In the last 13 years I have earned the reputation for transforming organization spend from tactical buying to strategic sourcing. As a rule, my teams work with transparency and collaboration so that our internal and external stakeholders see us as value creating partners and not the dreaded procurement division. My superpower is building data driven simplified valuation metrics and digitization to find sustainable hidden benefits (cost savings, man hours saved, clear audit trails, vendor optimization) In my previous avatar, I strategized new business entries which gives me the unique ability to get a perspective from the business end and not just view everything from a procurement professionals cost saving lens. I get a kick from finding innovative solutions to create value - had a vendor get rebates (25% more than his commission) instead of reducing his fees. I love identifying value drivers for the organizations to get the optimal pricing with due diligence creating sustainable strategic partners for the organization. I have done over 60+ courses in 2 years and gone running from 5km to 21km in 2 months, it is a way of life for me! Perpetual optimizer and learner, Jinal Sheth P.S Always happy to catch a cup of coffee to discuss anything and everything procurement.