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-Accountable for key deliverables associated with Category Planning, Strategic Sourcing and Performance Management-Prepared and lead fact-based negotiations and contract execution utilizing approved terms and conditions-Incorporated internal and external data and trends to act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in developing Category Plans and initiatives -Developed supplier scorecards to drive continuous improvement through active supplier management-Provided guidance and leadership for RFP development and evaluation, negotiation, supplier selection, and award recommendations-Developed, recommended and implemented process improvement programs to: -Ensure teams share leading practices and lessons learned acros North America -Utilize consistent methodologies -Pursue deliverables that are aligned with corporate strategic objectives -Tracked Supplier performance and internal compliance relative to targets-Developed and utilized Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Should Cost models -Worked with stakeholders in implementing Category Plans and contract awards -Responsible for stakeholder management-Lead stakeholder engagement meetings with internal Sr. Leadership to gain alignment on strategic objectives