Passionate about cost optimization and developing efficient business processes.Director of procurement with 15+ years of progressive experience in driving strategy, cost optimization, and strategic projects across a wide range of industries, including: government, technology, online retail, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. A few key achievements include: • Managing more than $500mm in annual spend and 7 ERP implementations• Building out 2 procurement departments from scratch• Reducing 2017 OpEx by 2% through targeted cost optimization initiatives• Implementing NetSuite and Coupa in accelerated 6-month time frameLiving in and studying business in six countries outside of the U.S. and traveling to 60+ more has given me a unique insight into global business. Studies show that people who have lived abroad are more adaptable, flexible, and capable of thinking outside of the box, especially when it comes to problem solving. This unique blend of experience, education, and world exploration has given me the skills necessary to transform this often-overlooked area of procurement into a true competitive advantage for forward-thinking companies!
Listed skills include Contract Management, Project Management, Negotiation, Customer Service, and 46 others.