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Global Procurement Leader

Shabnam Shaila

Digital Transformation · Strategic Sourcing · AI-Enabled Procurement

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About Me

13+ Years of Global
Procurement Excellence

Global procurement and procurement operations leader with over 13 years of experience leading enterprise sourcing, procurement transformation, digital enablement, and supplier management across global organizations. Proven success delivering operational excellence, AI-enabled procurement solutions, and cross-functional business transformation.

$231.6M Contract Value Managed
$5.29M P&L Savings Delivered
28% Avg. Cost Savings Achieved
13+ Years of Experience
Expertise

Core Skills & Capabilities

Global Leadership

Proven track record building new regional procurement functions across multiple companies and leading cross-functional teams to meet strategic objectives.

Negotiation & Contracts

13+ years negotiating and finalizing contracts with multidisciplinary suppliers, securing favorable terms on agreements ranging from $1.78M to $122.5M.

Category Management

Diversified expertise across Information Security & Software, Corporate Services, Marketing, HR, Legal, Professional Services, Packaging, and Chemical categories.

Business Analytics

Proficient in data mining to surface insights on business performance and drive cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and executive reporting.

AI & Digital Procurement

Leveraging enterprise AI tools, workflow automation, and analytics to improve procurement efficiency, sourcing strategies, and decision-making.

Tools & Platforms

ServiceNow · Zip · SAP · SAP Procure-to-Pay · Ariba · Microsoft Excel · PowerPoint · Smartsheet · Monday.com

Career Journey

Professional Experience

March 2023 – Present Mars Inc. · New Jersey

Global Strategic Sourcing Manager, Information Security & Enterprise Software

  • Managed $231.6M in contract value across 67 projects, ensuring alignment with global enterprise security and compliance objectives.
  • Delivered $5.29M in P&L savings, $798K in inflation mitigation, and $61.8K in cost avoidance.
  • Secured favorable terms on complex enterprise software agreements ranging from $1.78M to $122.5M, achieving $265K–$2.75M in savings per engagement.
  • Negotiated extended payment terms with ~90% of Information Security suppliers, shifting from Net30/Net60 to Net90/Net120.
  • Leveraged enterprise AI tools and data-driven insights to optimize procurement workflows and category strategies.
  • Managed strategic supplier relationships for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, Azure Cloud & Copilot, Palo Alto Networks, Okta, CrowdStrike, Accenture, and Deloitte.
  • Led supplier consolidation initiatives supporting Mars' acquisition of Kellanova.
August 2020 – 2023 Ferrero North America · Parsippany, NJ

North America Procurement Manager, Information Technology & Corporate Services

  • Managed $150M in annual spend across IT (hardware, software, services, telecommunications), professional services, and consulting.
  • Delivered average cost-saving efficiency of 28%, 10.3%, and 13.5% in 2023, 2022, and 2021 respectively.
  • Helped establish Ferrero's North American Procurement function by designing Procure-to-Pay and supplier onboarding processes.
  • Served as core member of M&A integration team, leading supplier consolidation from Keebler to Ferrero legal entity.
August 2017 – August 2020 Safilo USA · Secaucus, NJ

North America Sourcing Associate Manager

  • Established the North American Indirect Procurement function, implementing purchasing governance across IT, HR, Travel, Professional Services, PR, and Marketing.
  • Led negotiation and sourcing of $55M in indirect spend.
  • Delivered ~$250K and ~$300K in savings in 2018 and 2019 respectively.
  • Developed and implemented North America sourcing strategy and SAP Procure-to-Pay processes.
June 2014 – June 2017 Beacon Institute, Clarkson University · Beacon, NY

Operations Project Manager

  • Sourced $2.4M annually in marketing and consulting services.
June 2013 – May 2014 Crane Composites · Channahon, IL

Supply Chain Planner/Buyer

  • Sourced $25M in chemicals and reduced inventory cost by 7%.
January 2008 – July 2011 United Nations Development Program (UNDP) · Dhaka, Bangladesh

Operations Associate

  • Sourced $412K in HR services, professional services, and IT equipment and software for active projects.
Academic Background

Education

May 2013

Master of Business Administration

Clarkson University · Potsdam, New York

Concentration in Supply Chain Management · GPA 3.7/4.0

December 2007

Bachelor of Business Administration

North South University · Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dual major in Finance and Human Resource Management · GPA 3.38/4.0

Recognition & Certifications
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Nominee, TechLX for Women Cohort XIII 2023
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Budgeting and Scheduling Projects Coursera · November 2016
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Initiating and Planning Projects Coursera · October 2016