Dynamic Procurement Specialist with a proven track record at Western Sydney University, excelling in strategic sourcing and contract management. Achieved over $500K in cost savings while mentoring teams and enhancing procurement processes. Expert in ERP systems implementation and stakeholder engagement, driving transformation and delivering value across diverse portfolios.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist (Level 6, Acting in Level 9 Business Partner Capacity)
Western Sydney University
04.2024 - Current
Company Overview: Lead complex commercial contract and procurement processes across CAPEX, IT, and research infrastructure portfolios, ensuring alignment with university strategy, policy, and legislative frameworks.
Lead complex commercial contract and procurement processes across CAPEX, IT, and research infrastructure portfolios, ensuring alignment with university strategy, policy, and legislative frameworks.
Oversee full contract lifecycle post-award including performance monitoring, KPI considerations, contract variations, renewals, and extensions—proactively identifying risks and leading mitigation strategies for business.
Deliver strategic procurement advice and contractual support to internal stakeholders, providing subject matter expertise on compliance, governance, and procurement best practice.
Successfully negotiated over $500K in cost savings within 5 months through strategic sourcing, commercial analysis, and supplier management.
Manage end-to-end tendering, including development of documentation, facilitation of evaluation panels, and contract award processes, ensuring seamless transition into contract management.
Work in partnership with business areas to ensure contract deliverables are met, risk registers are maintained, and supplier performance is tracked against agreed KPIs.
Mentor and support Procurement Officers (Level 5), developing team capability in contract management, tendering, and stakeholder engagement.
Collaborate with legal, IT, and finance teams on complex contractual issues, ensuring coordinated resolution of contract disputes, risk matters, and policy interpretation.
Support procurement transformation by embedding strategic, customer-focused procurement models and contributing to the development of tools, templates, and frameworks.
Ensure records and documentation align with GIPA compliance, providing transparency and audit readiness.
Lead complex commercial contract and procurement processes across CAPEX, IT, and research infrastructure portfolios, ensuring alignment with university strategy, policy, and legislative frameworks.
Purchasing Specialist & Transformation Lead
Australian Agribusiness
06.2022 - 03.2024
Company Overview: Managed contract administration activities including maintaining the contract risk register, tracking contract milestones, and supporting timely renewals, extensions, and compliance.
Managed contract administration activities including maintaining the contract risk register, tracking contract milestones, and supporting timely renewals, extensions, and compliance.
Supported commercial risk identification and management for key supplier agreements across multiple business units.
Oversaw procurement operations and led high-value sourcing initiatives, ensuring best-value outcomes, supplier performance, and policy compliance.
Designed and delivered full ERP system transition from Exact to Microsoft Dynamics D365—developed training materials, managed data migration, and led change management.
Led team development initiatives, mentoring junior procurement staff and embedding consistent procurement and contract administration processes.
Spearheaded annual stock and supply planning processes, aligning purchasing with operational demand, budgets, and supplier constraints.
Implemented procurement process enhancements that streamlined operations, improved data visibility, and reduced manual workload.
Managed contract administration activities including maintaining the contract risk register, tracking contract milestones, and supporting timely renewals, extensions, and compliance.
Procurement & Sourcing Officer & Systems Transformation Lead
Braemac Pty Ltd
04.2021 - 06.2022
Company Overview: Managed relationships with key global suppliers, ensuring timely procurement and efficient order management for electronic and technology components.
Managed relationships with key global suppliers, ensuring timely procurement and efficient order management for electronic and technology components.
Delivered cost-effective sourcing solutions while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.
Led end-to-end ERP system transformation and process optimisation.
Mentored team members on system usage, best procurement practices, and process improvements.
Drove system adoption, resulting in improved procurement workflows and reporting.
Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through knowledge sharing and team coaching.
Managed relationships with key global suppliers, ensuring timely procurement and efficient order management for electronic and technology components.
Inventory & Customer Account Specialist
Omron Industrial Automation
11.2018 - 03.2021
Company Overview: Managed inventory and order fulfilment to ensure timely deliveries and minimise backorders.
Managed inventory and order fulfilment to ensure timely deliveries and minimise backorders.
Collaborated with procurement and technical teams to resolve operational challenges and improve efficiency.
Delivered excellent customer service by managing inquiries and communicating order status effectively.
Supported process improvements that optimised inventory management and workflow efficiency.
Took initiative to assist junior staff in understanding order and inventory processes, demonstrating leadership in a support role.
Managed inventory and order fulfilment to ensure timely deliveries and minimise backorders.
Education
Diploma - Leadership and Management
TAFE NSW
06.2025
Certificate IV - Procurement and Contracting
TAFE NSW
Master of Computer Applications -
India
Skills
Leadership and team mentoring
Procurement and strategic sourcing
ERP systems implementation
Change management and transformation
Stakeholder collaboration and engagement
Contract management and compliance
Risk management and mitigation
Cost savings and value delivery
Strengths
Key Skills & Strengths
Leadership & Team Mentoring in Procurement & Transformation Programs
ERP Systems Implementation & Team Training (Oracle, Microsoft D365, ServiceNow, Exact, NAV)
Acting Senior Managing Law Clerk Counsel Team (Level 6) at State Solicitors OfficeActing Senior Managing Law Clerk Counsel Team (Level 6) at State Solicitors Office
<ul><li>Lead a high performing team of Case Managers, Injury Management Advisor and Technical Specialist. Acting as a Third Party Administrator and responsible for the management of the portfolio of Youi CTP Claims.</li><li>My role was to oversee and supervise the day to day operation of the claims team and to ensure that both our Statutory Benefits and Common Law claims portfolio are being managed at a high level and in line with the legislation.</li><li>I am responsible for design and implementation of framework for effective claims strategies to uplift Customer Experience including Business and Regulator deliverables.</li><li>Established and developed strong working relationships with our client Youi to ensure that regular business performance updates are provided, improve reporting and claims governance including risk oversight are being identified.</li><li>Develop new initiatives and ideas to assist with the continuous improvement of claims processes and procedure including the rolling out of such plan to the business.</li></ul> at Employers Mutual Limited<ul><li>Lead a high performing team of Case Managers, Injury Management Advisor and Technical Specialist. Acting as a Third Party Administrator and responsible for the management of the portfolio of Youi CTP Claims.</li><li>My role was to oversee and supervise the day to day operation of the claims team and to ensure that both our Statutory Benefits and Common Law claims portfolio are being managed at a high level and in line with the legislation.</li><li>I am responsible for design and implementation of framework for effective claims strategies to uplift Customer Experience including Business and Regulator deliverables.</li><li>Established and developed strong working relationships with our client Youi to ensure that regular business performance updates are provided, improve reporting and claims governance including risk oversight are being identified.</li><li>Develop new initiatives and ideas to assist with the continuous improvement of claims processes and procedure including the rolling out of such plan to the business.</li></ul> at Employers Mutual Limited
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.