Azi Niakan
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader l $500M Global Spend l Supplier Strategy l Cost Optimization l
- Role
- Operations & Procurement Lead at Vascular Cosmetics La
- Location
- Irvine, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Azi Niakan
Procurement and operations leader with over 15 years of international experience managing large-scale sourcing portfolios, supplier partnerships, and cross-functional operations across retail, FMCG, logistics, and healthcare.I have led global procurement strategies managing up to $500M spend across EMEA, delivering significant cost savings, supplier innovation, and sustainable sourcing initiatives.My experience includes leadership roles at global organizations including Kingfisher plc and Ferrero, where I managed strategic supplier networks, negotiated global contracts, and implemented procurement strategies across multiple international markets.More recently, I supported the operational launch of a cardiovascular healthcare clinic in California, establishing procurement processes, sourcing medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, and implementing healthcare technology platforms.I am passionate about building strong supplier partnerships, driving operational efficiency, and delivering measurable business value through strategic sourcing and data-driven decision making.Core expertise: • Strategic Sourcing & Procurement• Global Supplier Strategy• Category Management• Cost Optimization & Negotiation• Supply Chain & Logistics Procurement• Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing• Procurement Transformation• Cross-Functional Leadership
Experience
Operations & Procurement Lead
Jan 2025 — Present · Irvine, CA, US
Supported the operational launch of a cardiovascular healthcare clinic start-up, establishing procurement processes and vendor management systems.· Managed end-to-end sourcing of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and clinical consumables. Implemented and managed healthcare platforms including Practice Fusion and Updox.· Established purchasing processes, vendor selection frameworks, and inventory controls.· Supported marketing and business development initiatives including branding and referral network development.
Education
De Montfort University
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
2006 — 2009
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