transport, Utilities, Nuclear, Healthcare to Heavy industry, always focusing on the details to find strategical opportunities. But it's not just the numbers. I take pride in mentoring others to succeed. My core competencies include contract management, negotiation, cross-functional leadership, savings KPI, vendor rationalization, data optimization, RFX, and compliance. I have successfully managed major contracts and purchasing activities for specific commodity portfolios, resulting in significant savings and reduced vendor base. I have also led and supported complex RFX initiatives, ensuring vendor approval, compliance, and bidding process are followed. Additionally, I have collaborated with global and cross-country teams on data optimization projects and cross-referencing of items across vendors. My mission is to deliver value and efficiency to the organization and its stakeholders through strategic sourcing and procurement excellence.