Established leader in the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement field. Proven track record of successfully developing and leading high performing teams. Vast experience in all divisions of Procurement, category management and project management. Able to lead sourcing groups; build high performing teams; develop top talent; negotiate complex purchases; red-line contracts, navigate multi-million dollar deals and complex legal and risk equations; improve key vendor relationships; find creative solutions; transform organizations; foster partnerships with stakeholders at all levels; exceed operating expense savings targets; and have an ability to adapt and succeed in a highly competitive, fast-paced, and specialized environment.
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As Interim VP, responsible for all aspects of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
• Integral member of leadership council created to develop JCPenney’s stabilization strategy in preserving JCPenney's operating relevance and 60,000 employees as 2020’s pandemic forced the closure of stores and supply chain centers
• Collaborated with Finance, Legal, Merchandise, Operations, Logistics, Packaging, Stores and Marketing to develop solutions, execution plans, and communication decks to mobilize teams and successfully navigate through the pandemic, bankruptcy, and what led to JCPenney’s acquisition and emergence
• Lead Procurement’s role with evolving objectives in vendor negotiations to manage corporate cash flow, stabilize supply base; reducing the Company’s debt; evaluating supply risk, value, and criticality to on-going operations for continuity of supply and contingency planning
• Drove immediate and sustained expense reduction of 40% to reset JCPenney’s balance sheet
Proven track record of successfully developing and leading high performing teams. Direct and sponsor company-wide sourcing initiatives aimed to achieve cost reductions, productivity improvements and improved service levels.
NAIA All-Conference Golfer 1984-1985, Austin College Golfer of the Year Award 1985
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