Sourcing & Buying Operations Lead, Avp
Current- Lead sourcing activities by ensuring standard terms and conditions are included in master agreements, statements of work, purchase orders, invoicing, and dispute resolution processes;- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Sourcing Managers and Category Directors, providing insights and presentations on procurement strategies;- Conducted cost analysis of $500M+ in spend across Banking Operations, Travel, and Marketing Categories, driving strategic initiatives and reducing non-compliance;- Led team projects to implement new buying channels and procurement catalogs, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder communication;- Mentor junior employees in achieving operational objectives, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment;- Utilize SAP Ariba’s sourcing module to manage sourcing events and track KPIs, improving purchase requisition compliance and procurement catalog usage;- Own category key performance indicators such as purchase requisition compliance, spend against contract, procurement catalog usage, and buying channel adherence;- Drive process improvement based on targets, best practices, and outcomes of KPIs and audits.