Lead the Indirect and Retail Procurement teams of over 50 sourcing professionals managing Billions in annual spend across various categories, including IT, HR, Consulting, Marketing, Travel Plant Services, Capital and Construction, Logistics as well as categories supporting the Retail organization (Auto parts, equipment, store services etc.). My role involves strategic planning, overseeing budget execution, and enabling and driving value generation of $40M-$50M+ annually. I focus on supplier relationship management, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational performance. Additionally, I provide thought leadership and executional direction for procurement digitization efforts. I currently Serve as Global Retail Excellence Committee and West Procurement lead, working cross-regionally – Identifying synergies, leveraging volume and scale to deliver overall organizational performance.

I managed a team of over 15+ professionals handling +1B in spend for 2,200+ Firestone Complete Auto Care locations. I oversaw procurement, equipment, and material planning, focusing on optimizing operational performance and supplier effectiveness. By collaborating with business leaders, I aligned team efforts with organizational priorities to enhance value, customer count and operating profit. Personally engaged in key supplier relationships and negotiations

Developed and executed strategic sourcing plans for various categories including Energy, Logistics, and Packaging, managing $800M in spend and achieving over $5M in annual cost savings. I led budget planning for complex energy expenditures, optimizing cost through strategic agreements and hedging. Additionally, I implemented process improvements to meet objectives and supported sustainability goals. Coached and developed team to enhance their negotiation skills and supplier performance

As Senior Sourcing Manager for Global Indirect Procurement, I managed contracts for $1B in spend across various transportation modes and logistics services (including final mile delivery). I achieved over $18M+ in annual cost savings by implementing cost reduction initiatives and improving service efficiency. My role involved collaborating with supply chain operations to develop and execute strategic sourcing and cost-saving strategies.

I led strategic sourcing and commodity management for North America, overseeing $400M in spend. I developed and executed sourcing strategies based on metrics, market trends, and negotiations, achieving significant cost savings in packaging and materials. Collaborating with various departments, including R&D, I improved supplier performance and implemented innovative solutions to enhance cost, quality, and efficiency. I also managed raw material market volatility and implemented multi-source strategies to mitigate risks and reduce costs

Sourcing Manager, Small Appliance, KitchenAid Led and deployed category-sourcing strategies to launch new products to support the KitchenAid business unit's design, quality, and brand performance and aesthetic specifications. Drove linkage with the brand, engineering, consumer design, and procurement, created teamwork between the organization and suppliers. Directed strategic sourcing initiative to repatriate hand mixer and blender platform from Asia to the US manufacturing base.

Led all sourcing activities for electronics and electromechanical components supporting all existing and new-model production for the cleaning and small appliance business units. Key sourcing lead for the global cleaning platform (electronics/electromechanical). Engage engineering (R&D), manufacturing and supplier technical leads to drive supplier execution.

Supported our service parts organization and customers by procuring and managing components for out-of-production models. Integrated over 4000 Maytag service components, consolidating suppliers while meeting service levels for the organization. Drove the electronic board remanufacturing program to reduce consumer costs and greatly improve brand loyalty.

Responsible for all service parts supporting North America sales and all new model introductions.Specified and developed forecasting system and process to ensure the highest level of service part availability. Worked with the Information Technology team in South Korea to improve service parts ordering systems and approach. Certified internal quality auditor and continuous improvement lead.