Responsible for leading cross-functional teams through full lifecycle Sourcing initiatives, including project planning / management, analysis / strategy, evaluation / selection, negotiation / contracting and ongoing supplier engagement. Also accountable for nurturing stakeholder relationships by serving as a valued partner, identifying critical business needs and providing consultative services, both strategic and tactical.

Responsibilities included supporting the Sourcing-related needs of internal stakeholders within the categories of Facilities, MRO and Zoological (2011 - 2015) and Information Technology and Merchandise (2015 - 2016) throughout eleven national theme park locations. Also accountable for leading competitive processes, contract management and strategically pursuing opportunities that maximize value, leverage and relationships.

Responsibilities included project management, supplier development, investment recovery and facilitating competitive processes / negotiations (consumable supplies, raw materials, environmental services, logistics, etc), while supporting a statewide business unit from a centralized environment. Also accountable for contract implementation / administration, and serving as a proactive liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities included serving as RFx response writer / coordinator and head of daily order fulfillment. Also accountable for maintaining the company’s e-commerce website.