Functional Skills

Business Development
Procurement
Performance Management
Cost Reduction
Supplier Relationship Management
Strategic Sourcing
Financial Management
Software Configuration Management
Finance Transformation
Operations Management
Customer Relationship Management
Leadership Development
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
Supply Chain Integration
Human Capital Consulting

Software Skills

Ariba
Coupa
Netsuite
SAP CRM
Oracle Financials Cloud
SAP
Sage Intacct
Salesforce
PowerBI
Microsoft Excel
Dynamics 365
Microsoft Office

Sector Experience

Business Services
Financial Services
Healthcare
Life Sciences & Pharma
Technology

Notable Clients

Amgen
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Pfizer
Splunk
Thoma Bravo

Top Consulting Firms

Experience

Rapidly Growing Dermatology Biotech Finance
Clinical Operations & Finance Consultant
1/2023 - 7/2024
I spearheaded the development of a leading Procurement Function, aligning Clinical Operations, Finance, and Procurement to revolutionize clinical trial financial management. This collaboration achieved significant cost savings, improved transparency, and enhanced operational efficiency, aligning financial objectives with organizational goals for overall trial success. Results Delivered
• Achieved $102M in savings by establishing a leading Clinical Outsourcing management function.
• Developed a best-in-class future state procurement organization, leveraging enabling technology for streamlined business processes and minimal procurement intervention.
• Implemented Clinical Trial Financial Management software to streamline Finance and Clinical process'

CrossCountry Consulting Management Consulting
Director
1/2022 - 1/2023
I led the strategic development of sourcing and category management, resulting in a robust global delivery model that enhanced client services. Guiding stakeholders through innovative cost reduction initiatives and overseeing forward-thinking projects, I ensured impactful and future-proofed outcomes. Additionally, I mentored teams, drove business development, and identified crucial improvement areas, cementing our role as trusted advisors in our clients' success. Results Delivered
• Led multiple Procurement Transformations, conducting comprehensive spend analysis and current state assessments. Developed a best-in-class future state procurement organization, leveraging enabling technology for streamlined business processes and minimal procurement intervention.
• Achieved hard-dollar cost savings of $40M through Procurement Transformation and increased spend under management by 80% in year one

ACQUIS CONSULTING Management Consulting
Vice President
1/2017 - 1/2022
Led the development of Acquis' strategic sourcing and category management capabilities, focusing on global delivery and incorporating technology enhancements to optimize client services. Guided client stakeholders, efficiently managed projects, and played a pivotal role in business development. Mentored teams, leading technology-driven initiatives, and identifying improvement opportunities for clients. Results Delivered
• Achieved hard-dollar cost savings of $16.5M of an initial $140M addressable spend and increased spend under management by 25% in year one.
• Delivered a 10x ROI through process optimization and the successful reimplementation of Coupa.
• Acted as an expert witness on P2P technology in a case against the US Government.
● Representative Clients: L'Oréal, Splunk, Sarepta, Daiichi Sankyo, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Gartner, Johnson & Johnson, Eden Housing, Rapid 7

Accenture Management Consulting
Engagement Lead
1/2015 - 1/2017
Lead and supervise a consultant team in crafting and executing the procurement strategy and implementation programs, encompassing P-Card, Buyer Portal, Supplier Portal, Preferred Supplier, Tail Spend outsourced execution, BPO, Catalog strategy/implementation, solutions architecture, change management, Ariba SLP, Ariba Guided Buying, and Ariba Spot Buy.
Results Delivered
• 25x ROI through procurement outsourcing.
• 80% reduction in time spent onboarding suppliers through process redesign and technology.
• Successfully integrated the merger of two prominent global pharmaceutical companies, resulting in the establishment of a best-in-class Procurement Function.
● Representative Clients: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene, Amgen

Procurops Management Consulting
President
1/2013 - 1/2015
Responsible for optimizing client supplier costs through sales, marketing, and delivery, aligning processes, organizations, and systems for enhanced bottom-line results. Led teams to identify business needs and achieve
significant savings across spend categories, consistently delivering 5-12x ROI.
Results Delivered
• Conducted Procurement Transformation & Optimization for a Global Pharmaceutical company, encompassing system selection, technology implementation, P2P process optimization, and the conceptualization of a future-ready Procurement Function.
• Achieved $14MM in savings by optimizing the management of a global Biotech's Clinical Outsourcing model.
• Achieved a 20% reduction in the cost of the P2P process by strategically redesigning the process and implementing new P2P technology.
Representative Clients: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Stanley Black & Decker, Daiichi Sankyo

Nitor Partners Management Consulting
Senior Consultant
1/2011 - 1/2013
In my capacity as a Senior Sourcing & Procurement Consultant, I collaborated closely with clients' sourcing and procurement departments and other functional stakeholders. I spearheaded diverse business improvement initiatives with a focus on ensuring a robust supply chain and accomplishing substantial, sustainable cost savings.
Results Delivered
• Achieved $14MM in savings through Strategic Sourcing for a Global Chemical Manufacturing company.
• Led P2P implementation for a Global Automotive manufacturer, self-funded with $8MM in cost reduction savings.
• Conducted a comprehensive current state assessment and designed the future state for implementing an industry-leading Procurement Function.
● Representative Clients: Toyota, Chipotle, Hyundai, BP, McDonald's, Select Medical, JB Hunt

Oldcastle Materials Operations
Strategic Sourcing Manager
1/2006 - 1/2011
Led Oldcastle Materials Procurement Transformation team, pioneering the establishment of a formal procurement function as a pilot project. Successfully designed and implemented processes, policies, and technology to set the foundation for Oldcastle's future state procurement function. Achieved aggressive savings targets to self-fund the initiative through strategic sourcing, showcasing a proven business case for global implementation.
• Contributed to developing the Strategic Sourcing Program at Oldcastle Materials, realizing auditable savings of $24M over 24 months with $231M in spend.
• Established a formal best of breed Procurement Function.