GKN Aerospace has become a strong and focused tier one supplier and serves the world's leading aircraft and aero-engine manufacturers.
• Directed strategic planning, supplier relationship management, cost reduction initiatives, risk mitigation, and cross- functional collaboration.
• Managed Spend for Indirect Corporate and Operational Categories (IT & Telecom, Marketing, Corporate & Professional Services, Temporary Labor, Travel, MRO, CAPEX, Packaging, Chemicals and Logistics) for 17 sites in U.S.A. and Mexico.
• Accomplished savings of $6MM and working capital reduction of $3MM by contract negotiation and extension of payment terms.
• Led a team of Category Managers and Buyers, ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations, monitored supplier performance, and drove continuous improvement efforts, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in procurement processes.
• Directed the organization's daily operations and budget activities to fund operations and maximize investment

• Analyzed spend data to develop comprehensive spend cubes for P.E. portfolio companies in Food and Pharmaceutical Industries, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Created request for proposal (RFP) documents for sourcing injection molded components and food ingredients for P.E. portfolio companies in the Pharmaceutical and Food Industries.
• Advised and supported P.E. portfolio company teams throughout the implementation process, fostering alignment and buy-in from key stakeholders.

Forcepoint is the leading user and data protection cybersecurity company, entrusted to safeguard organizations.
• Led the introduction of procurement policies and processes, implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure stakeholder compliance, leading to streamlined Procurement Operations.
• Developed and executed category strategies for indirect spend, including IT, R&D, Cloud Operations, Facilities, Marketing, and HR.
• Oversaw contract negotiations, resulting in a $4.3MM cost reduction in fiscal 2020.

Younique Products is the first Direct Sales company to market and sell, almost exclusively by using social media globally.
• Managed $200MM in Contract Manufacturing and Indirect Spend. Co-managed the S&OP process and mentored the newly created procurement department.
• Accomplished cost reduction of $2.4MM in fiscal 2019 by contract negotiations.
• Achieved savings of $850K in secondary packaging, by sourcing new low-cost country manufacturers.
• Designed and executed productivity initiatives, reducing COGS of a specific product by 9% by supplier consolidation.

Galderma is present in more than 100 countries with an extensive portfolio of dermatology products.
• Oversaw $500MM in spend, across Corporate Services, Marketing, IT, HR, Fleet, Logistics, Professional Services, and Travel.
• Promoted strategic mindset and problem-solving skills to enhance organizational efficiency and productivity.
• Achieved savings of $2MM in Fiscal 2015 and $10MM in Fiscal 2016.
• Established Procurement Policies and Processes, leading to streamlined operations.
• Redesigned and negotiated contracts effectively to optimize cost savings and vendor relationships.

Catalent is the #1 CDMO partner in helping pharma, biotech, and consumer health innovators develop, deliver, and supply superior products.
• Managed Indirect Spend for Corporate and Facilities, overseeing categories such as Travel, IT, CAPEX, Lab Supplies, MRO, Gases, Janitorial, Hazardous Waste, Uniforms, Office Supplies, Small Parcels, Temperature Sensitive Packaging, and Energy.
• Outperformed savings target by negotiating a $1.2MM sign-on bonus through contract extensions for Lab Supplies.
• Orchestrated e-Auctions for MRO and Waste Management, resulting in savings of $600K.
• Directed a team of 13 employees located in North and South America.

bioMérieux is a world leader in the field of in-vitro diagnostics. The company specializes in the fight against infectious diseases.
• Oversaw $155MM in Direct and Indirect Spend for three Manufacturing Plants in the United States.
• Achieved savings of $550K in Raw Materials in Fiscal 2011 by understanding supplier's manufacturing process.
• Managed Global Procurement of microbiology product line.
• Implemented Global Supply Strategies to optimize the procurement processes.

RB is the global leading consumer health, hygiene and home company, with operations in over 60 countries.
• Managed $125MM in spend for Food Commodities & Ingredients, APIs, Excipients, and Petrochemicals. Oversaw $100MM in spend for Food and Household Cleaning Products with Contract Manufacturers. Supervised a portfolio of 15 Contract Manufacturers.
• Accomplished savings of $700K by developing new suppliers and the transition of transportation from truck by rail.
• Designed an online savings strategy (e-auction), saving $181
● for the distribution of chemicals.
• Achieved savings of $120K by advising on manufacturing a previously purchased blend of food ingredients.
• Implemented an improved Third-Party Contract Manufacturing Strategy.