Zai Mohammed, MBA, Lssbb
About Zai Mohammed, MBA, Lssbb
Zai Mohammed, MBA, Lssbb, is the Head of Global Procurement at Talkdesk and hosts the 'StraightUp Procurement' podcast in the United States.
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Zai Mohammed serves as the Head Of Global Procurement at Talkdesk and also hosts the 'StraightUp Procurement' podcast in the United States.
Educational Background
Zai Mohammed holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Brandman University, where he studied Business Administration and Management, General. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science from the same university. Additionally, he holds a Six Sigma Lean Black Belt certification.
Professional Background
Zai Mohammed has an extensive professional background in procurement and contracts management. He has held roles at various organizations including the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), University of California, Davis, and Western Climate Initiative, Inc. In these roles, he developed various procurement strategies and managed vendor relationships. He is highly experienced in top-level negotiations and deal closures.
Podcast Host of StraightUp Procurement
In addition to his role at Talkdesk, Zai Mohammed hosts the 'StraightUp Procurement' podcast. The podcast aims to rebrand and redefine procurement by discussing various procurement-related topics and strategies.
Authored Work
Zai Mohammed authored a self-written Vendor Management Playbook. The playbook provides structured guidance on managing vendor relationships effectively and aims to improve procurement practices.
Military Service
Zai Mohammed is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force where he served as a Program Manager from 2007 to 2015.