Served as key Senior Manager for leading Packaging Procurement MEA Organization, while meeting and exceeding set expectations. Planned, designed, and developed high-performance regional team of procurement professionals across 10 EEMEA Business Units. Directed entire aspect in the implementation of the procurement strategies and projects related to flexible packaging. Steered collaborative efforts for Rigit and Paper by effectively managing indirect reports. Attained cost savings by conducting in-depth buying negotiations for all agreements/ contracts across the EMEA region. Offered robust leadership support in Global Sourcing strategy development for upstream (flex resin) sourcing.

Geographical scope includes , Ukraine, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Bahrain, Rep. of South Africa, Swaziland, Nigeria, Ghana, and Saudi Arabia.

•Achieved supplier reduction from 44 to 15; saving $15M+ and 120 days payment terms with all flexible suppliers.

•Spearheaded controllable spending of $350M+ ($90M Flex, ~$95M Paper, $165M Glass & Rigid including coffee business).

•Implemented Global sourcing strategy for base materials resulted in full cost transparency from resins to films, optimized material base by 30%, and additional $3M+ cost savings.

Devised and deployed robust procurement sourcing strategies related to the EEMEA entire Ingredients portfolio. Successfully met Modeleze’s requirements for quality and service, as well the needs of growing business in Cost Savings Programs by utilizing innovative approaches to buying challenges. Led high-performance team of 36+ indirect and 2 direct procurement managers in 15 countries and 21 production sites in EEMEA for seamless workflow.

Geographical scope includes ,Ukraine, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Bahrain, Rep. of South Africa, Swaziland, Nigeria, Ghana, and Saudi Arabia.

•Managed controllable spending of $500M+; purchasing different varies of food ingredients, Flavors. Colors, and Gum Base.

•Leveraged “best of global for the best of local” strategy reduced the number of suppliers by 15%, by 32% optimized SCU portfolio.

Planned, designed, developed, and implemented effective procurement processes and strategic solutions within challenging environment of developing MEA markets, covering entire Direct Materials MEA portfolio of Ingredients, Packaging, and Commodities. Enhanced productivity and operational efficiency by leading multinational team of 25+ indirect and 3 direct procurement managers in the MEA region.

Geographical scope includes Egypt, Morocco, Bahrain, Rep. of South Africa, Swaziland, Nigeria, Ghana, and Saudi Arabia.

•Successful internal audits in RSA and Nigeria through integration of Cadbury Implemented standardized procurement policy.

•Oversaw controllable spending of $760M+; purchasing all direct materials Packaging, Raw, Commodities, and Ingredients.