Senior Director, Head Of Us Strategic Sourcing And Supplier Diversity
Princeton, Nj
Served as first the Director, then the Senior Director and Head of Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Diversity in the US. Established and created the company’s Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Diversity functions for the US, while aligning & developing synergies on a global basis. Directed the activities of a staff of nine professionals aligned and structured to support the various lines of business. Held responsibility for the oversight and annual acquisition of goods and services in excess of $1.2 billion, while delivering savings average annual savings of 18% on all project activity. Primary focus areas for strategic sourcing included information technology, marketing, advertising, commercial production, sales, travel services, product launch support, clinicals, medical education and fleet services. Led negotiations for optimal pricing contracts, agreements, and leases for supplies and services. Established the sourcing processes, procedures, tools, and administrative templates in support of the function. Increased the base of diverse companies conducting business throughout the organization.