Jessica Nguyen
Menai,NSW
Summary
MCIPS-qualified senior procurement professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide procurement strategies. Achieved multi-billion-dollar savings while improving operational efficiency through strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Demonstrated leadership in aligning procurement initiatives with organizational objectives and compliance standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Manager, Indirect
Sydney Airport
06.2025 - Current
- Executed enterprise-wide procurement strategies across complex professional service categories, enhancing operational efficiency and passenger experience.
- Delivered multi-billion-dollar Airport Security Services RFT, achieving Aud $85 million savings over five years.
- Managed full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing strategy, RFX/tendering, and contract execution.
- Provided commercial governance and oversight for high-risk contracts to ensure safety and operational continuity.
- Ensured procurement activities adhered to governance frameworks, risk controls, and compliance obligations.
- Managed supplier performance through KPI frameworks and performance reviews to meet organizational objectives.
- Collaborated with operations, technical, finance, and legal teams to align procurement strategies with demand forecasts.
- Advised executive stakeholders on commercial insights to optimize budgeting and cost planning processes.
Global Procurement Manager, Indirect- (Energy, Facility Management & MRO)
PepsiCo
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Developed and executed category strategies, achieving 10% year-on-year cost reduction, efficiency, and compliance.
- Led strategic sourcing initiatives across Facility Management, MRO and Professional Services categories to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Delivered $11.9 million in savings, exceeding target by 3% in 2024.
- Secured $40 million biomethane gas (Off take) contract to mitigate $9 million inflation exposure.
- Accountable for $52 million APAC savings target from managed spend in 2024.
- Collaborated with sustainability teams to align procurement strategies with corporate goals. Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts, including biomethane gas and solar projects.
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and risk management.
National Category Procurement Manager-ANZ (Indirect)
Allied Pinnacle
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Led end-to-end category management across HR services, fleet travel, professional services, site services, and warehouse consumables.
- Delivered $5.8 million savings through strategic electricity sourcing initiatives.
- Consolidated suppliers to achieve $800k in savings, representing 15% of category spend.
- Implemented waste and plastics reduction initiatives, resulting in $315k in savings.
- Executed tendering evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier governance aligned with enterprise risk frameworks.
- Developed and implemented risk mitigation and business continuity plans for critical suppliers.
- Cultivated supplier partnerships to enhance continuity and optimize value while achieving performance excellence.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives that streamlined procurement processes, tools, and reporting.
Category procurement manager- Marketing, Indirect & Supply
Diageo
12.2015 - 07.2019
- Directed end-to-end sourcing activities for BTL marketing and indirect services, ingredients, and packaging.
- Delivered $1 million in commercial benefits via $6 million POS tender, implementing a sole-supplier strategy.
- Executed competitive sourcing TCO analysis, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
- Achieved £597k cost savings against £400k KPI, exceeding Vietnam targets by 49%.
- Consolidated shed suppliers from 36 to 1, generating $280k savings and improved payment terms.
- Implemented Coupa P2P system, enhancing procurement controls and reporting accuracy.
- Generated $800k fleet savings over three years through optimized contract terms and demand planning.
Procurement Manager (Capex, Indirect, and Direct)
Anheuser-Busch InBev
01.2008 - 12.2015
- Delivered Greenfield project on USA$53 million budget for Capex & Opex, establishing foundational operations in first two years at ABI.
- Managed strategic sourcing, supplier governance, and contracting for CAPEX and operational categories, mitigating risks and enhancing supplier relationships.
- Managed procurement strategies for raw materials and packaging supplies.
- Developed supplier relationships to enhance product quality and reliability.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Education
Master of strategic supply chain - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW01-2020
MCIPS -
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
01-2020
Bachelor’s degree -
Finance & Marketing University
01-2012
Skills
- Procurement lifecycle management
- Strategic sourcing
- Contract negotiation
- Tender evaluation
- Supplier relationship management
- Risk management
- Process optimization
- Stakeholder engagement
Timeline
Senior Procurement Manager, Indirect
Sydney Airport
06.2025 - Current
Global Procurement Manager, Indirect- (Energy, Facility Management & MRO)
PepsiCo
10.2022 - 06.2025
National Category Procurement Manager-ANZ (Indirect)
Allied Pinnacle
10.2020 - 10.2022
Category procurement manager- Marketing, Indirect & Supply
Diageo
12.2015 - 07.2019
Procurement Manager (Capex, Indirect, and Direct)
Anheuser-Busch InBev
01.2008 - 12.2015
Master of strategic supply chain - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of Technology Sydney
MCIPS -
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Bachelor’s degree -
Finance & Marketing University