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Reena Pinto

Reena Pinto

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Results-driven Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager with 15+ years of experience leading procurement and category management across Hospitality, Defense, Aviation, Telecom, and Supply Chain sectors. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier performance management, cost optimization, and cross-functional leadership across MEA. Recognized for delivering multi-million dollar savings, strengthening governance frameworks, and driving procurement transformation initiatives.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager MEA

Radisson Hotel Group – Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
2021.12 - Current

· Lead regional sourcing strategies across key hospitality categories covering 130+ properties in MEA.

· Drive regional and local tenders delivering sustainable cost savings and supplier performance improvements.

· Negotiate multi-year regional agreements ensuring price competitiveness and compliance with FWA guidelines.

· Support hotel openings and refurbishments through market intelligence and supplier selection.

· Enhance procurement governance, sustainability alignment, and digital procurement adoption.

Procurement Manager

Automotive Mission Sustainment (AMS) FZE
Dubai, UAE
2019.01 - 2021.08

· Managed end-to-end procurement for direct and indirect categories with annual spend of USD 150M.

· Developed and executed category strategies aligned to business and operational objectives.

· Led supplier consolidation and optimization initiatives delivering measurable financial impact.

· Ensured compliance with procurement policies and governance frameworks.

· Built KPI dashboards and metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Procurement Specialist - Business Technology

Dubai Airports (Contract)
Dubai, UAE
2018.07 - 2018.09

· Managed strategic and operational sourcing processes, negotiated contracts, and supported multi-year category strategies within Business Technology spend categories.

Senior Procurement Officer

Workz Media FZ LLC
Dubai, UAE
2016.08 - 2017.09
  • Managed USD 50M annual non-food procurement spend across factory and corporate categories.
  • Led end-to-end procurement operations, tender strategy, and PO approvals ensuring SLA compliance and governance.
  • Developed procurement team capabilities through training and performance development initiatives.

Sr. Procurement Project Manager

Supreme Group
Dubai, UAE
2011.11 - 2014.12

· Led bid procurement costing for military and commercial contracts worth USD 100M annually.

· Managed annual purchasing portfolio of USD 60M across 350+ product lines.

· Delivered cost savings through competitive bidding and strategic supplier negotiations.

· Collaborated with cross-functional teams in high-risk and time-sensitive environments.

Buyer

Supreme Group
Dubai, UAE
2007.06 - 2011.10
  • Managed USD 60M annual procurement portfolio for US military contracts covering 350+ food and non-food SKUs.
  • Led RFQs, competitive bidding, contract negotiations, and vendor awards while maintaining strong supplier and customer relationships.
  • Delivered cost savings through effective negotiation and supported new tenders and rapid business development projects under high-pressure conditions.

Research Analyst

Connexxions Business Support Ltd
Mumbai, India
2005.06 - 2006.12

· Conducted market research and analysis across MENA region supporting business expansion initiatives.

Education

Diploma - CIPS Level 4 - Procurement & Supply

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Dubai
2021.08 - 2022.10

Master of Business Administration - Marketing

St Francis Institute of Management & Research
Mumbai
2003.06 - 2005.05

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Mulund College of Commerce
Mumbai
1998.06 - 2003.05

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
  • Tendering & Contract Management
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Cost Optimization & Savings Delivery
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • RFQ & Purchase Order Management
  • Negotiation & Business Development
  • E-Procurement Systems
  • Project Management & Process Improvement

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Certification

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook)
  • Oracle ERP “IFS” and “NetSuite” for purchase and inventory management
  • Deltabid & Jaggaer – esourcing platforms
  • Document management software DocuSign
  • BaseCamp for project management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager MEA

Radisson Hotel Group – Dubai, UAE
2021.12 - Current

Diploma - CIPS Level 4 - Procurement & Supply

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
2021.08 - 2022.10

Procurement Manager

Automotive Mission Sustainment (AMS) FZE
2019.01 - 2021.08

Procurement Specialist - Business Technology

Dubai Airports (Contract)
2018.07 - 2018.09

Senior Procurement Officer

Workz Media FZ LLC
2016.08 - 2017.09

Sr. Procurement Project Manager

Supreme Group
2011.11 - 2014.12

Buyer

Supreme Group
2007.06 - 2011.10

Research Analyst

Connexxions Business Support Ltd
2005.06 - 2006.12

Master of Business Administration - Marketing

St Francis Institute of Management & Research
2003.06 - 2005.05

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Mulund College of Commerce
1998.06 - 2003.05
Reena Pinto