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Charlotte, Nc, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Assembled and led multi-region cross-functional teams to transform, de-risk, and optimize design and sourcing functions organization-wide (from OFCI equipment conceptualization through to commissioning). Evolved short-term triage for emerging risks into long-term strategy, building resiliency and continuity into the supply chain. Influenced and aligned executive-level stakeholders with differing agendas to a common goal of implementing scalable strategies that enabled the deployment of reliable capacity to the fleet of data centers.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Led the procurement function for the North American data center business and its portfolio of clients. Interfaced with executive leadership (internal/external) and developed long-term strategy for the organization in parallel with customer-centric solutions, simultaneously growing the business and enhancing service offerings. Negotiated and managed high-value key contracts and partnerships with critical suppliers. Directed the procurement efforts for new construction and CAPEX projects.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Managed the procurement function for the North American data center business and its portfolio of clients. Interfaced with internal/external leadership to tailor and operationalize the global procurement strategy in alignment with client-specific needs. Negotiated and managed high-value key contracts and partnerships with critical suppliers. Planned and executed the transition efforts for new client accounts, exceeding delivery and milestone expectations. Supported the procurement efforts for new construction and CAPEX projects.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Managed the procurement function and supported FM service delivery for a subset of client sort facilities and distribution centers in the U.S..Responsible for identifying improvement opportunities in third-party services, refining existing or developing and implementing new sourcing programs and strategies, streamlining processes to gain efficiencies, and the contracting and managing of suppliers to support projects.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Organized and oversaw supplier service delivery for all client retail locations in the U.S..Operated in a call center environment. Responsible for obtaining and interpreting reactive service requests and selecting appropriate suppliers for resolution, overseeing service execution from need identification to completion, and communicating with client stakeholders. Awarded for consistently exceeding communication and service delivery expectations.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Rebranded Central Carolinas Refrigerated, Inc.. Stood up and led the procurement function for the organization. Merged, developed, and executed long-range plan that positioned the organization as an industry leader. Managed the acquisition and maintenance of the portfolio of assets. Established network of high-performing third-party service providers and diversified service offerings yielding increases in revenue and profitability. Cultivated new business and negotiated high-value contracts.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Stood up and led the procurement function for the organization. Developed, and executed long-range plan. Managed the acquisition and maintenance of the portfolio of assets. Cultivated new business and negotiated high-value contracts.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States