Abderrahim BOULAAJOUL

- Create and structure the IT procurement function from the ground up, codifying policy and governance across 23 subsidiaries to shorten sourcing cycles and lift audit-ready compliance. - Define and implement Source-to-Contract procedures and contract templates to standardize RFx, evaluations, approvals, and award decisions. - Run RFx for software, cloud, and IT services to consolidate suppliers, benchmark pricing, and improve TCO. - Negotiate SOWs/SLAs and renewal terms with strategic vendors, securing stronger commercials, termination rights, and service credits to de-risk operations and budgets. - Lead cross-functional evaluations with weighted scorecards and due diligence to award best-value suppliers and ensure smooth transitions. - Draft/review contracts with Legal and IT; clarify scope, deliverables, acceptance, SLAs, and termination provisions to control cost and risk. - Monitor supplier performance versus SLAs/KPIs; drive QBR-driven corrective actions to improve responsiveness and incident resolution.

- Led procurement for the Core Network division: cybersecurity, infrastructure, and telecom. - Managed the full sourcing lifecycle, from RFP to contract execution and supplier follow-up. - Drove value creation through cost optimization and supplier performance. - Trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.