Leonard D'Souza
Senior Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management
Toronto Canada (Ontario)
Employed
Unavailable
o Experienced in strategic sourcing, procurement planning, business integration and resource optimization
o Skilled in planning and executing RFx initiatives, contract management, vendor management, BPS compliant procurement process
o Cross-functional expertise in managing channel strategies, P&L Accountability, strategic partnerships, product planning and marketing campaigns
o Ability to manage multiple deliverables in deadline driven environment
Specialties: o RFP, RFQ, RFI management
o Strategic Sourcing, Competitive Procurement, Contract Management
o Vendor relations, business analysis
o Project Leadership, resource optimization, process improvement
o Critical thinking, problem solving, business intelligence and decision making
o Skilled in planning and executing RFx initiatives, contract management, vendor management, BPS compliant procurement process
o Cross-functional expertise in managing channel strategies, P&L Accountability, strategic partnerships, product planning and marketing campaigns
o Ability to manage multiple deliverables in deadline driven environment
Specialties: o RFP, RFQ, RFI management
o Strategic Sourcing, Competitive Procurement, Contract Management
o Vendor relations, business analysis
o Project Leadership, resource optimization, process improvement
o Critical thinking, problem solving, business intelligence and decision making
General Manager - Business Development and Procurement Planning
Lenco M.E. Ltd.
September 2008
to December 2010
Dubai
- LENCO M.E.is a part of STL Group B.V., Holland which specializes in design, manufacturing & marketing of personal and home audio visual products. Headed regional business operation in implementing business development & market expansion plans in Middle East, Africa and S.Asia region.
- Planned and executed strategic marketing, sales & distribution activities in 10+ countries.
- Implemented brand building activities, marketing campaigns, product launch programs and consumer promotions.
- Listed brand and products among region’s Top-5 mass retailers during two years of operation.
- Managed procurement plan & purchasing, business forecast & product selection, price negotiation and inventory control.
- Negotiated and finalized commercial contracts, promotional budgets and sales targets with channel partners.
- Participated in International Exhibitions, acheived brand exposure and engagement with business prospects from emerging economies.
- Conducted product training, brand orientation and sales programs.
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