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Skills
Strategic Sourcing | Vendor Relationship Management | Procurement Operations |Team Leadership | Risk Mitigation | Process Improvement | Change Management | Budgeting & Forecasting | Inventory & Demand Planning | Executive-Level Reporting | Cross-Functional Collaboration | AI & Process Automation | Project & Category Management
About
Procurement, sourcing, and merchandising leader with 19+ years of experience driving strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, category management, and operational excellence across hospitality and retail industries. Proven track record leading cross-functional teams, building strong vendor partnerships, improving processes, and delivering measurable cost savings and business growth. Experience managing multimillion-dollar procurement initiatives, developing private label product collections, and partnering with executive leadership to implement scalable, data-driven solutions. Recognized for a collaborative leadership style, strong analytical skills, and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation, including the application of AI to streamline procurement operations.