Experience

Clipper Retail

• United Kingdom
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Relationship Manager

  • Jul 2023 - 6 months



Walmart

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Construction & Equipment - Sourcing

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2022

  Bentonville, AR Led a team of 8 sourcing professionals managing ~$1B in annual spend. Oversaw strategic sourcing plans, aligning with internal stakeholder requirements. Partnered with +200 suppliers to serve ~5,000 stores and clubs. Analyzed supply markets to manage market volatility. Built relationships with cross functional teams to develop and execute project needs. Enabled execution of US and global bid events. • Delivered ~1,500 projects per year • Developed team into best-in-class sourcing… Show more Led a team of 8 sourcing professionals managing ~$1B in annual spend. Oversaw strategic sourcing plans, aligning with internal stakeholder requirements. Partnered with +200 suppliers to serve ~5,000 stores and clubs. Analyzed supply markets to manage market volatility. Built relationships with cross functional teams to develop and execute project needs. Enabled execution of US and global bid events. • Delivered ~1,500 projects per year • Developed team into best-in-class sourcing organization delivering +$50M in annual savings • Supported and promoted equipment refurbishment allowing for more source of supply, supported company sustainability goals, and provided +$12M in annual cost avoidance • Co-Chaired bi-annual supplier summits, bringing in stakeholders and SMEs to share upcoming goals with the supply base • Built and maintained strategic partnerships with leading global suppliers

• Senior Sourcing Manager

  • May 2005 - Oct 2012

  Bentonville, AR Negotiated pricing, controlled specification compliance, managed supplier performance, and executed projects for construction category equipment. Hosted and/or took part in global bids. Created a team atmosphere to promote creative solutions for common problems. Built and maintained strategic sourcing plans. • Managed +$200M in annual spend • Developed and sourced sustainable products with short ROI • Reduced costs through value added services and/or competitive bidding of… Show more Negotiated pricing, controlled specification compliance, managed supplier performance, and executed projects for construction category equipment. Hosted and/or took part in global bids. Created a team atmosphere to promote creative solutions for common problems. Built and maintained strategic sourcing plans. • Managed +$200M in annual spend • Developed and sourced sustainable products with short ROI • Reduced costs through value added services and/or competitive bidding of products • Played a key role in the adoption of LED lighting, lowering the company’s overall carbon footprint while achieving a <3-year payback

• Sourcing Manager

  • May 1992 - Apr 2005

  Bentonville, AR Sourcing GNFR fixtures and equipment for US operations