• Managed operating budget for strategic sourcing in excess of $1.5 million.• Worked closely with end users, local purchasing and vendors to develop processes and systems to streamline procure-to-pay cycle.• Achieved successful evaluations based on value added services, cost savings/avoidance, targeted product groups and overall performance of new and existing programs.• Serviced Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Gaylord Palms Hotel, Gaylord Texan Hotel and ResortQuest Condominium Management Company. Total of 6,200 rooms within major convention hotels and 16,000 condominiums.• Managed and developed over 90 national and local contracts.• Managed $130 million in purchases.• Achieved cost savings and alliances of over $3.5 million each year.• Led and developed opening teams for hotel openings.• Developed procure-to-pay processes.• Implemented vendor and end user feedback forum to ensure compliance.

• Managed operating budget for the Purchasing Department in excess of $3 million.• Purchased food, MRO, and FF&E.• Serviced Gaylord Opryland, Gaylord Palms, General Jackson Showboat and Opry Group.• Managed $60 million in purchases.• Developed processes for cost savings and distribution center.• Implemented educational courses for staff.• Streamlined processes from manual to automated system and JIT replenishment system.

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