Develop, lead and execute initiative to transition suppliers to Direct & Portal (VAN) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)Manage the training and troubleshooting for supply partners and internal business ownersConduct supplier relationship management (SRM) activities throughout the initiative and during business-as-usual operationsDesign and implement comprehensive procurement processes for various direct (COGS) and indirect (SG&A) spend categories Lead supplier development and relationships with end-users to ensure continuity of services that meet or exceed the quality, service and price performance standards

Lead the development and execution of the plastics (extrusion & molding), packaging, & MRO sourcing strategiesManage enterprise-wide, annual spend of ~$50M while providing direct savings of $3.6M (FY23) & $4.4M (FY24) to COGSDevelop, lead and execute initiative to transition single- and sole-source spaces to a competitive marketplace Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) activities throughout R&D projects and business-as-usual operationsLead vendor development/relationships with end-users to ensure continuity supply of highly specified raw materials

Build and execute negotiation strategies and develop award recommendations to business stakeholdersIdentify continuous improvement opportunities as well as mitigating and escalating issuesAssess supplier contracts currently in place and support internal stakeholders in retrieving relevant contract detailsAdvise Requestors within the Business Units on whether to leverage existing contracts or initiate a new sourcing request to identify suppliersDevelop sourcing strategies in collaboration with Business Units and Category ManagersStructure and manage sourcing events; develop RFx requirements and supervise the development of RFx documentsCreate qualitative and quantitative evaluation criteria and facilitate evaluation of supplier proposals and shortlisting of RFx participants

Direct strategic and operational controls for supply-base network with annual purchasing spend under management of $200M+Manage preferred supplier relationships, monitoring performance and analyzing category spendDefine and strategically leverage spending to proactively focus on major spend initiativesStrategize with the stakeholders to identify and major spend initiatives or opportunities to drive optimal valueLead and facilitate the supplier selection, business proposal (RFx), and negotiation processes to deliver agreements that includeCommunicate the mission of Strategic Sourcing and educate internal stakeholders

Develop, champion, and ensure implementation of category management principles that optimize total cost of ownership, contract negotiation strategies, and assist in driving contract negotiations.Manage vendor development/relationships with end-users to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet or exceed the quality, service and price performance standards.Establish and maintain enterprise-wide category management, sourcing, and procurement policies and procedures by interfacing collaboratively with stakeholders to monitor and ensure compliance by effectively communicating these policies.Collaborate with end-users and stakeholders to determine the right sourcing approach, construct sourcing and contract documentation to facilitate vendor selection, and negotiate and execute agreements.

Lead the development and execution of the food, beverage, OSE, and FFEcategory strategiesManage enterprise-wide, annual spend of $60M while providing directsavings of $1.54M (FY16)Advocate for and oversee the implementation of products and practicesthat provide a more environmentally responsible valueEstablish supply chain and operational efficiencies to reduce risk andmitigate financial exposureBe a leader to junior team members, peers, stakeholders, and superiors

Maintain and promote purchasing and material management policies,procedures and practices relative to global procurementLead a team who manage global food and beverage procurementDevelop supply opportunities via new suppliers and new specificationsConduct and present ongoing continuous improvement through ValueStream Mapping and Kaizen eventsInterview potential candidates for purchasing and logistics positionsAdvocate change to improve processes and procedures in shiftingenvironmentsCreate and implement savings goal pipelineExecute procedures to ensure year-over-year savings

Lead a team of buyers who manage consumable, durable, refurbishment, newbuild/owner supply, corporate, & IT-related procurement (OS&E and FF&E)Establish departmental and individual team member savings goalsBuild and execute eSourcing events to achieve a savings of $2M+ Develop, implement, and maintain Key Point Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to reduce costs and increase efficiency Maintain team goals, objectives, records, schedules and metrics

Manage a team of 20 buyers responsible for 160,000+ purchase orders per year totaling $530M+Perform on-site domestic and international (Europe) audits to ensure supplier compliance and quality assuranceEnsure consistency between Purchasing Orders and Master Load Schedule for accurate, timely deliveriesCoach team members, resulting in 6 promotions; 5 to management positionsDevelop business tools to increase efficiency while decreasing workloadMaintain team goals, objectives, records, schedules and metricsCreate and maintain accuracy of SOPs in a dynamic logistical environment resulting in greater efficiency and continuityInterview potential candidates for shore side and shipboard positions

Implement strategic procedures to increase efficiency, cost savings, and price-to-value ratios resulting in potential savings of $850KNegotiate contracts and pricing agreements with a spend of $28M+ per yearManage the 7,000+ Uniform, Footwear, Special Needs, Disposable, Janitorial, and Amenity item records for the Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, & Azamara Cruises FleetResolve and reduce invoices in dispute to decrease financial exposure

Develop and maintain vessel purchase ordering and inventory storing schedulesManage 200+ weekly Food, Beverage, Consumable, and Durable item purchase orders from request to delivery for multiple vesselsAct as liaison between suppliers, internal customers and commodity management teams

Purchase various domestic and international (South America, Europe, & Asia) industrial products with an annual spend of $15MManage inventory of multiple domestic warehouses (Houston and Tampa)Oversee supplier performance to entire organization and determine strategic partnershipsDevelop new product lines for retail and wholesale