Kastriot L.

Global Procurement Excellence Manager with 10+ years of procurement experience, including 6 years focused on digital transformation, operational excellence, and strategic project delivery.

Led global implementations of key procurement solutions, including Source-to-Contract platforms, Project Management and Savings Tracking tools, Vendor Risk Management systems, and Spend Cube solutions across international teams and stakeholders.

Designed and implemented data-driven trackers and reporting solutions to monitor, forecast, and improve payment term initiatives, providing clear operational and strategic insights for management and leadership teams.

Developed KPI dashboards and executive reporting frameworks to enhance visibility, performance tracking, and alignment with procurement savings and operational targets across multiple regions.

Demonstrated strong leadership by coordinating, supporting, and monitoring cross-functional team workloads while acting as a trusted liaison between procurement, finance, operations, and senior stakeholders. Regularly facilitated senior-level meetings and contributed to strategic decision-making through structured project management and data-driven solutions.

Global Administrator for Procurement Applications and Operational Processes.

Served as the global administrator for multiple procurement applications, supporting system operations, process optimization, and stakeholder coordination across international teams.

Acted as the primary point of contact for Global Category Managers, streamlining workflows and supporting procurement-related inquiries and operational processes.

Conducted regular trainings and onboarding sessions for new and existing stakeholders across multiple procurement tools, systems, and internal processes.

Managed and analyzed procurement savings and operational data, delivering reporting, insights, and performance visibility for management and procurement teams.

Designed and implemented workflow improvements within procurement tools to enhance operational efficiency, reporting quality, and overall data utilization.

Continuously researched and identified opportunities to improve procurement systems, workflows, and operational standards in alignment with evolving market best practices.

Managed buyer-led category management activities across more than 25 direct and indirect procurement categories within international business environments.

Oversaw end-to-end procurement processes, including Requests for Quotation (RFQs), supplier offer evaluations, contract drafting, and purchase order management.

Conducted commercial negotiations with international suppliers through both in-person meetings and remote communication, supporting cost optimization and long-term supplier relationships.

Led global sourcing activities for new suppliers while conducting due diligence processes to ensure alignment with internal Compliance, Quality, and ESG requirements.

Qualified suppliers through Request for Information (RFI) assessments, including financial risk analysis and evaluation methodologies such as Altman Z-score analysis.

Drafted and managed Framework Agreements in accordance with internal Terms and Conditions and procurement governance standards.

Maintained and developed supplier relationships to support operational stability, performance, and long-term strategic partnerships.

Prepared and presented technical and commercial supplier comparison analyses, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluations, to support procurement decision-making and stakeholder alignment.