Gautham Hegde is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in various roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as a Procurement Specialist at the Toronto Parking Authority since July 2024, Gautham previously held the position of Senior Procurement Specialist at 407 ETR and worked as a Senior Analyst P2P Enablement at Scotiabank. Earlier roles include Supply Chain Analyst at Procter & Gamble and Procurement Analyst at McCain Foods. Gautham's career began as a Sales Agent at 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and included a significant tenure as Senior Manager Purchase at Expat Group, where strategic procurement leadership was emphasized. Gautham also served as Business Development Manager at Ventura Interiors Pvt. Ltd. and Coordinator for ERP Purchase at Acron Homes. Educational qualifications include a Master of Technology in Construction Management from Manipal Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from N M A M Institute of Technology, NITTE.