Director- Strategic Sourcing
Current* Created, defined and implemented a strategic sourcing model from pilot concept through mainstream process discipline* Manages and directs a staff of seven professional associates who are responsible for approx. $200 MM annual spending. * Directs procurement process responsible for over $20 MM total aggregate cost savings annually since department inception.* Collaborates cross-functionally with partners in Marketing, Store Operations, Facility Operations, Product Development, Safety and Quality Assurance departments in order to achieve balanced, optimal results maximizing cost, quality and service.