Developed and executed strategic sourcing and procurement strategies, optimizing supplier relationships and reducing costs.Managed and negotiated contracts, ensuring risk mitigation and alignment with client objectives.Led cost-reduction initiatives through contract optimization, achieving significant savings for clients.Implemented process improvements that streamlined procurement operations and enhanced efficiency.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored procurement solutions aligned with business goals.Improved supplier performance by conducting reviews and enforcing contractual compliance.

Led global category management for maintenance, repair, operations, and workplace services, implementing strategic sourcing initiatives that streamlined operations across multiple regions. Developed and implemented sourcing strategies using cost-benefit analysis and supplier performance metrics, resulting in significant operational cost reductions. Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives by negotiating with suppliers and optimizing contract terms across categories.Led cross-functional teams to evaluate suppliers, securing favorable contracts through strategic negotiations. Designed and deployed cost-tracking systems, facilitating continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced cost efficiency. Managed global supplier relationships by conducting regular performance reviews and enforcing contractual obligations, improving on-time delivery rates.Implemented supplier performance metrics and conducted evaluations to drive accountability and enhance overall performance. Led and mentored global procurement teams, fostering innovation and collaboration to increase procurement efficiency. Successfully negotiated and executed high-value contracts with global suppliers, achieving substantial cost savings.

Managed sourcing operations for lab supplies, subscriptions, and workplace services, optimizing procurement processes to improve supplier relationships and reduce operational costs. Developed and supported strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple regions, resulting in significant cost reductions through supplier performance reviews and contract optimization.Led successful cost-reduction initiatives by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers and enhancing category management processes. Led cross-functional teams to develop supplier selection strategies, define service level agreements (SLAs), and implement key performance indicators (KPIs), improving both SLA compliance and supplier performance.Negotiated and managed strategic supplier relationships, achieving substantial cost savings by leveraging data-driven evaluations and aligning supplier contracts with company objectives. Promoted and managed the Small Business Program, ensuring compliance with US Small Business Administration (SBA) requirements and increasing small business engagement within the procurement process.Managed end-to-end contract lifecycles for construction and design-build projects, negotiating terms that reduced project costs while ensuring on-time completion and adherence to quality standards.

Managed sourcing for lab supplies and subscription category contracts, driving cost reductions and improving supplier performance through strategic negotiations. Developed and implemented strategic sourcing strategies, resulting in significant supplier cost reductions and optimizing supply chain operations across various business groups.Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives by optimizing contract terms and renegotiating supplier agreements for lab supplies and subscriptions. Led cross-functional teams to establish supplier selection criteria, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs), improving SLA compliance and reducing supplier lead times.Evaluated and managed complex supplier relationships, negotiating contract terms that delivered substantial procurement cost savings while aligning with the company’s strategic objectives. Managed the Small Business Program, ensuring compliance with US SBA guidelines and increasing small business supplier engagement within the procurement process.