Director - Indirect Procurement
New York, New York, Us
Director – Indirect Procurement Jul 2009-CurrentLeads the Indirect Procurement Organization for Colgate in North America and Colgate's Global Categories. In addition, also leads indirect activities for Tom’s of Maine, Colgate Oral Pharmaceutical, Colgate’s Global R&D organization, Global Legal, and Global Marketing. * Managed over $1 Billion in Indirect Spend, Colgate strategic sourcing and buying associates and also managed various contractors and permanently outsourced staff. Managed spend in categories such as media, advertising agencies, legal services, market research, scientific research and development, warehousing, facilities services, consumer promotion, benefits, temp labor, etc.* Worked with team to deliver a documented $65 Million in savings, $9 Million in Capital Cash Savings and an estimated $30 Million in avoidance in 2 years* Led team to deliver savings goal 2 years in a row, the first time that had ever been achieved. Furthermore, also achieved the stretch goal both years.* Led efforts to improve discipline around spend managements, indirect market analysis, supplier segmentation, Procure to Pay system usage, Risk Management, eSourcing and Supplier Diversity.* In first full year, helped improve focus on and correct systemic issues in the Supplier Diversity program and raised reporting 35% for indirect procurement in North America.* Lead role in developing global strategies for Indirect Procurement for Colgate globally.* Lead major negotiations with Colgate’s largest 3PL supplier, delivering $3 Million in logistics savings.