Senior Manager, Sourcing Digitization
CurrentLead digital efforts for sourcing division with accountability for system and process improvement and Oracle ERP implementation. Direct team toward implementation, enhancement, and stabilization of sourcing systems.o Provide project structure and capitalize on team strengths and cross-functional training to develop leaders and ownership within projects.o Support 7000 suppliers, domestic and international, in onboarding, training, and system access. Travel abroad to ensure suppliers meet needs and requirements of GE Appliances. o Meet with senior buyers, U.S. sourcing leadership, and Asia sourcing team to evaluate, optimize, and forecast ERP needs and utilization. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS* Led ERP system rollout across all sourcing areas. Transitioned nine US plants and thousands of suppliers from legacy system to Oracle ERP. * Performed due diligence across legacy systems in business requirements, trend analysis, user acceptance testing, launch, and hyper care. * Developed sourcing road map and worked with web designers for buyer and supplier portals. * Transformed Sourcing Services Group to 'Center of Excellence' through hiring talent to serve sourcing, buying, and supplier community.* Provided system transition updates to GE leadership via comprehensive reports and presentations during Haier acquisition.