GAURI GARG
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 10 years of experience in procurement, stakeholder management, and business process optimization. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency, streamline processes, and support technology-driven initiatives. Proven ability to engage stakeholders, analyze business needs, and implement strategic solutions that enhance operational effectiveness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
10.2019 - Current
- Serve as a key liaison between procurement, finance, and university stakeholders, ensuring alignment of purchasing processes with institutional policies
- Manage procurement planning activities across multiple portfolios, including VP Academic, VP Research & Innovation, DAE, EWS and UBC IT (~$42M expenditure)
- Executed mini RFX processes for low-value procurements, including simplified tendering, evaluation, and award procedures
- Knowledge of the RFX process and tools; undertook some of the complex projects under the guidance of the Procurement Officer at UBC
- Provide procurement guidance and expertise to internal stakeholders, ensuring policy compliance and process efficiency
- Oversee contract management, ensuring vendor adherence to agreed-upon terms while identifying opportunities for cost reduction and improved service delivery
- Spearheaded procurement process improvements, reducing purchase order turnaround time by 80%
- Developed standardized processes for contract renewals and software license management, ensuring timely approvals and compliance with purchasing policies
- Led procurement efficiency projects, achieving annual cost savings of 5% on a $500K procurement base, category dealt – Animal care services
- Utilize Workday to manage purchase requisitions, contracts, and reporting functions
Procurement Manager
Protaiga Business Solutions
Noida, India
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Responsible for all procurement activities on a Pan-India level; Managed a team of 4
- Increased the supplier base by 10% through onboarding of 60 new vendors in different business categories
- Negotiated and closed contracts for vendors at a national level and monitored them for improvement based on market changes
- Collaborated with our suppliers to add 5000 new products on the portal (a 25% increase on the existing base
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Manager
G4S
Gurgaon, India
11.2015 - 11.2017
- Acted as the primary procurement contact for multiple business units, managing stakeholder expectations and vendor relationships
- Engaged with internal business leaders and external suppliers to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, leading to cost savings and efficiency improvements
- Led stakeholder meetings to assess procurement needs, analyze supplier performance, and implement category management strategies
- Designed and implemented a standardized procurement process framework for G4S India, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all operational units nationwide
- Led training sessions for end users, providing comprehensive guidance on procurement procedures, system utilization, and compliance best practices
- Conducted spend analysis and risk assessments to optimize vendor selection and procurement decisions
- Partnered with finance, legal, and operations teams to improve procurement workflows and ensure regulatory compliance
Senior Engineer - Projects & Purchase
India Glycols Limited
Noida, India
05.2011 - 11.2014
- Managed procurement activities for capital expenditure projects, ensuring alignment with financial goals
- Worked closely with vendors and internal teams to facilitate smooth procurement and purchasing processes
Education
Master’s - Information Systems (Business IT)
Manchester Business School
Manchester, UK09.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Applied Electronics & Instrumentation
Dehradun Institute of Technology
Dehradun, India05.2008
Skills
- Procurement & Contract Management
- Public Sector Procurement Compliance
- Vendor & Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization
- Procurement Planning & Process Improvement
- Policy Adherence & Risk Mitigation
- Supply Chain Analytics & Benchmarking
Certification
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt, University of British Columbia
- PSPP 101 - Public Sector Procurement Essentials, University of British Columbia
Additional Information
Experienced in public sector procurement, policy adherence, and compliance management., Strong analytical and negotiation skills, ensuring cost-effective and efficient procurement solutions., Proficient in procurement software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools., Passionate about procurement practices and continuous improvement.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Buyer
University of British Columbia
10.2019 - Current
Procurement Manager
Protaiga Business Solutions
06.2018 - 02.2019
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Manager
G4S
11.2015 - 11.2017
Senior Engineer - Projects & Purchase
India Glycols Limited
05.2011 - 11.2014
Master’s - Information Systems (Business IT)
Manchester Business School
Bachelor of Engineering - Applied Electronics & Instrumentation
Dehradun Institute of Technology
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