Misty Mitchell, Cdp® Email & Phone Number

Reston, VA, US

• Leads a team of buyers in developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier selection and reduce costs annually.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and volume discount contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms, competitive pricing, resulting in a reduction of 12-19%.
• Provide strategic direction to the team to meet strict spend goals based on regulatory agreements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as operations, finance, and logistics to align purchasing activities to ensure the development of an integrated approach to contracting and the negotiation of.
• Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
• Analyze market trends, conduct supplier audits, and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Reston, VA, US

• Developed and implemented CSR initiatives aligned with Electrify America’s values and business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute Electrify America’s education and awareness programs, focused on community engagement and environmental sustainability.
• Strategic management of the zero emission education and awareness programs for the California low-income and disadvantaged communities.
• Oversee the STEM education grant programs that support electric mobility.
• Responsible for managing and leading the identification of new opportunities for zero emission sponsorships with a key focus on inclusion and diversity.
• Responsible for fostering vendor relationships with organization’s that reach out for funding and coordinate approval process through Electrify America’s membership committee.

Reston, VA, US

• Identify and qualify suppliers capable of providing EV charging equipment and services such as installation, maintenance, marketing services and support.
• Prepared all RFP documents, bids, vendor negotiations, selection, and budget templates for all goods and services under specific commodities.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery of materials and services.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues that may arise.
• Analyze costs and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or service levels.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to procurement activities.

Glattbrugg, CH

• Led a team of Sourcing Analysts responsible for purchasing categories with contracts greater than $100 million in yearly spend for dairy and snack commodities.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive category strategies aligned with Gate Gourmet's business objectives, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and risk management.
• Championed innovation within the category by identifying and introducing new products, services, and sustainable practices.
• Spearheaded a Total Cost Management (TCM) procurement strategy that integrated numerous, disparate purchasing organizations into the current environment.
• Collaborated with culinary and commercial teams to drive culinary excellence, consistency, and transparency across menu development to ensure menu offerings remain competitive and appealing to airline clients.
• Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of goods or services for 38 flight kitchens across North America.

Glattbrugg, CH

• Coordinated with Commercial Sales, Culinary, Sourcing, and Account Management Executives
• Supervised Latin America billing, invoice, auditing, and customer contractual requirements
• Oversaw menu modernizations for 10-OCONUS Latin America accounts
• Interfaced with Operations/Customer Service Teams re: flight schedules, changes, and delays
• Managed all Latin America customer pricing templates and P&L submissions
• Acted as liaison to Director of Finance re: business opportunities/profitability, challenges, and needs

Glattbrugg, CH

• Led team of 7 data administrators for prime product modules within billing/production
• Supervised SAP database and implemented customer billing structures for substantial accounts
• Nominated local purchase items and developed/maintained customer purchasing records
• Tracked and monitored Salesforce, Atlassian, and JIRA tasks/progress
• Facilitated Data Management training for all new personnel
• Designed the Account Services Training program and taught new Data Analysts SLA procedures

B.S, Psychology

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