With over 18 years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain leadership, Sofiya Poland currently heads Group Procurement Operations for a major diversified conglomerate in the UAE. A Fellow  of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (FCIPS), she holds an MSc in International Transport & Logistics and an executive certification in Digital Transformation from MIT and NYU Alumni.

Highly passionate about creating transformative strategies that deliver sustainable and substantial commercial value, Sofiya excels at building high-performing teams and optimizing organizational processes. She has a proven track record in leading end-to-end transformation initiatives, establishing Procurement Centers of Excellence, and significantly enhancing procurement department effectiveness.

Sofiya’s expertise in strategic innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence positions her as an invaluable voice in driving procurement’s evolving role in global organizations. Join us as she shares her insights on how procurement can be a catalyst for growth, efficiency, and long-term success.

We look forward to hearing from Sofiya Poland at the International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference 2025, Dubai!