Ali Raza

• Define and execute global Radiology procurement strategy.
• Lead strategic sourcing and category management activities.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, RFQs, RFPs and contract negotiations.
• Develop supplier relationship management programs.
• Lead cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Manage procurement budgets and spend analytics.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations and Finance.
• Ensure compliance with MDR, ISO13485 and Good Distribution Practices.
• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies and supplier innovation.
• Develop long-term supplier roadmaps aligned with business objectives.

• Lead the global Purchasing and Supply Chain function for two major business units, driving operational excellence, procurement
transformation, and strategic supply chain leadership.
• Oversee and develop a diverse, high-performing team, fostering engagement, capability growth, and a culture of continuous
improvement.
• Spearhead global sourcing and procurement strategies, shaping competitive supplier agreements and building resilient, sustainable
supply networks.
• Champion supply chain transformation initiatives, introducing new processes and digital tools that enhance agility, visibility, and service
performance.
• Drive risk management and business continuity planning, mitigating challenges such as geopolitical shifts, trade barriers, and supplier
insolvency.
• Partner with senior leadership to align supply chain strategy with business objectives, supporting growth, product innovation, and market
responsiveness.
• Lead M&A procurement integration for global acquisitions, ensuring seamless transition of supply chains, supplier consolidation, and
value creation.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders, enabling collaboration, innovation, and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Govern sales and operations planning (S&OP) integration with supply and demand forecasting to ensure reliable, customer-focused
delivery performance.

• Served as the procurement business partner for innovation and product development teams within the Precision Diagnostics Ventures
division, bridging technology design and supply chain strategy.
• Aligned early-stage sourcing strategies with emerging technologies and product roadmaps, ensuring a competitive, scalable, and cost
effective supply base for new product introductions.
• Drove early supplier involvement (ESI) in the design and engineering process to influence manufacturability, cost efficiency, and risk
mitigation from concept to launch.
• Enabled adoption of Design for Excellence (DfX) principles across new programs, driving cost reduction, manufacturability
improvements, and accelerated time-to-market.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams — R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier Engineering — to implement innovative solutions
that enhanced both technical and commercial outcomes.

• Led global procurement due diligence for multiple strategic acquisitions valued between $10M and $3B, analyzing supply chain
structures, cost bases, supplier dependencies, and compliance risks to inform executive decision-making.
• Partnered closely with C-suite leadership and integration teams to design procurement strategies that unlocked cost synergies,
mitigated supply continuity risks, and accelerated post-merger value capture.
• Created and implemented post-acquisition integration plans, including supplier consolidation, contract harmonization, and risk
mitigation roadmaps to ensure smooth operational transitions.
• Designed retention and compliance programs to safeguard critical supplier relationships, retain key procurement talent, and protect
intellectual property during integration phases.
• Introduced governance models for supplier onboarding, compliance, and performance management, ensuring acquired entities aligned
with Philips procurement standards and sustainability goals.

• Developed and implemented global commodity strategies to rationalize the supplier base, reduce dependency on single-source
vendors, and ensure long-term competitiveness.
• Negotiated high-value, multi-year supplier contracts across complex global categories, consistently delivering significant cost savings
and improved supply security.
• Built and governed supplier risk management frameworks, anticipating and mitigating geopolitical, operational, and financial exposure
across key commodities.
• Led cross-functional commodity councils, bringing together engineering, quality, operations, and finance teams to define sourcing
roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Championed supplier development and performance improvement initiatives, strengthening quality, sustainability, and compliance
across the global supply network.

• Drove end-to-end sourcing across the product life cycle, including advanced engineering and GDP initiatives, ensuring seamless
onboarding of new suppliers.
• Negotiated competitive cost structures, payment terms, and productivity commitments to maximize long-term supplier value.
• Improved supplier segmentation and governance, aligning sourcing strategies with evolving operational and technological
requirements.

• Managed purchasing, supply chain operations, and full P&L responsibility for components and systems across the business.
• Led cost optimization initiatives by improving vendor negotiations and total cost management (quality, logistics, manufacturing).
• Supported product development and modifications through effective supply chain strategies and material planning.

• Successfully implemented SAP & SOX compliance while overseeing purchasing operations across major US cities.
• Streamlined financial workflows and vendor management, enhancing cross-department collaboration and reporting efficiency.
• Resolved complex reimbursement and vendor issues for major technology clients (IBM, Apple, HP), ensuring seamless service delivery.