As a leader, I direct a dynamic team of 20 professionals, aligning our objectives with corporate strategies and fostering stakeholder engagement across all functions. I spearhead initiatives to optimize the procurement process, manage vendors effectively, and deliver strategic projects that drive organizational success. Collaborating closely with functional leads, I guide the procurement function by defining procedural changes and overseeing essential corporate services like travel and office administration. Additionally, I provide exceptional support to the executive team in implementing new operating models, generating market reports, and developing robust business cases to drive informed decision-making.Notable accomplishments:• Oversaw global strategic sourcing initiatives for high-value service categories, totaling over $1.5B annually, across continents including Africa, South America, North America, and Australia.• Designed and executed category strategy playbook, realizing annual savings exceeding $80M and fostering growth pipeline surpassing $100M.• Conducted comprehensive contract compliance cleanup for approximately $1.5B in annual contract expenditures.• Pioneered global supply chain maturity assessment, establishing 3-year transformation roadmap for organization's supply chain.• Developed and implemented a global sourcing tool to standardize procurement processes from request to RFx event, contract, and vendor management.• Led design and construction of 33K square foot corporate office, delivering project on time and within budget.

I led global strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic planning and cost management objectives. Collaborating closely with operational leaders, I strengthened supplier relationships and optimized the total cost of ownership. As the primary point of escalation for international operations, I implemented contract management routines and RFx events to enhance procurement efficiency. Additionally, I supported the Senior Vice President in executive communications, delivering valuable market intelligence and strategic insights to drive procurement advancements.Key achievements:• Implemented organizational redesign to clarify global, regional, and site employee interactions, establishing clear accountabilities.• Developed and executed category strategies for critical procurement areas, including drilling and mining services, mobile equipment, reagents, and explosives, overseeing annual spend exceeding $690M.• Developed and executed equipment leasing strategy that reduced capital expenditure by approximately $83M over a 5-year period, providing refreshed fleet assets and total cost of ownership benefits.• Led international strategic sourcing team, managing stakeholder relationships for nine strategic spend categories and driving accountability.• Managed sourcing strategy for specialized raise bore drilling services in Brazil, fostering increased market competition.• Supported implementation of proactive market reporting, supplier vetting, supplier risk management, and ESG reporting requirements on a global scale.

I directed the category spend for service agreements and crafted comprehensive strategies to optimize stakeholder engagement. My leadership in contract management and total cost reduction initiatives streamlined operations and enhanced value chain efficiencies. With a focus on global sourcing, I oversaw the procurement of drilling and mining services, managing contracts exceeding $350M in annual value with rigorous financial oversight. Collaborating closely with technical teams, I ensured alignment with strategic planning and reporting requirements. Additionally, I supported senior leadership in operational excellence projects, providing valuable market intelligence and contributing to business case formulation.Key contributions:• Transitioned legacy global supplier agreement to local provider in Australia, achieving 10% annual savings.• Negotiated and directed a $200M mining services contract in Australia, ensuring continuity for over five years.• Designed and executed regional drilling tender strategy in Brazil, encompassing over 1 million meters across multiple drilling scopes.• Accelerated sourcing for drill rigs during the COVID-19 pandemic to maintain annual drilling requirements in Brazil.

I oversaw comprehensive strategic sourcing initiatives for commodities, emphasizing long-term supply requirements, stakeholder collaboration, and supplier selection to support company objectives. By developing and implementing local sourcing strategies aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, I contributed to sustainable business practices. My responsibilities included overseeing global sourcing for heavy mining equipment (HME), tires, and mining services, with the aim of achieving $20M in annual budget savings. I also supported the commodity manager in conducting mining contract negotiations, creating zero-based cost estimates, and devising contract transition plans.Major highlights:• Identified and onboarded local suppliers, fostering community development and securing $20M in additional revenue over two years through successful contract completion.• Achieved significant budget savings over three consecutive years, with annual savings of $13M in 2016, $23M in 2017, and $17M.• Led strategic sourcing initiative for equipment components, realizing annual cost reductions between 30%-40%.• Directed annual business improvement workshops, identifying cost-reduction opportunities at operations in Brazil, Ghana, and Guinea.• Assembled and presented annual executive reports for global sourcing team, enhancing strategic decision-making processes.

I implemented commodity strategies and effectively managed a portfolio of $250M in annual spending. This involved defining contracts, terms, and conditions to optimize supplier engagements and ensure competitive sourcing. Collaborating with regional purchasing teams, I provided valuable technical assistance and support for internal procurement activities. I meticulously evaluated vendor performance, taking corrective actions when necessary to uphold the integrity of the supply chain. Additionally, I conducted thorough financial analyses for growth projects, evaluating insource versus outsource opportunities to optimize operational requirements.Key accomplishments:• Developed should-cost models to establish baselines for complex service contracts, enhancing financial transparency.• Streamlined contract lifecycle management by automating approval processes and maintaining compliance with SOX regulations.• Standardized contract lifecycle management processes, utilizing company SharePoint tool for global approvals and contract administration.• Advanced market intelligence reporting, enabling informed decision-making for global strategic sourcing initiatives.• Automated internal approval process, increasing efficiency for global sourcing team and expediting project execution.