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Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area

-Lead source to pay strategy development and execution, driving cost savings initiatives, process efficiencies, and risk mitigation strategies.-Cultivate strategic supplier partnerships to optimize value, quality, and service delivery across diverse categories, including technology, facilities, and academic resources.-Implement innovative procurement technologies and data analytics tools to enhance decision-making, drive performance insights, and streamline operations.-Develop and mentor procurement teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Portland, Maine, United States

Responsible for the Strategic Procurement function, activities, planning, personnel, and the development, rollout and management of complex project-based initiatives across the University of Maine System. Leads and supervises the Strategic Procurement group, three service units that comprise the Strategic Procurement function of University Services, Strategic Sourcing, Services and Operations. Works with key stakeholders and executive leadership, to develop, maintain, and communicate Strategic Procurement Services’ overall policies, mission, vision, guiding principles, and performance objectives to ensure alignment with the needs and mission of the University System.

Portland, Maine Area

Responsible for the Strategic Sourcing function, activities, planning, personnel, SRM development, rollout and management. This position leads and supervises the Strategic Sourcing group, one of three service units that comprise the Strategic Procurement function of University Services. This includes identifying, planning, executing and managing Strategic Sourcing initiatives to obtain the goods and services required by the University to carry out its mission and to do so in a timely, efficient manner that secures the best value at the lowest cost in compliance with statutory and other public competitive bid requirements of the University. The position negotiates, executes, and manages contracts and provides on-going oversight and management of key supplier and customer relationships through SRM program.

Responsible for the Strategic Sourcing function, activities, planning and personnel. Leads and supervises the Strategic Sourcing group, one of three service units that comprise the Strategic Procurement function of University Services. This includes identifying, planning, executing and managing Strategic Sourcing initiatives to obtain the goods and services required by the University to carry out its mission and to do so in a timely, efficient manner which secures the best value at the lowest cost in compliance with statutory and other public competitive bid requirements of the University. The position executes and manages contracts and provides on-going oversight of key supplier and customer relationships.

Portland, Maine Area

Merchant for Sleepwear, Footwear and Apparel. Product Design/Development, Buyer, Brand Development- Manage all departmental sourcing and vendor relationships- Responsible for overall strategic direction of the line- Oversee and manage the execution of business plans, calendar and budget adherence- Define business strategy using key learnings and trends at division and category level- Lead seasonal strategy meetings, presenting the category direction - Identify emerging product segments based on knowledge of market and competitors- Manage and lead product lines throughout product life-cycle. - Define relevant competitors for division; maintain awareness of trends and competition - Ensure good aesthetic judgment and brand understanding during line development- Identify, develop, and retain the product team to lead and deliver excellent performance

Owner - Multi-channel sustainable apparel/footwear company. Focusing on organic/recycled fibres and waterbased handscreened prints. Local Maine artists feature endangered species and global environmental issues.Development of product lines from concept, sourcing, product development and delivery. Sold in specialty upscale boutiques and chain brick and mortar. Direct to consumer through commerce site.1% For The Planet Member

Freeport Maine

Developed and recommended Sourcing Strategy for Knits, Wovens and Outerwear Assortment Plans. Coordinated product development between PLM and Global Sourcing Offices.

Sourced product in South America, Central America and Europe. Factory evaluation, contract and COGS negotiation. Responsible for specification execution and quality control. International and domestic travel for factory style start-ups and trade shows.