IPC is the purchasing and supply chain management organization for Subway® Brands restaurant system. IPC negotiates pricing and sources suppliers and products for over 40,000 global Subway® restaurants.Consultant, Equipment ProjectsEmployed on a contract basis to execute Requests for Proposals for all equipment categories in the Subway® restaurant system. Perform industry analysis and conduct needs analysis on current equipment to include recommendations. Identify additional… Show more IPC is the purchasing and supply chain management organization for Subway® Brands restaurant system. IPC negotiates pricing and sources suppliers and products for over 40,000 global Subway® restaurants.Consultant, Equipment ProjectsEmployed on a contract basis to execute Requests for Proposals for all equipment categories in the Subway® restaurant system. Perform industry analysis and conduct needs analysis on current equipment to include recommendations. Identify additional opportunities for improvement and cost savings. Show less

Senior Director, Restaurant Equipment Procurement 2006-2014Led a team of up to 8 buyers responsible for key commodity categories with total annual spend of $280-$330MM across 320 suppliers. Negotiated national contracts on restaurant equipment, including metal fabrication, food preparation, and drink / ice equipment and other commodity areas, achieving best possible costs. Implemented Yum! Brands, Inc. and company-sponsored negotiation processes and techniques that led to consistent… Show more Senior Director, Restaurant Equipment Procurement 2006-2014Led a team of up to 8 buyers responsible for key commodity categories with total annual spend of $280-$330MM across 320 suppliers. Negotiated national contracts on restaurant equipment, including metal fabrication, food preparation, and drink / ice equipment and other commodity areas, achieving best possible costs. Implemented Yum! Brands, Inc. and company-sponsored negotiation processes and techniques that led to consistent, documentable, and impactful savings for all brands.• Negotiated annual contracts valued over $71MM with 87 suppliers. Responsible for negotiations with national and international suppliers such as Manitowoc, ITW, International Cold Storage, Vollrath, Standex and HM Electronics. • Directed and managed the roll out of menu and equipment initiatives, securing the best cost while meeting all schedules. Negotiated cost savings of $5.1MM for a 2013-2015 Taco Bell restaurant retrofit program that included product and installation savings for over 6000 corporate and franchise locations. Other accomplishments available with resume. Show less