Ushma Patel

Ushma Patel is an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in strategic purchasing and contract negotiation. With a Bachelor's degree in Business Studies from the University of East London and an MCIPS in Purchasing & Supply from Thames University, Ushma has held key positions at reputable organizations. From September 2006 to June 2010, Ushma served as a Senior Purchases Manager at Proctor and Gamble. Subsequently, at SAP, roles included Strategic Buyer and Regional Category Manager from July 2010 to June 2023, focusing on managing significant procurement budgets within European and EMEA teams. Currently, Ushma is working as a Europe & Africa Customers Procurement Analyst at bp, starting in February 2024.