Chris Dindia Email & Phone Number

Chris Dindia is an accomplished multi-brand procurement leader with a diverse background in supply chain optimization, source-to-pay best practices, and implementation and management of procurement systems. From 2006 to 2020, he worked with KinderCare Education, an industry-leading provider of nationwide education services with over 1,500 purchasing locations. In that time, he established, deployed, and directed robust eCommerce/procurement systems and digital catalogs capable of accommodating a $100M supply base as well as reduced costs, improved efficiency and mentored a high performing team.Since 2021, Chris has been with PacificLife working to improve user experience, enhance and optimize their Coupa environment and create best in class source-to-pay systems and processes.Recognized for his detail-oriented approach, he brought consistency to a large disparate purchasing process, developed and implemented processes and procedures, reduced costs, improved existing/added new systems, and built exceptional relationships with both internal/vendor partners. The depth and breadth of his knowledge and experience in all purchasing disciplines would surely make him a great asset to a team.------------------------------------------------------------------------✔ Created, deployed, and managed eCommerce/procurement systems and digital catalogs capable of accommodating this multi-brand business with a $100M supply base and a digital presence spanning over 1,500 locations and 5000 users. ✔ Increased user satisfaction by 35%, eliminated 500,000+ paper transactions, and saved $2M in annual labor expenses, after developing, implementing, and iterating a new multi-brand eProcurement system and order management platforms with Oracle integration, that replaced manual systems and processes for 1,500 retail locations and corporate users. ✔ Reduced support ticket escalations by 75% YoY via the strategic evolution of technical features and staff training. ✔ Slashed rogue spending by 40% after spearheading a comprehensive review of P-card spend and related policy integration. ✔ Enhanced end-user experience and reduced labor costs after converting to a 99% touchless purchase order (PO) system. ✔ Directed supply chain and merchandising strategy for over 8,500 SKUs across 1,500 retail locations and digital catalogs. ✔ Saved $150,000+ in annual labor costs while sustaining best-in-class costs per transaction via improved S2P processes.

Listed skills include E Commerce, User Experience, Website Development, Netsuite, and 18 others.

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  University Of Phoenix

  Business Administration And Management, General