Saurabh Parashar

Purchasing Manager @Cineplex

Waterloo, ON, CA

Led sourcing initiatives across multi-site North American operations, managing a diversified portfolio of complex and high-risk categories (e.g, IT (Hardware and Software), Professional Services).• Developed and executed category strategies integrating TCO, supplier risk assessment, market intelligence, and analytical approach and cost modeling to align with organizational objectives and risk appetite.• Conducted enterprise-level sourcing analysis, leveraging data-driven insights to present strategic recommendations to senior leadership and enabling informed decision-making on high value transaction / spend.• Directed high stake commercial negotiations, optimize cost structures, securing favorable terms and mitigating contractual / operational/ reputational risks, resulting in improvement in the supplier terms and reduced exposures.• Managed supplier performance governance including KPI dashboards, scorecards, remediation plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.• Served as key liaison between Business Leaders, Finance, Legal, Audit, IT Risk and Operations teams, ensuring sourcing aligned with required standards internal controls, finance policies and governance frame works• Independently prioritized and delivered multiple concurrent sourcing projects based on business impact, urgency and risk while upholding best practices, confidentiality and strong internal controls.• Fostered a culture of continuous communication, risk awareness, confidentiality, and strong internal controls across procurement operations.• Provided coaching and guidance to junior procurement staff, fostering best practices in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.

IPSCMI

Certified International Procurement Professional & Manager, Procurement Professional

Project Management Institute Chennai Chapter

Project Management Professional, Project Management

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

PGDBM, Materials Management

IPSCMI

CISM - Certified International Sourcing Manager