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Kosalee Galkaduwa is a global procurement and supply chain expert with over a decade of experience across industries such as apparel, manufacturing, and finance. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration, she combines her passion for sustainability, innovation, and leadership to drive operational excellence and support SME growth in developing economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I am Kosalee Galkaduwa, a seasoned procurement and supply chain professional with over a decade of global experience spanning the apparel, signage, manufacturing, and financial sectors. I hold a Master\u2019s in Business Administration and am currently pursuing my Doctorate in Business Administration, with a research focus on strengthening the economic sustainability of SMEs in developing economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My journey has been fueled by a passion for operational excellence, sustainability, and innovation. I\u2019ve led large-scale procurement transformations, integrated ERP systems like SAP, and collaborated with multinational corporations to deliver strategic cost savings while enhancing supply chain resilience. Beyond the corporate world, I\u2019m also a speaker, mentor, and advocate for women in leadership, and I actively contribute to community development initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

?As the Procurement Manager at GiftCash, I lead strategic procurement planning, establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, and manage contract negotiations to ensure optimal terms and compliance. My role involves overseeing procurement operations, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and ensuring the timely acquisition of quality goods and services to support GiftCash’s business objectives<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GiftCash, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Ancaster, Ontario, is a platform that enables individuals to sell their unwanted gift cards securely and efficiently. The company offers a straightforward process for users to receive cash for both new and used gift cards. ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a team size ranging from 11 to 50 employees, GiftCash emphasizes values such as integrity, communication, efficiency, reliability, and fostering a family-oriented culture. These principles guide the company’s mission to provide a personalized experience that helps customers earn money in a safe and simplified way.?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to its Canadian headquarters, GiftCash maintains a presence in Las Vegas, Nevada, reflecting its commitment to serving a broad customer base across North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

?GiftCash operates within the gift card exchange industry, a sector that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of gift cards. This industry caters to consumers seeking to convert unwanted or partially used gift cards into cash or acquire gift cards at discounted rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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