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Geneva, Ch

• Lead procurement strategy for $15M liquids portfolio across 20 Third-Party Manufacturers (TPMs) in North America.• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize costs, quality, service, and cash flow.• Negotiate contracts, including price, MOQ, payment terms and other key procurement elements with suppliers.• Manage and strengthen relationships with key external partners to ensure agile and efficient supply chain performance.• Conduct competitive analysis, lead sourcing events (RFI/RFQ), and collaborate with global teams to enhance procurement efficiencies.• Oversee monthly financial reviews and annual budget processes for procurement spend.• Provide procurement support to cross-functional teams including supply chain, R&D, and marketing, reporting insights to senior leadership.• Utilize strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency to drive decision-making and performance improvement.

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

• Lead categories totaling ~$27MM spend: Less-than-Truckload, Courier, Capital Equipmenttransportation procurement.• Known for exceptional communication skills that foster productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, as well as comfort and experience communicating to executive leadership.• Adept at collaborating cross-functionally to align procurement strategies with business goals, while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.• Lead contract negotiation with key and potential supplier base, working alongside internal operations and legal stakeholders.• Utilize Excel & Power BI to leverage spreadsheet analytics and dashboards to drive innovation in post-consumer separation Johnson & Johnson.• Develop category strategy of supplier base consolidation and execute through contract implementation and sourcing events.• Drove CIPs totaling $300K+ in cost reduction to completion in 2023.• Lead Less-than-Truckload Request for Proposal in 2023 generating ~31% of savings on ~$13MM spend, totaling ~$4MM.

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Austin, Tx, Us

• Focus on deliver portion of Whole Foods supply chain to complete on-time delivery to customers.• Proficient in employing operational and analytical skills to streamline workflows, enhance inventory management, and elevate the overall shopping experience.• Worked in Lean production assembly line alongside team of 15 associates.• Adept at utilizing technology and data-driven insights to select and package high-quality products while meeting strict quality standards and time constraints.• Proven ability to coordinate with team members, communicate effectively with customers and adapt to evolving priorities.

Master Of Science - Ms, Business Intelligence & Analytics

Bachelor'S Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management