Aaqil Kassamali

Aaqil Kassamali is the Senior Manager of Procurement at Hootsuite.12 He has a diverse background that includes experience in sports sales, accounting, IT purchasing, and procurement. Kassamali's career journey took an unconventional path, starting with a position in sports sales for the Vancouver Canucks before transitioning to accounting and eventually joining Hootsuite.1

At Hootsuite, Kassamali built the procurement function from the ground up in a fast-growing, tech-forward organization.1 His role involves managing spend in multiple categories on a global level, collaborating across departments, and managing change in a high-tech environment.2

Kassamali's diverse experience in finance, IT, and sales helps him bridge gaps within the organization. He excels at using technology to scale and deliver solutions to complex engagements.2 His approach to procurement emphasizes continuous improvement strategies, execution, and improving bottom-line performance.2

As a procurement leader, Kassamali focuses on prioritizing investments, managing renewals, and balancing the needs of different departments such as sales, marketing, and IT.1 He has also worked on improving the visibility and accessibility of the procurement team within Hootsuite, implementing a user-friendly system for employees to contact and work with procurement.1

Kassamali is described as a passionate and progressive procurement leader who is adept at navigating the complexities of SaaS management in a rapidly growing organization.2