As a Senior Sourcing & Operations professional who has successfully managed all the major categories in the indirect and many of the direct categories that have led to an improved bottom line of the firms I have worked for, I bring with me an exceptional background in project management and global leadership, with direct oversight of cross-functional/cross-cultural teams. Dedicated to quickly building the trust of my fellow sourcing managers and operations personnel, to ensure that the maximum value is received, appropriate relationships and connections are made, and formalized documents are put in place to achieve success, I strongly believe in continual process improvement for myself and the firms I work for. Comfortable managing teams (directly and indirectly) and has the experience and ability to communicate all levels of management, up to the C suite on the value proposition of sourcing and procurement.A few of my key qualifications include:• Identify opportunity for improvement and implement solutions that enhance services, reduce costs, and maximize vendor relations and contractual items. • Coordinate projects that reduced costs and improved processes. As Sourcing Manager, saved and avoided more than $80M in costs during tenure, and supported 200+ clients and stakeholders in improving their renewals both monetarily and contractually. • Develop strategic plans to negotiate cost-effective contracts with suppliers.• Manage vendor relationships and lead complex negotiations to achieve organizational goals.• Establish and foster relationships with individuals at all levels of an organization.• Lead and direct training programs to ensure employees comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and procedures, while enhancing cost reduction increased revenue.• Prepare and analyze procurement reports to support the development of procurement management strategies.• Establish & administer project budgets and effectively analyze financial variances.