I am looking for a new opportunity that allows me to leverage my expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, and project leadership within a dynamic and innovative organization, where I can contribute to strategic initiatives, drive operational excellence, and further develop my skills in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
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Tajinder Kaur
@tajinderkaur
I am a 12+ years Strategic Sourcing, and Procurement professional based in Sacramento, CA.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
With a strong foundation in Global Procurement and extensive experience leading cross-functional teams, I excel in developing and implementing strategic initiatives that drive cost savings, process efficiency, and overall business success. My leadership skills are demonstrated by my ability to collaborate with executive leadership, align business objectives, and influence C-Suite executives.
I possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, evident in my achievements such as negotiating significant cost reductions, optimizing departmental efficiency, and fostering strategic procurement development.
My expertise encompasses areas such as Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, and Process Optimization. I am well-versed in industry best practices and have a keen eye for driving continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ALDirector of Contracting
Altais
May 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Established and led the Contracting Department, managed a $200M+ contract spend, negotiated with major suppliers, and implemented value generation initiatives resulting in increased departmental compliance and efficiency.
Laid off in budgetary RIF
SHContracts Program Manager
Sutter Health
Aug 2016 - May 2021 (4 years 9 months)
Negotiated pricing, contractual terms, and agreements, contributing to $7M in cost savings. Oversaw RFI’s, RFP’s, and vendor selection processes, resulting in a 15% reduction in procurement costs. Collaborated on the creation of a standardized process for facility maintenance services and prepared standard scopes of work and bid processes.
PSContract Manager
ProMedica Health System
Dec 2014 - Aug 2016 (1 year 8 months)
Managed the Group Buying Organization, resulting in $1M departmental savings. Acted as a relationship manager to vendors, improving vendor satisfaction by 25% post-contract award. Established and maintained electronic databases for streamlined record-keeping and delivered ongoing contract compliance post-execution.
UHContract Analyst
University of Colorado Health
Jun 2013 - May 2014 (11 months)
Drafted, reviewed, and edited a variety of standard contracts and provisions. Developed and implemented procedures for contract management and administration, resulting in a 20% improvement in compliance with company policy.
BHGathered, analyzed, and documented business and technical requirements. Developed dashboards for various funds, providing insightful analysis on forecast cash flows, fund total return, and performance.
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