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Contractor @Kaiser Permanente Supply Chain Services Indirect Sourcing and Category Management

• Boosted operational efficiency by 10% through the strategic development and implementation of a corporate P-card program, streamlining procurement processes, and enhancing spend control.• Ensured 100% compliance and adherence to best practices across all departmental procedures by effectively managing the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle, reinforcing process integrity and accuracy.• Built and optimized vendor relationships to ensure peak performance of critical suppliers, strengthening supply chain reliability, and fostering collaborative partnerships.

• Aligned procurement activities with organizational strategy and ensured on-time project delivery by building strong cross-functional relationships with teams in R&D, Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, Quality, Legal, & Finance. • Maintained 100% continuity of critical material and service supply by proactively identifying process gaps and implementing risk mitigation strategies. • Achieved 15% cost reduction through strategic negotiation of a master purchasing plan for essential materials, optimizing contract terms to secure supply stability and timely delivery. • Resolved 95% of escalations between stakeholders and suppliers by streamlining communication, reducing disruptions and enhancing operational efficiency.

• Secured 8% cost savings on a $4M professional services contract by executing comprehensive sourcing strategies, including RFI’s RFQ’s RFP’s and strategic supplier selection. • Collaborated with Legal and internal stakeholders to develop and renew contracts, effectively negotiating pricing and commercial terms to align business objectives. • Delivered 100% on-time project completion by establishing seamless collaboration with Global Sourcing teams in India, Germany, ensuring alignment and efficient execution across regions. • Led training for 25 new employes at the Costa Rica office and serviced as the primary escalation contact, achieving a 95% success rate in resolving issues between the Berkeley Biotech site and Costa Rica Procurement teams.

• Spearheaded development and execution of sales strategies and purchasing agreements for a 25+ client portfolio, enhancing engagement and growth. • Drove a 25% increase in customer base within three months through targeted outreach and strategic relationship building.

• Consistently achieved 100% of procurement targets by efficiently managing purchases for indirect goods and services, including engineering services, site services and lab supplies. • Conducted spend analysis for key suppliers to ensure budget adherence and contract compliance, enhancing cost efficiency.

• Consistently achieved 100% of sales targets. • Drove a 15% increase in customer base within six months through strategic relationship building. • Recruited and trained summer interns.

• Managed a $14M portfolio across Global Marketing and Public Policy & Communications ensuring alignment with procurement goals & overall objectives. • Achieved 10% cost savings by utilizing language skills to negotiate favorable terms with a foreign supplier. • Collaborated with Legal and internal stakeholders to develop and renew contracts, negotiating pricing and commercial terms effectively.