Manage category transformation of key Categories

As Category Management Coach, coached, trained and mentored Supply chain practitioners and other internal customers on supply chain best practices, process and tools. Designed and delivered training modules on all aspects of Category Management. Acted as advisor to teams that needed extra horsepower. Reviewed and advised teams globally on strategies for categories, negotiation plans, RFP evaluations, etc. Provided insights into the transformation and modernization teams. Played a key role in simplification and modernization of the Category Management Process.Implemented "Radical Simplification" and transformation of the Category Management Process, formed workstreams for process simplification, enabled digital and operational adaptation of simplified process across functions and geographies globally.As Global Category Manager, Delivered Valves Global strategy to Rationalize the supply base from 400 suppliers to 15, Standardize valves for selected regions and drive a significant Reduction of global Inventory. Savings of $43 MM annually. Led a global cross functional and cross regional team to deliver Valves Global strategy to Rationalize the supply base, Standardize valves for all regions and drove a significant reduction of global Inventory through standardization and consignment. Savings $43 MM will be delivered annually.Led an Off shore team (BPO-India) to improve standardization and transitional efficiency. Managed the interface between my company and the BPO provider. Conducted formal Supplier Management for third party service provider.Collaborated with the BP Ventures group to screen, evaluate and select high potential start-ups to potentially partner with BP

Played a key role in Calpine's supply chain transformation program to create a supply chain team, develop a company‐wide approach to sourcing and spend management, and implement world‐class strategic sourcing processes. A dramatic turnaround which involved development and execution of department and program strategy, recruiting talent, forming the mission, vision, departmental policies and procedures.Led and directed 15 strategic sourcing projects with average savings of 18%, on spend covering $100M at Calpine

Leader of a cross functional Global team, which implemented the first global sourcing project for cryogenic tanks at Air Liquide. I led the pioneering effort to enable aggregating previously fragmented spend, and leveraging Air Liquide’s global presence, to enable one unified Global RFP.

Managed the Performance of key suppliers from a quality perspective. Monitored supplier performance through regular and rigorous performance reviews, tracking KPI's and implementing continuous improvement. Developed a plan which brought visibility, definition and focus on the problems of top suppliers within an organization. A 70% reduction in rejects was achieved for targeted suppliers and was nominated for the highest employee award in the company

Supported the launch the 1999 F‐series trucks, one of the biggest and most successful product launches in Ford's history. Tasked with the assembly process design and implementation from concept through the new product launch cycle