Pallav Sharma
Director-sourcing and Supplier Management @Mastercard
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WORK HISTORY
Director-sourcing and Supplier Management @Mastercard
GB
EDUCATION
Delhi University
BA, Math and Economics
MBA-Finance
MBA, Finance
Delhi Institute Tool Engg
Engg in Tool design and Manufacturing, Tool Design and Manufacturing
SKILLS
ABOUT PALLAV SHARMA
Global Procurement & Sourcing Transformation Leader with 22+ years of experience driving commercial excellence, digital transformation, and resilient supplier ecosystems across FinTech, Payments, Technology, and Global Services.I currently lead enterprise-wide Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management at Mastercard, supporting next-generation payments platforms, enterprise technology, enterprise software, SaaS & cloud products, digital workplace technologies, cybersecurity, and large-scale digital innovation programs. My role sits at the intersection of cost transformation, third-party risk governance, regulatory compliance, ESG-led sourcing, and supplier innovation.I bring deep expertise in Technology, Enterprise Software, SaaS & Cloud Products, and Digital Workplace Technology sourcing, along with outsourcing, global category management, and complex commercial negotiations — with hands-on leadership across UK, Europe, APAC, and South Asia. I have consistently helped organisations unlock value through AI-led spend analytics, operating model transformation, supplier consolidation, and strategic vendor partnerships.My leadership style is data-driven, execution-focused, and risk-aware, with a strong track record of building high-performance global teams, embedding sustainable procurement frameworks, and partnering with C-suite, Risk, Legal, Technology, and Regulatory stakeholders at board level.Key Focus Areas: Procurement & Sourcing Transformation Technology, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Cloud & Digital Workplace Sourcing ESG, Sustainable Procurement & Supplier Diversity Third-Party Risk, Resilience & Compliance Strategic Cost & Value Optimisation Supplier Innovation & SRM Executive & Board-Level Stakeholder EngagementI am passionate about future-ready procurement — where digital intelligence, responsible sourcing, and commercial strategy come together to protect enterprise value, enable growth, and strengthen trust in global supply ecosystems.
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