Danny K.
Sr Contracts & Rfp Leader (Canadian Bilingual) @Abbott
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WORK HISTORY
Sr Contracts & Rfp Leader (Canadian Bilingual) @Abbott
CA
Led enterprise-wide contract governance ensuring 100% compliance and corporate regulations (Health Canada, BPS guidelines) across six cross-functional cardiac divisions. Designed and implemented scalable contract lifecycle frameworks that harmonized processes across stakeholders, positioning the organization for centralized oversight and strategic partnerships. Collaborated with company-wide stakeholders to align contract administration with corporate policy and public sector regulations.· Developed and executed risk mitigation strategies that reduced pricing and rebate discrepancies by 40% through automated validation protocols in SAP. Partnered with senior stakeholders across multiple departments to embed financial controls into contract administration, directly protecting revenue while ensuring compliance with organizational policy. This data-driven approach laid groundwork for enterprise-wide risk framework transformation.· Led cross-functional resolution of high-stakes hospital disputes, partnering with internal stakeholders to enforce contractual remedies to protect revenue. Navigated complex, high-pressure negotiations with a focus on de-escalation and collaborative problem-solving, building durable supplier/ hospital relationships while safeguarding our interests. These experiences directly inform my strategic approach to dispute prevention & contract framework design.· Spearheaded end-to-end management of complex, bilingual (EN/FR) RFx processes, leading cross-functional teams through evaluation and response. Improved bid quality submissions and process efficiency by designing standardized protocols and frameworks that balanced operational needs with policy compliance. This experience in orchestrating multi-stakeholder medical technology procurements process directly aligns with centralizing and transforming enterprise-wide contract administration.· Expertise in data governance and analytics to drive strategic decisions & operational improvements.
EDUCATION
Glendon Campus of York University | Campus Glendon de l’Université York
Bachelor of Arts Honours, International Studies specialization Economics
University of Deusto
EMP-MBA: Trilingual International MBA (Master's Degree in European and International Business), Business Administration and Marketing
ABOUT DANNY K.
My encounter with contracts started early, turns out that negotiating chores with my siblings taught me that clear terms prevent disputes. Today, I apply that same rigour to bridge the gap between business and legal (contractual obligations, practical risk management, and strategic business direction and leadership), safeguarding $10M+ contracts across multiple industries…About me: Sr. Strategic contract leader with 10+ years of experience governing multi-million dollar capital and technology portfolios across healthcare, infrastructure, real estate, and public sectors. Proven ability to provide strategic direction, lead transformative change, creating efficient systems and workflows, and mitigate financial and legal risk at an enterprise level.My approach combines rigorous policy compliance with collaborative stakeholder engagement, partnering with multiple internal stakeholders to design scalable contract frameworks and processes that protect organizational interests while enabling efficient, cost-effective delivery. I have led end-to-end RFx processes in both English and French, resolved high-stakes vendor disputes, and implemented automated controls that reduced financial discrepancies by 40%.Now seeking to apply this cross-sector expertise to lead the transformation and integration of technology capitals procurement and contract management services, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, policy compliance, and best-in-class governance.Core Capabilities:• Enterprise Contract Governance & Policy Compliance• Strategic Vendor Negotiation & Relationship Management• Risk Mitigation Framework Design• Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment• Bilingual (EN/FR) Procurement & RFP Management• Transformative Change Implementation#ContractGovernance #Procurement #RiskManagement #Leadership #Bilingual #PMP #MBA #AIFluency
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