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Vishal Kalia holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemistry from York University and a Supply Chain Diploma from the Supply Chain Management Association Ontario. Currently serving as a Procurement & Purchasing professional at CAAT Pension Plan since February 2023, Vishal is leading procurement digitization through SAP Ariba implementation and developing a comprehensive procurement program focused on operational efficiencies and risk mitigation. Previous experience includes roles as Senior Manager Commodities and Taco Bell Brand Lead at Unified Purchasing Group, where Vishal managed complex commodity contracts, and National Purchasing Manager at Aramark Canada, overseeing procurement contracts in various categories. With a foundational career at Tim Hortons in strategic sourcing and earlier roles at Sears Canada and Genpharm Inc., Vishal brings extensive expertise in contract negotiations, strategic planning, and supply chain management.