Ali Razvi
About Ali Razvi
Ali Razvi is a Senior Manager of Procurement Operations with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement management. He has held various roles in reputable organizations, including The University of Texas at Dallas and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and has a background in medicine and business administration.
Current Role at Fivetran
Ali Razvi serves as the Senior Manager of Procurement Operations at Fivetran, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and operations, ensuring efficient processes and vendor management. His expertise in procurement operations contributes to the company's overall efficiency and effectiveness in managing supply chain activities.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current position, Razvi held several significant roles in procurement and operations. He worked as a Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing at Sonder Inc. from 2021 to 2023. His experience also includes serving as a Strategic Procurement Manager at DXC Technology from 2017 to 2019, and at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2014 to 2017. He began his career in procurement as a Plasma Pharmacy Contracting and Sourcing Intern at Novation in 2014.
Academic Background
Ali Razvi earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, completing his studies from 2003 to 2008. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategy from The University of Texas at Dallas, where he studied from 2013 to 2014. His academic background combines medical training with business strategy.
Previous Roles in Clinical Research
Razvi has experience in clinical research, having worked at Baylor College of Medicine. He served as a Clinical Research Coordinator from 2010 to 2011 and later as a Lead Clinical Research Coordinator from 2011 to 2012. His roles involved managing clinical trials and coordinating research activities, contributing to advancements in medical research.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
In his various roles, Ali Razvi has implemented significant initiatives, such as transitioning from Airbase to Coupa for purchasing and expense management. He has trained over 1100 employees on Coupa usage and created multiple punchout stores that reduced approval times on commodity purchases by 40%. His contributions have focused on improving procurement processes and enhancing operational efficiency.