- Global lead managing beans category supporting 5 distribution centers.- Spearheaded supplier performance management by engaging in negotiations for procured materials and services to ensure the attainment of the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), considering Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Innovation.- Collaborated with senior procurement personnel to ensure alignment of the category with regional strategies.- Directed financial planning and forecasting processes within the category… Show more - Global lead managing beans category supporting 5 distribution centers.- Spearheaded supplier performance management by engaging in negotiations for procured materials and services to ensure the attainment of the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), considering Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Innovation.- Collaborated with senior procurement personnel to ensure alignment of the category with regional strategies.- Directed financial planning and forecasting processes within the category and delivered periodic relevant market insights and dynamics to internal stakeholders across global regions.- Devised and led Supplier Relationship Management programs focusing on Quality, Productivity, and Innovation.- Guaranteed top-notch service quality, competitive pricing, and adherence to company policies and procurement processes, cultivating a proactive and strategic team operation.- Developed an in-depth understanding of supply markets and their drivers, such as grain markets, exports, weather patterns, and global economic factors.- Evaluated and projected raw data from each of the five Distribution Centers to maintain appropriate inventory levels.- Developed and maintained food specifications, conducted third-party and internal audits, and established Quality Assurance programs, resulting in consistent quality and a safe working environment.- Scrutinized supplier food safety programs, laboratory results, and sensory panel outcomes to gauge proficiency and competency in ensuring consistent product quality. Show less

Responsible for the supply chain of commodity products at competitive prices via RFP/RFQ whilemaintaining adequate inventories to meet ship demand within the Food & Beverage,Hotel/Durables, FF&E and Technical/ Hardware Engineering.● Deep automation implementation experience (SAP)● Supported cross category supply chain strategies that resulted in cost management and costsavings i.e. FF&E, Technical, and Supply Chain Project Management.● Supervise and manage new concept… Show more Responsible for the supply chain of commodity products at competitive prices via RFP/RFQ whilemaintaining adequate inventories to meet ship demand within the Food & Beverage,Hotel/Durables, FF&E and Technical/ Hardware Engineering.● Deep automation implementation experience (SAP)● Supported cross category supply chain strategies that resulted in cost management and costsavings i.e. FF&E, Technical, and Supply Chain Project Management.● Supervise and manage new concept development projects to discover emerging product,experience, and business opportunities for NCLH● Evaluated supply chain operations and business practices and developed processdocumentation to facilitate improved efficiency at all levels within the department.● Analyzed current market conditions to optimize recovery needs regionally ship side.● Formulate contingency plans to de-risk technical challenges, long lead time, single source, and anysupply gaps● Lead of sourcing, and management of key component and manufacturing partners● Lead global processes and ensured compliance with Global authorities (US Customs, FDA, USPH,US Coast Guard, etc.). Ensured all activities performed by the team and providers; comply withthe environmental and safety policies.● Performed research studies and analysis to benchmark other global supply chain organizationsfor best practices in managing commodity markets, leveraging volume, consolidation ofdistributors.● Solicited price bids, RFQ, and proposals from qualified suppliers and recommend alternativeproducts of same or better quality at a more favorable cost. Conducted comparison analysis ofall bids, recommended suppliers for awards.● Administered contracts and bid schedules and ensure that all contractual requirements are metby both the supplier and the organization. Ensured contracted prices and expiration dates areaccurately reflected in quote files and system. Monitored actual consumption of such contracts.Abided USPH regulatory compliance. Show less

Prioritize requirements, highlight any missing information and risks to business and challengefor clarification in time.● Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential suppliers with the rightqualifications to meet Eden’s Roc expectations and timeline.● Negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services● Coordinate and execute Purchase Orders including full tracking up to delivery on site● Review… Show more Prioritize requirements, highlight any missing information and risks to business and challengefor clarification in time.● Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential suppliers with the rightqualifications to meet Eden’s Roc expectations and timeline.● Negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services● Coordinate and execute Purchase Orders including full tracking up to delivery on site● Review launches and adopt learnings and changes into future processes.● Own effective materials management of all non-inventory packaging supplies andConsumables● Develop and utilize demand forecast models● Manage vendors to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance● Resolve payment issues with vendors and accounts payable● Liaise with suppliers to negotiate and secure best value for money deals on a full range ofnon-inventory goods and services.● Build effective stakeholder relationships, ensuring a high service level in terms of quotationsand lead-times.● Partnering with internal customers to positively influence spending decisions● Work in full compliance with the company Spending and Transaction policy, educating anddriving the correct behaviors of business stakeholders.● Manage and drive down the number of invoices on hold (IOH), ensuring a robust procure topay process.● Drive effective delivery of the procurement metrics by leading / supporting projects andinitiatives identifying root cause of issues and corrective actions.● Ensure flawless start of launch procurement procedures in new sites.● Earn the trust of key stakeholders as the Procurement function transitions.● Ensure alignment in all processes advocating actively improvements.● Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings.● Proactively support business owners to ensure equipment/ consumables/ service availabilityto meet agreed timescales. Show less

Prioritize requirements, highlight any missing information and risks to business and challengefor clarification in time.● Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential suppliers with the rightqualifications to meet Eden’s Roc expectations and timeline.● Negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services● Manage supplier development and tooling timelines, part availability for prototype builds/start… Show more Prioritize requirements, highlight any missing information and risks to business and challengefor clarification in time.● Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential suppliers with the rightqualifications to meet Eden’s Roc expectations and timeline.● Negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services● Manage supplier development and tooling timelines, part availability for prototype builds/start ofproduction and develop solutions● Coordinate and execute Purchase Orders including full tracking up to delivery on site● Ensure availability of all needed services to new site by implementing standard solutionswhere applicable or source regional/ local solutions when necessary.● Review launches and adopt learnings and changes into future processes.● Own effective materials management of all non-inventory packaging supplies andConsumables● Develop and utilize demand forecast models● Liaise with suppliers to negotiate and secure best value for money deals on a full range ofnon-inventory goods and services.● Build effective stakeholder relationships, ensuring a high service level in terms of quotationsand lead-times.● Partnering with internal customers to positively influence spending decisions● Work in full compliance with the company Spending and Transaction policy, educating anddriving the correct behaviors of business stakeholders.● Manage and drive down the number of invoices on hold (IOH), ensuring a robust procure topay process.● Drive effective delivery of the procurement metrics by leading / supporting projects andinitiatives identifying root cause of issues and corrective actions.● Earn the trust of key stakeholders as the Procurement function transitions.● Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings.● Proactively support business owners to ensure equipment/ consumables/ service availabilityto meet agreed timescales. Show less