Shavkat Khuseynov Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Business Travel:Reporting to the COO and managing Global Business Travel team. Collaborating with key stakeholders, and managing suppliers to ensure business travel strategies aligned with business needs. Owning business travel spend, sourcing and leading global supply-side deals. Responsible for end-to-end travel operations, i.e. travel requests and expense processes in Workday ERP, reporting in Power BI, customer experience, and streamlined use of Egencia Amex GBT corporate travel management tool. Supporting 600+ SOTI travelers and 70+ global MICEs annualy.Business Intelligence:Managing global BI team and leading BI strategy to ensure accurate delivery of Power BI reports and proactive data analytics to internal customers. Overseeing data governance, ensuring adherence to processes and standards. Managing BI projects, driving efficiency and innovation in data management. Coordinating with x-functional teams to align BI initiatives with overall operational goals.Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:Overseeing categories, including Cloud Services (AWS/Azure), Business Travel, Corporate Events, and Operations from sourcing and supplier management perspectives. Developing and implementing sourcing strategies through thoroughly analyzing business needs, category spending, cost models, and market analysis. Managing contracts, negotiating and executing agreements, renewals, and amendments, including SOWs and KPIs/SLAs based on risk exposure. Responsible for implementing and managing the Procure-to-Pay process in Workday ERP, reporting in Power BI, policies & guidelines, CoE, and centralization of global procurement.Special Projects:Managing PM team and leading global operations through various roles and functions, including strategy, data analysis, BI, sourcing, supply chain, financial analysis, process optimization/improvement, and program management. (Programs: President's Club, RFP Response, Procure-to-Pay, Business Travel Management, and Sales Commission Tool).

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Business Travel:Reported to the VP of Global Operations and managed Global Business Travel team. Was accountable for the global travel operations (including travel requests and expense), category spend and sourcing. Lead supply-side activities for both global and local deals. Developed short-term sourcing strategies for projects and longer-term strategic plans for the entire travel spend area within SOTI with an innovative sourcing, technology, and supplier management approach. Collaborated with key stakeholders and managed suppliers to ensure that business travel category strategies were aligned with current and future business needs and that the supply base was capable of supporting these strategies.Key achievements/contributions: • Sourced, implemented, and further managed the Egencia Amex GBT corporate travel management tool in AMER, APAC and EMEA regions • Designed a seamless business travel request and expenses processes in Workday ERP • Developed business travel policies and guidelines • Negotiated best rates/terms and signed strategic airline contracts (Air Canada Joint Venture, Lufthansa Group and Qantas).Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:Was responsible for supplier management and strategic sourcing of categories, including Group Benefits, Corporate Travel, Legal and Finance. Supervised global strategic sourcing projects and contract implementation, prepared technical specifications and SOW for RFx, and unified purchasing requirements and evaluation criteria. Was responsible for process automation and centralization of global procurement. Key achievements/contributions: • Achieved annual 8.5% savings on $25M+ spend by introducing cost-saving measures and cost-reduction strategies • Designed and implemented the Procure-to-Pay process in Workday ERP.Special Projects:Led global operations through various roles and functions, including strategy, sourcing, supply chain, cost analysis, process optimization/improvement, and project management.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Was responsible for Fiber Internet and DDoS Protection products management (>$50M annual portfolio revenue of the Enterprise Business). Developed roadmaps, own product's P&L and ensure high ROI. Evaluated market competition and positioned the product line so that it appeals to enterprise customers. Brought new wireline product lines to enterprise customers in an engaging, functional way while opening up fresh distribution channels and collaborating with other cross-functional teams. Collaborated with other teams (Sales, Marketing, Pricing, Operations & Solution Delivery) to develop business concepts and improve customer experience.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sourced and negotiated contracts for Wireline and Wireless Network Access commodities and services such as HFC, Fibre Construction Build, Free Cooling HVAC, power systems, fibre optic cabinets, connectors and other optical transport equipment. Managed contracts for HFC/Fiber construction, maintenance, power/wiring/engineering design, and triple-play installation services ($300M+). Maintained supplier relationships to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Developed, negotiated, and executed Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with strategic suppliers, including technical requirements, Statements of Work (SOWs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).Key achievements/contributions:• Achieved annual 3.5% savings on $100M+ spend for services and enhanced visibility into expenditures by introducing cost-saving measures such as task codes and 3% savings on $200M+ spend for commodities by leveraging negotiation tactics and successful RFPs. Worked closely with engineering teams to implement a new approach of commoditizing and standardizing repeatedly purchased services to provide clearer spending visibility and elevate the role of Procurement and Supplier Management in the organization.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Reported to the CMO and managed product management team.Was responsible for developing, implementing and managing B2C products and services: Value Added Services, Wireless Data, and Content Business (>$100M annual revenue portfolio). Developed pricing and business strategy, negotiated and managed technical Change Requests.Was responsible for strategic sourcing of categories, including wireless devices (3G/4G), delivery platforms, mobile apps, and third-party content services. Supervised projects and contracts negotiations, prepared technical specifications for RFx, and unified purchasing requirements and evaluation criteria. Identified areas for cost reduction, saving claims and process improvement.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Initiated, coordinated and completed all ongoing projects within VAS, Billing and overall Delivery Platforms activity within my section. Managed virtual teams within the projects' objectives and timelines.A full cycle of managing the successful launch of multiple VAS & BSS services. Quickest response and 100% success rates in Billing & VAS systems regular upgrade/implementation tasks.Was responsible for strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract management of VAS delivery platforms and third-party content services.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Was responsible for Home Internet, International Calling Cards (VoIP), Travel SIM products management.Managed new value-added services based on VoIP (SIP products, internet shop, payment system, etc). Introduced new universal VoIP prepaid cards with simple “no pin” and “toll-free” access. Prepared value added projects technical proposals including cost and resource requirements to assess the feasibility of projects. Conducted market research to identify and select potential sales targets.Implemented and managed a unique in the market ”travel sim cards” (Platinum Mobile) product from inception, design, and testing through to final delivery and support including brand development, product pricing, sales policy, extra services, dealer module development and integration with payment systems.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Was part of the team responsible for development and management of Home Internet and International Callback (international calling cards) products and services.Implemented unique ”international Callback service” product from inception, design, and testing through to final delivery and support including brand development, product pricing, sales policy, extra services, and dealer module development.

Master Of Arts, Economics

Diploma, It/Ip Business Competence Development Programme

Bachelor Of Arts, Financial Management