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 contracts – including provision for appropriate terms & conditions with business objectives.• 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.• Manage and provide actionable purchasing metrics to ensure company goals and supplier performance objectives are being met and maintained, and submit performance reports to management.• Tracks and maintains annual savings report based on individual and team performance.• Manage supplier setup and supplier registration process.• Manage the processes and initiatives that promote the inclusion of small, minority, veteran, woman-owned businesses and the development of technically capable supply base.

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.• Act as a leader at thought leadership conferences delivering Electrify America’s corporate strategy.• Manage the internal IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, Awareness) employee resource group that drives strategy & program execution in support of improving our workplace culture and inclusion sentiment scores.

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.• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns to maintain high standards of quality and service for Delta, United, American, and Lufthansa airlines.

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• Oversaw SAP key processes, quality checks, and updates

B.S, Psychology

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