Responsible for overseeing the sourcing, contracting, and vendor management process for various highly complex direct and indirect spend categories within technology and operations. -Owns results for and directs strategic sourcing, contracting and vendor management for the assigned activities of Active Ingredients and Bulk Chemicals to yield cost savings and quality improvements (Spend $82M)-Leads a team of sourcing specialist and commodity managers that are responsible for strategic sourcing, contracting and vendor management for packaging components and workshops (Spend $30M)-Developed and managed supplier relationships and Strategic supplier accounts. -Collaborates on the development and implementation of global sourcing strategies and operating plan budget for assigned categories as well as for those who directly report under my leadership.-Selected and developed suppliers into strategic partners bringing value and innovation to the supply chain.-Performed and managed competitive bid process, evaluating the country of origin, pricing, quality, and capacity constraints.-Reports to Senior Management during business reviews, commodity strategy reviews, product development reviews and/or operations reviews.-Served as a Project Leader or Team member on strategic assignments that were selected by Sr. Management~Categories include: Bulk Chemicals (Solvents, Surfactants, Acidifiers, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Bio Enzymes, Corrosive Inhibitors, Defoamers, Essential Oils, Minerals, Preservatives, Silicones, Sweeteners, Vitamins) and Active Ingredients

Global Senior Sourcing Manager - Leading Global Programs of BCP/Risk Management, Supplier Relationship Management (Supplier summit) - Strategic Project Manager for cost optimization, complexity reduction and localization- Strong experience in Sourcing, supply chain optimization, due diligence, organization, transformation and integration,- Leading end to end global sourcing for natural fragrance & flavors categories, supporting naturals, clean label strategy and alternate proteins strategy, sustainability strategy, and responsible sourcing- Responsible globally for direct raw materials and in addition responsible for the local site indirect supply and service agreementsCategories included: Solvents, Surfactants, Essential Oils, Sugar, Modified Starch, Maltodextrins, Hydrocolloids, Colors, Caramel Colors, Silica, Emulsifiers, Natural Chemicals, Animal Derived, Veg. Oils, Grills & Smokes and Vanilla

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