Ken Bahadur (P Eng)
About Ken Bahadur (P Eng)
Ken Bahadur is a Senior Manager of Technology Sourcing at Thomson Reuters, with extensive experience in sourcing telecommunication and IT products. He has held various roles at notable companies, including Celestica, AMD, and Freedom Mobile, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from McMaster University.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Ken Bahadur currently serves as the Senior Manager of Technology Sourcing at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the sourcing of technology products and services, leveraging his extensive background in procurement and supply chain management. His experience in this capacity allows him to implement effective sourcing strategies that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Celestica
Ken Bahadur has a significant history with Celestica, where he held multiple roles over several years. He began as a Product Engineering Intern from 1995 to 1996, then transitioned to a Test Development Engineer from 1997 to 2001. Following this, he worked as a Supplier Quality Engineer from 2001 to 2004, and later as a Commodity Manager from 2004 to 2008. His diverse roles at Celestica contributed to his expertise in engineering and sourcing.
Experience at Freedom Mobile
At Freedom Mobile, Ken Bahadur worked as a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Direct and Indirect Spend from 2013 to 2018. He was responsible for managing procurement processes and sourcing strategies. He also served as the Strategic Sourcing Manager for Direct Spend from 2010 to 2013. His tenure at Freedom Mobile enhanced his skills in sourcing telecommunications products and services.
Education and Expertise
Ken Bahadur earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from McMaster University, studying from 1992 to 1997. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma in Supply Chain Management from Asean Online Education AOE. His educational background supports his professional expertise in technology sourcing and procurement.
Career in Information Technology Procurement
Ken Bahadur has over a decade of experience in sourcing telecommunications and information technology products and services. He worked as an Information Technology Procurement Manager at Manulife from 2021 to 2022 and as a Lead Sourcing Manager at AMD from 2008 to 2010. His career reflects a strong focus on implementing best-in-class procurement processes to support organizational success.