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As a Sr. Manager of IT Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management at Gap Inc., I led the category strategy and execution for network and telecom services, IT hardware, and corporate mobility, managing a total spend of over $50M annually. I also supported other IT categories, such as cloud services, professional services, and IT consulting, leveraging my extensive knowledge and experience in the IT industry.I have over 30 years of experience in IT sourcing, both as a buyer and a seller, working with global clients and partners across various sectors and domains. I have a proven track record of delivering significant cost savings, quality improvements, and risk mitigation for my stakeholders, as well as building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal customers. I am a certified world class category strategist, a four-time recipient of Gap Inc.'s Exceed Award, and the only category manager to be selected by the leadership team for a consulting engagement with McKinsey. I am passionate about driving innovation, value, and excellence in IT sourcing and supplier management.