Oversaw procurement with a team of sourcing, purchasing, data and analytics, and operations. Established and executed vision for company’s procurement strategy. Worked with CFO to establish savings guidelines and processes. Cultivated collaboration between procurement and field operations, suppliers, and senior management to drive maximal outcomes for the company.Established a clear vision of the importance of a formal procurement function in the organization. Developed strategies, infrastructure, and team. Pioneered the development of spend, savings, and diversity expenditure analytics tools, setting a new template for best practices. Spearheaded the adoption and implementation of a state-of-the-art procurement system (Coupa) that was instrumental in driving organizational efficiencies, substantial cost savings, and new revenue generating opportunities:• Won buy-in and support of board and senior leadership for this multimillion-dollar software investment with commitment to $22M of incremental savings over five years.• Contributed to an average 52% improvement in savings over a prior four-year period.

Headed source to pay consulting engagements across industry verticals with a focus on operating model development, transformation, sourcing, and category management strategy and execution. Quickly established credibility and trust with clients as a SME providing valuable solutions.

Served as member of the Corporate Senior Leadership team with accountability for the company’s achievement of business plan. Headed strategic and operational procurement functions enterprise-wide with direct engagement in client relationship management and client deliverables.

Joined organization as member of a newly formed sourcing leadership team, chartered to build a forward-looking, global- and client-centric organization. Worked extensively with executive business unit leaders to optimize supplier costs, risk, and business value for this growth specialty pharmaceutical company.

Managed various procurement activities with a global team of 45 and a budget of $1.2B annually. Oversaw category management for capital equipment, semiconductors, and temporary labor services, responsible for procurement processes, category strategies, and strategic alliances. Provided data and analysis for Strategy, Policy, and Operations to meet SOX and internal compliance standards.