Smart Global Buying Center

Architected and matured a scalable global buying center and sourcing-finance operating ecosystem

COMPANY Uber
PERIOD 2021 & onwards
THE CHALLENGE

Build a scalable sourcing and procurement capability that could support growing business needs across markets while improving operating efficiency, governance, supplier performance and commercial control.

THE APPROACH

Architected and matured a Smart Global Buying Center integrating sourcing, finance and procurement operations. Established scalable operating models across sourcing, contracting, supplier performance, risk and governance, supported by stronger processes, controls and technology.

MY CONTRIBUTION

Led the design and maturation of the operating model, bringing together sourcing and finance stakeholders and building the capabilities, governance mechanisms and processes required to scale the buying center. Strengthened supplier performance, contract management and commercial governance while developing the team and operating rhythm.

IMPACT

Built a scalable global buying-center capability with approximately 50% lower resourcing, while strengthening sourcing-finance operations, supplier performance, contract management and governance.

KEY LEARNING

A global buying center creates value when operating model, governance, commercial discipline, technology and talent are designed as one system rather than as separate capabilities.