Dynamic Strategic Sourcing Manager with a proven track record in achieving multimillion-dollar savings and optimizing procurement processes. Adept at vendor onboarding, contract management, process reengineering, and cross-functional collaboration to drive business success. - Global Sourcing Leadership: Directed strategic sourcing for major power plants, achieving $8M in cost savings. Expert in developing and implementing comprehensive sourcing strategies that drive operational excellence. - Vendor Negotiation and Management: Managed relationships with 500+ vendors, successfully negotiating contracts to secure optimal terms. Enhanced vendor performance through stringent evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives. - Cost Optimization: Executed data-driven cost-saving strategies, leading to 1% quarterly savings and substantial annual reductions. Skilled in conducting in-depth cost analysis and market research to identify and capitalize on savings opportunities. - Process Improvement: Spearheaded process reengineering efforts, including RCA implementations that boosted On-Time Delivery (OTD) from 50% to 70%. Streamlined contract management processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. - Performance Metrics: Leveraged Excel and Power BI for tracking performance metrics, resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency and $100K cost savings. Focused on meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and achieving high customer satisfaction scores. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies with overall business objectives. Facilitated end-to-end process management using tools like Ariba and Icertis. - Training and Development: Conducted supply training sessions for direct reports and cross-functional teams, enhancing skill sets and driving productivity.