Established structure and control within the procurement program by setting clear objectives, controls, policies, and expectations; align and streamline key business processes. Drove sourcing and procurement for KKR’s portfolio companies, including RFP processes and contractor relationship management; advise senior management on global large-scale CapEx investments. Synthesized supplier, industry, and market research for data-driven decision-making. Directed the strategic planning and program management for cost savings and innovation initiatives, such as restructures, change management, and cost avoidance. Partner with executive stakeholders to enable competitive pricing, risk mitigation, and best practices.

Drove innovation and cost savings by leading Google's first initiative to condense and centralize vendors supporting dozens of facility operations for 13 Data Centers across the US. Gathered requirements, goals, and priorities from Business Unit leaders. Analyzed business processes and stakeholder requirements to lead the new sourcing process. Developed partner selection strategy with cross-functional stakeholders, including RFQ/RFP, sourcing strategy, and drove final supplier selection. Negotiated commercial agreements and engaged vendor partners to enable cutting-edge technologies and products with best-in-class quality, delivery, and cost.

Developed the Gigafactory Phase I CapEx procurement plan and presented to the executive leadership team to influence sourcing strategy adoption. Defined the RFQ and sourcing strategy and presented sourcing selections to internal stakeholders. Handled all pricing and contract negotiations to minimize costs and maximize quality. Established key metrics to measure, monitor, and analyze sourcing progress and supplier performance. Developed and managed relationships with key stakeholders to identify opportunities and help scale the supply chain program. Aligned, managed, and motivated a team of 25 engineering and construction staff.