Professional Services Category manager for Financial Services, Legal Services & Consulting Services. Created category plans and implemented with stakeholders across the business, including Legal, Finance, and extended workforce teams. Developed user friendly dashboard to build should cost models based on team size and location while utilizing strategic suppliers. Incorporated new data models to determine top opportunities and engaged key stakeholders to establish buy in and implement. Leveraged seven step sourcing process including cross functional stakeholder engagement, should-cost analysis, total cost of ownership, industry analysis, RFPs, negotiations, and implementation.

Collaborating with strategic partners in order to drive value and achieve more efficient & effective business relationships.Managing approx. $150M+ in annual marine technical & hotel spend at Carnival Cruise Line.• Conduct quarterly business reviews with key strategic suppliers reviewing KPIs and developing future success metrics.• Consistently surpass business objectives of savings and lead time reduction.• Develop & implement commodity strategies achieving annual savings.• Analyze supplier technology capability, overseas manufacturing processes, and industry trends.• Lead cross brand initiatives to create additional valueResponsible for category strategy for Diesel Generators, Propulsion & Maneuvering, Auxiliary Systems, Energy Conservation, Environmental, Underwater Hull Coatings, Topside Paint, and Chemicals.

Develop and drive sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories-Translate CCL current and future business requirements into specific category objectives-Skilled negotiator (development of negotiation plans, strategic options, risk and vulnerability analysis, supplier conditioning, implementation)-Develop presentations and present recommended Supply Chain solutions in an effective manner to leadership to gain understanding and support-Design and implement cross-functional waves leading to signed agreements with pricing information uploaded into the relevant information system,-Lead sourcing initiatives for major projects jointly with broader organization (e.g., Tech Ops, Finance, Supply Chain, etc.)-Work closely with end-users (e.g., ships) to establish and implement the sourcing strategy-Build and leverage strong working relationships with internal customers and key suppliers-Manage and negotiate contracts for annual spend of $30-50MM-Manage bid process, creation of formal RFP documentation and vendor qualification process; ensure timelines and vendor selection criteria are established-Achieve deliberate value improvements across entire portfolio of categories-Drive cost reductions during category management process-Measure and track overall category performance; communicate performance against these metrics and potential budgetary impact to CCL leadership-Ensure Ship compliance to contracts-Ensure savings are incorporated into budgets-Develop distinctive expertise within category (PVF, Laundry, Pool, Gym, Boilers, Elevators, Paint)-Remain current with market trends and happenings; research, identify, and analyze current supplier and market trends-Identify and communicate innovative approaches-Source large spot buys for assigned categories-Develop an advantaged supplier network- Select, develop, and manage suppliers-Develop supplier scorecards that measure performance against key requirements-Establish and maintain key supplier relationships

Conducted research on brain activity for living participants in brain donation program.Maintained database of over 500 active brain donors and assessed brain performance based on a series of memory quizzes and conversations.