Usman Ashraf

Usman Ashraf is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in category management and strategic sourcing across various industries. Currently serving as a Senior Category Specialist at Air Liquide since June 2019, Usman oversees procurement categories for North and Latin America, focusing on developing long-term strategies and vendor performance management. Prior to this role, Usman was a Regional Category Specialist at Rio Tinto, leading procurement strategies for multiple sites, and held positions at Apollo Health and Beauty Care as a Procurement Supervisor and Senior Buyer, where strategic sourcing initiatives were executed. Usman's career began at Brenntag Canada as an Account Manager and Inside Sales Representative, effectively managing client relationships and driving sales growth. Usman holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Physics from McMaster University.