Priya Kapoor
Senior Procurement Specialist | Government | Public Sector | Logistics & Contract Management
Email: priya.kapoor@example.ca | Phone: +1 416-555-0147 | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/priyakapoor | Portfolio: procurement.example/priyakapoor
Profile Summary
Result-driven procurement professional with 8+ years in government and public sector. Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier diversity, contract negotiation, and end-to-end procurement lifecycle. Proven track record of optimizing spend, improving compliance, and driving ethical sourcing across multi-agency programs.
Experience
State Procurement Authority, Government of Ontario
Procurement Specialist | Mar 2021 — Present · Toronto, ON, Canada
- Led procurement for a multi-year program with annual spend of over CAD 120 million, achieving 8% cost savings without compromising quality.
- Implemented e-procurement and e-signature processes, reducing cycle times by 25% and improving vendor responsiveness.
- Ensured compliance with government procurement regulations such as the trade agreement framework, competitive bidding, and ethics guidelines.
- Managed supplier risk, performance metrics, and contract amendments across 25+ suppliers.
City of Seattle, Department of Transportation
Procurement Analyst | Aug 2018 — Feb 2021 · Seattle, WA, USA
- Directed sourcing for IT, facilities, and fleet services with contracts valued up to USD 40 million.
- Negotiated terms for sole-source and competitive bids, achieving savings of approximately USD 5 million over four years.
- Implemented supplier diversity program, increasing participation of diverse vendors by 22% and expanding local procurement opportunities.
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor Management
- RFP / RFI / RFQ
- Spend Analytics
- Public Procurement Compliance
- Procurement Lifecycle
- Risk Management
Certifications
- Certified Public Procurement Specialist (CPPS) – 2022
- Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) – 2020
- Public Sector Procurement Certification – 2019
Education
- Master of Public Administration, University of Toronto, 2015 – 2017
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Delhi University, 2010 – 2014