While in this role, I oversaw the planning and oversight of global procurement processes to deliver BIC products and services while aligning with cost control, risk mitigation and timelines. Highlights of my daily contributions include:Focused on software and hardware procurement to meet IT department needs. Reported directly to CFO in outlining annual cost reduction goals and objectives. Advised on high-value procurement needs and secured data on business needs for implementation of effective contract management practices, supplier diligence and vendor management programs. Liaised extensively with C-Level staff in formulating and implementing procurement best practices. Engaged with cross-functional business leads in managing vendor relationships and optimizing contract outcomes. Coordinated sourcing, negotiation and deployment of tech platforms such as Procure to Pay (P2P), Contract Management and Vendor Management.Examples of my various projects and accomplishments include:• Conceived and implemented Source to Pay processes and orchestrated Accounts Payable P2P platform deployment by designing and selling plan to internal stakeholders and coordinating implementation. • Consistently secured $1.25M on remit of $9M annually over three-year period solely for highly challenging Tech SaaS category; attained additional savings of $1M on $5M in spend on tech hardware and other categories such as Marketing and Real Estate.• Pivotal in capturing high profitability levels through high-level analysis, budgeting and service negotiations of materials and goods, securing favorable terms with appropriate lead times

In this role, I charted the strategic direction of sourcing and procurement solutions across end-to-end business lifecycles, highlighting core business Global Shared Services for company positioned to go public. Highlights of my daily contributions include: Maintained scope comprising Marketing, IT and Consumables, Facilities Management, Office Supplies, Professional Services, et al. Guided and coached high-performing cross-functional Lean team of four in matrix alignment with Compliance, Risk Management, AP, AR, Vendor Management, Global Operations and Procurement. Empowered engagement models across global business units spanning Global Sourcing, Legal, Treasury and IT functions. Adapted operating processes, trace-mapping and vendor solutions to enable rapid scalability within a transformational global start-up environment.Examples of my various projects and accomplishments include:• Excelled within fast-paced environment with shifting priorities within an explosive growth environment. • Forged path for centralized vendor framework from requisition to centralized contract management with negotiated KPIs and SoWs, tracking back to performance improvement via large, multimillion-dollar vendors and contracts.• Triggered $25M in savings for 2019 on $270M of spend spanning five macro-categories.• Revamped multiple key vendor contracts, securing significant savings, right-sizing relationships, defining business processes and positioning for rapid growth and scalability. • Orchestrated multiple QBRs with vendors accustomed to large margin contracts requiring prompt problem-solving; quickly identified, negotiated and resolved any issues. • Achieved sourcing and transformation across Marketing (Promo and Media-Buy), Professional Services, Security, Buildings Ops, Consumables, MRO, Office supplies, Facilities and IT Hardware.

In this role, I engaged with associate company principals to formulate and execute corporate strategic initiatives for the small private start-up Prendee.com. Highlights of my daily contributions include: Interfaced with NYC and Zurich teams in operations and marketing. Liaised with multi-industry principals of SME and Mid-Market potential partners. Consulted on business case, growth operations tactics and marketing strategies for Alpha Test run-up.Examples of my various projects and accomplishments include:• Gained extensive knowledge and practical experience managing a scalable business through trial and failure.• Underwent extensive travels throughout Europe in conveying Prendee value proposition to potential partners, attaining deep understanding of international consumer preferences and European market dynamics in the social space.

Partnered with company principals to develop, communicate, execute and sustain corporate strategic initiatives of Prendee.com (small private start-up). Company marketing and operations were shared across NYC and Zurich. Interfaced with principals of SME and Mid-Market potential partners of all industries. Learned a lot about managing a scalable business through trial and failure.➣ Advised on business case, growth operations tactics and marketing strategies in Alpha Test run-up.➣ Traveled extensively throughout Europe and presented Prendee value proposition to potential partners.➣ Learned international consumer preferences and European market dynamics in the social space.

I progressed rapidly through significantly increasing levels of responsibility for CPG private brand-building global consulting firm.Highlights of my daily contributions include: Assembled and led global start-up team charged with international product sourcing and vendor relations for major Chinese client. Developed client-centered sourcing strategies for internal and external stakeholders. Liaised extensively with senior leadership and advised associates on strategies for surmounting business hurdles. Continually leveraged empathy and trust building techniques to align global resources and strategy.Examples of my various projects and accomplishments include:• Bootstrapped three business unit teams (IT, Category Management and Sourcing) to support new sourcing strategy. • Facilitated negotiations of representation and SLA contracts with numerous SME suppliers for international product sales. • Engaged with APAC VP to plan and orchestrate roadshow of US operations in correlation with company sale

I piloted a global sourcing strategy and established a new LATAM supplier base. Highlights of my daily contributions include: Pinpointed thousands of key SKUs in five CPG categories across five LATAM countries. Presented product and sourcing innovations to client teams and C-Level stakeholders. Partnered to execute RFXs and reverse blind auctions. Synergized with QA and IT teams to develop international sourcing Center of Excellence.Examples of my various projects and accomplishments include:• Fast-tracked new supplier-base from 0 to 500+ contract manufacturer partners. • Stewarded three-month corporate post-mortem fact-finding and recommendation initiative to isolate source of critical company software development failure in architecting proprietary search engine and SaaS sourcing software.• Steered business development across seven international governments’ trade agencies, spurring government-sponsored business development and sourcing trade missions.

I conducted in-depth analysis of national and global performance data for consumer trends, innovation, brand and category market share penetration and brand strategy implementation. Highlights of my daily contributions include: Designed dashboards for shopper data analysis and info pitch decks for existing and prospective clients. Coordinated in-depth analysis of consumption and marketing data.Examples of my various projects and accomplishments include:• Honed in on white space and category expansion opportunities.

I managed projects as part of Hedge Fund participation in 2009 GFC federal unwind of distressed securitized assets. Highlights of my daily contributions include: Conducted negotiations of ISDA bank counterparty contracts controlling investments of credit default swaps (CDS, MBS, CDO, et al). Performed analysis of credit line requirements and agreement terms with banks. Executed thorough reviews of legal requirements from domestic and foreign regulatory agencies. Actively managed 200+ legal entities, contracts and special purpose vehicles across multiple jurisdictions. Coordinated risk management due diligence for OFAC and FCPA compliance.Examples of my various projects and accomplishments include:• Integral in generating $550M in profits in 2009 through exigent execution of Federal Bank of New York’s Troubled Asset Leverage Fund’s offerings spanning 25 investment banks.

I facilitated domestic legal requirements oversight for M&A purchase and sale agreements, IPOs and leveraged buy-outs for public and private companies of enterprises of all sizes. Highlights of my daily contributions include: Handled all internal support systems for major law firm, including support for documents, IT systems and business partners associated with each transaction.Examples of my various projects and accomplishments include:• Pivotal member of team charged with supporting Bear Naked Foods in nearly going public and tasked with oversight of $100M sale to Kellogg company. • Designed and executed pioneering new digital marketing processes for M&A documentation in CD and online distribution.

I was accountable for jurisdictional legal requirements and documents review for over $1B in structured and project finance fundings. Highlights of my daily contributions include: Formed several LLCs, LPs, C Corps and S Corps and administered general corporate governance requirements for 300+ corporate entities.Examples of my various projects and accomplishments include:• Key member of team that successfully executed $300M in sale-lease back of GE properties in California entailing multiple jurisdictions and highly exacting clientele.