Category Manager Strategic Sourcing Responsible for optimizing the total cost of ownership and increase total value derived from spend.Developed category and sourcing strategies, sourcing execution, negotiations, contracting activities, and relationship management across the Marketing organization.• Created end-to-end efficiencies and value proposition across multiple business owners, business objectives and suppliers ensuring a holistic view and fully leveraged value… Show more Category Manager Strategic Sourcing Responsible for optimizing the total cost of ownership and increase total value derived from spend.Developed category and sourcing strategies, sourcing execution, negotiations, contracting activities, and relationship management across the Marketing organization.• Created end-to-end efficiencies and value proposition across multiple business owners, business objectives and suppliers ensuring a holistic view and fully leveraged value capture.• Fostered strategic and commercial supplier relationships necessary to advance vision of the Business and Procurement.• Partnered with internal Procurement teams and Legal to evolve all Sourcing best practices including supplier selection & contracting, scoping, ongoing Relationship Management, 3rd party audits, efficiency, and innovation.• Develop project pipeline, forecasting & prioritizing required resources based on strategic and value opportunity levels.• Lead business partners in defining requirements for their needs.• Identify and educate the team on appropriate sourcing tactics, and ways of partnering across the broader Procurement organization.• Negotiate and execute contracts with Legal and business owners.• Accurately calculate and report Procurement Value.• Develop and implement business management plan while gaining the trust and partnership of the business.• Use organizational knowledge and networks to anticipate and resolve issues and bring new value opportunities.• Leverage and influence relationships to gain input and/or buy-in for critical business decisions, and category strategies. Show less

Develop forward looking strategies for assigned commodity/spend categories by partnering with internal business stakeholders. Support stakeholders and procurement management during the negotiation, implementation and modification of supply agreements.

Freelance procurement and project management.

Managed numerous projects simultaneously from inception through print. Produced everything from an action figure that mailed to a black and white ad. Compiled print budgets and estimates while adhering to production schedules. Ensure best total cost and timely delivery of printed material.