Elizabeth Kurian

Contract Administrator @ PTI Transformers

About

I am a dedicated and results-driven Procurement and Supply Chain Professional with over 8 years of international experience and recent Canadian project management exposure. My expertise spans strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and the successful delivery of large-scale projects across construction, manufacturing, and technology sectors. Certified as a Purchasing Professional (CPP), I excel at developing procurement strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and leveraging advanced tools such as SAP Ariba and ERP systems to drive operational efficiency and cost savings. My approach emphasizes cost reduction, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement, ensuring organizations achieve both operational excellence and compliance. Recently, I completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management from Saskatchewan Polytechnic, where I served as a Procurement Capstone Consultant for SaskTel. In this role, I collaborated with diverse teams to analyze and recommend digital procurement solutions, earning recognition for professionalism, adaptability, and timely project delivery. Beyond my technical expertise, I am passionate about collaboration and stakeholder engagement, having supported major international events such as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as an active volunteer. My experience in dynamic, multicultural environments has strengthened my adaptability, communication, and leadership skills. I am excited to bring my Canadian and international project management experience to organizations in Canada’s public or private sectors, partnering with teams to achieve procurement and supply chain goals through strategic thinking, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Key Skills & Tools: • Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Negotiation • Contract Management & Risk Mitigation • Project Management & Cross-Functional Leadership • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication • SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA, ERP Systems • Data Analysis & Process Improvement • Cost Control & Compliance • Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Google Project Management

Country

Canada

City

Regina

Industry

Oil & Energy

Skill

Microsoft Power BI, SQL, Data Analysis, P2P, Time Management, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, Project Management, Enterprise Software, Risk Management, Supplier Performance, SAP S/4HANA, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Organization Skills, Administrative Assistance, Critical Thinking, Project Status Reporting, Records Management, Retail Sales

Experience

Contract Administrator

PTI Transformers

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Contract Administrator

2018-5 - 2018-12 · 8 mos

Ras Laffan, Qatar

• Coordinated bidding processes, developed RFIs and RFPs through ERP to optimize TCO. • Oversaw creation of 50+ contract changes , reducing processing time by 50%. • Managed monthly operational committees, ensuring 100% timely distribution of meeting minutes.

Procurement Specialist

BUTEC

2014-12 - 2018-5 · 3 yrs 6 mos

• Led procurement projects for major construction initiatives, overseeing cross-functional teams and conducting detailed spend analysis. • Developed procurement strategies for sourcing over $50M in materials, equipment, and services, meeting project deadlines and budget targets. • Issued 1000+ RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, negotiated prices, and developed contracts to ensure operational needs and compliance.

Procurement & Contracts Engineer

HS Switchgear Fzco

2010-2 - 2013-12 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Achieved 20% cost reduction through supplier negotiations and usage trend analysis. • Implemented a vendor scoring system that improved on-time delivery by 15%. • Managed international logistics and procurement for large-scale projects, reducing shipping delays by 10% and inventory holding costs by 12% through ERP implementation.