Ziyaad Hawkeswood

Ziyaad Hawkeswood is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in supplier relationship management and technology procurement. Currently serving as a Senior Procurement Manager at Transurban since May 2019, Ziyaad has been instrumental in implementing the Supplier Relationship Management framework and managing strategic supplier partnerships. Prior roles include IT Supplier Relationship Manager and IT Sourcing Manager at Flight Centre Travel Group, where Ziyaad focused on sourcing ICT goods and services, and Category Manager at Aurizon, managing a diverse portfolio that included IT, telecommunications, and travel commodities with an annual spend of approximately $400 million. Ziyaad began the career at Queensland Rail, contributing to process improvement in procurement. Academic credentials include a Bachelor in Information Technology and graduate certificates in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and eCommerce from Griffith University.