Amita Handa
Schofields,NSW
Summary
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)
- Strategic Sourcing, Tendering & Contract Management
- Procurement Process Improvement & Change Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Commercial Advisory
- Cost Savings & Value Delivery
- Compliance (GIPA, Procurement Policy) & Risk Management
Timeline
Procurement Specialist (Level 6, Acting in Level 9 Business Partner Capacity)
Western Sydney University
04.2024 - Current
Purchasing Specialist & Transformation Lead
Australian Agribusiness
06.2022 - 03.2024
Procurement & Sourcing Officer & Systems Transformation Lead
Braemac Pty Ltd
04.2021 - 06.2022
Inventory & Customer Account Specialist
Omron Industrial Automation
11.2018 - 03.2021
Diploma - Leadership and Management
TAFE NSW
Certificate IV - Procurement and Contracting
TAFE NSW
Master of Computer Applications -
India
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