Identified cost-saving opportunities; developed purchasing policies and procedures.Led P2P initiative to implement the Oracle iProcurement system.Developed project charter, testing and training plans, and employee and supplier communications. Created monthly and quarterly procurement dashboards to present to senior leadership Optimized Oracle iProcurement efficiency by customizing and leveraging system functionality to help streamline business processes.Trained over 1400 system users; automated vendor requests; created a purchasing SharePoint site to support end users.Increased requisition approval SLA compliance to 96% using issue tracking and resolution, internal customer feedback and post implementation system upgrades. Created Emergency Response Plan and deployed company wide trainingManaged over $275M in annual spend

Led a team of 7 buyers spread between Boston, San Diego and Laval, CanadaWorked with buyers, strategic sourcing, AP and business partners to identify and implement plans to increase collaborationUsed Oracle Business Intelligence application to identify key metrics and opportunities for improvementDeveloped and implemented policies to manage our PO, P-Card and SOX complianceActed as change agent for newly updated Oracle R12 systemCollaborated with AP to develop P2P dashboard metrics to share with Sr. LeadershipLed in the creation of a new supplier onboarding process, making sure that all relevant parties have signed offUsing continuous improvement techniques, identified and recommended changes that allowed a 60% reduction in non-value-added workloadActed as key procurement support for all internal and external audit requests

Create automated purchasing and E-Commerce training materials Develop and enforce corporate purchasing policies and proceduresEnabled over 6000 suppliers in Ariba covering a wide variety of catalog and transaction typesSignificantly increased contract compliance through partnership with regional and division managers

Led in the research, design, testing and implementation of new Ariba platformEducated suppliers on use of Ariba invoicing functions, resulting in quicker payment times and reduced manual interventionMigrated vendors from DSSI to Ariba, resulting in a cost savings of 2-5%With assistance from Director of Purchasing, identified target suppliers to build relationships and decide how to best transact electronically

Trained over 2000 end users on Ariba and DSSI E-Procurement systemsCollaborated with AP department on the implementation of the E-Invoicing module for Ariba, which enhanced the supplier payment processWorked with buyers to design and publish catalogs on Ariba and DSSI

Reviewed and approved capex requisitionsManaged catalogs, contracts and bids for all vendors in the areas of office supplies, maintenance, electronics, housekeeping and rehabilitation supplies.Reviewed rental contracts for all major appliance rentals

Responsible for overseeing delivery of supplies to 23 branches and two operations centers. Reviewed orders with department heads to ensure adherence to budget and bank procedures. Prepared purchase orders, evaluated and tested new equipment, and arranged for disposal of surplus materials. Worked in conjunction with marketing to design new forms and brochuresManaged inventory of all stocked materials. Negotiated contracts and service agreements, as well as ensuring conformance to company policy.