• Develop and execute procurement strategies for software, cloud, and technology services • Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, renewals, and cost optimization efforts • Manage vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with contracts, SLAs, and licensing terms • Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements and align procurement solutions • Monitor and manage software licenses, usage, and renewals • Conduct market analysis to inform vendor selection and sourcing decisions

• Manage the contract lifecycle (requirement management, vendor management, Contract execution and compliance, OTC, PO) • Establish and maintain a comprehensive vendor performance framework to ensure service delivery excellence and align with organizational objectives • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, acting as the primary point of contact to resolve issues and ensure continuous improvement • Lead & host management forums for quarterly business reviews • Highly skilled in negotiation, securing favorable terms and conditions with vendors, ensuring efficiency targets were met and cost-saving objectives achieved • Lead the RFP and RFI processes to identify and select strategic vendors, ensuring that all solutions met operational and business requirements • Lead the negotiation of contract terms with vendors, ensuring they meet the company’s operational requirements and performance standards • Collaborated with key stakeholders across the organization to gather and align strategy requirements with overall business needs, ensuring seamless execution of procurement plans • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, focus on cost efficiency, process optimization, and innovative solutions to meet business needs. • Ensure vendors are aligned with company policies and procedures and service delivery is always as per contractual agreement.

• Manage indirect categories across Velcro’s global business sites. • Responsible for all aspects of category management for strategic and complex purchases. • Lead all sourcing, contract and price negotiations, supplier management, and reporting. • Drive competitive category strategies to achieve the lowest total delivered cost and reduce working capital. • Ensure compliance with company business policies and procedures. • Understand the technical requirements of diverse business units to provide support. • Manage supplier performance and ensure supply continuity for the business.

• Responsible for the sourcing and procurement of a wide variety of goods and services • Builds and nurtures open, collaborative relationships with stakeholders • Advises stakeholders on supplier contracting and negotiations • Delivers consistent, high-quality procurement support to stakeholders globally • Leads multiple full-lifecycle strategic sourcing initiatives and direct negotiations • Develops and facilitates Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and supplier productivity projects • Analyzes business, financial, and legal risks • Interfaces with stakeholders and members of various teams • Maintains a clear understanding of team priorities and expectations • Provides rigorous analysis of spend data and industry dynamics