Danielle Sullivan Email & Phone Number

Teddington, Middlesex, Gb

Global Procurement Specialist | Strategic Management in Travel, Expense, and HR CategoriesReporting directly to the Global Head of Indirect Procurement, I specialize in managing critical expenditures related to Travel and Expense, as well as Human Resources categories.Recent accomplishments include successfully project managing the global implementation of a cutting-edge fintech/SaaS product across multiple countries, showcasing my ability to lead complex initiatives on a global scale.Key Responsibilities:In the role of a global procurement business partner, I formulate strategic plans for categories, securing stakeholder buy-in and overseeing seamless implementation through the industry's proven 5-step category management process. My approach involves close collaboration with key stakeholders, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of business needs and facilitating optimal procurement support.Key Achievements:Orchestrated the strategic category management process for LGC's travel and expense spend, involving extensive stakeholder engagement across all business units to comprehensively grasp and address business requirements.Successfully executed a global Request for Proposal (RFP) process for travel management services, ultimately awarding the contract to Navan, a leading market disruptor.Presented comprehensive recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), ensuring companywide buy-in. The recommendations highlighted tangible benefits, including enhanced visibility on spend and CO2 emissions, improved traveler duty of care, and a significant reduction in global travel costs.My professional approach is grounded in a commitment to excellence, ensuring alignment between procurement strategies and overarching business goals. I am adept at navigating complex global procurement landscapes and driving initiatives that deliver measurable value to the organization.

Worthing, West Sussex, Gb

Developed and implemented specific demand and category strategies, engaging with internal customers to understand requirements, volume demands, and specifications. Supported on all associated commercial activity to achieve value creation and minimise total cost of ownership, working closely with the Sourcing Execution team to execute the full sourcing lifecycle and deliver against procurement and value management strategies.Developed and implemented Property Services Category Strategy incorporating requirements across Commercial Property and Land Entry achieving a saving of 5% using go to market model. Category led post award Studies and Investigations multi framework supply chain within the Engineering and Construction directorate proving support to Sourcing Execution team on Direct Awards and Mini-Competitions.

London, England, Gb

As the International Indirect Buyer at The Body Shop, I took the lead in project managing strategic sourcing initiatives and overseeing suppliers for Global Travel and Expense Spend. Collaborating closely with colleagues from Natura and Aesop within the Natura&Co Group, I played a decisive role in driving and executing the global implementation of a travel management provider across three brands within the Natura Group. This involved streamlining processes and achieving international procurement efficiency.

London, England, Gb

London, England, Gb

Retail Management

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