Don Green

Background

About Don Green

Senior Supplier Relations, Procurement, and Strategy Leader with 15+ years of experience driving enterprise-wide sourcing strategies, rebate programs, EDI/B2B integrations, and supplier performance optimization across global Fortune 500 organizations. I’ve led $9B+ in supplier spend and $1.5B+ in annual rebate programs while managing high-performing cross-functional teams and building scalable systems that strengthen margins, improve working capital, and increase profitability. As a strategic decision-maker and trusted advisor to senior leadership, I’ve architected and implemented enterprise ERP and rebate platforms that include SAP S/4HANA, Vistex, and proprietary solutions to automate complex rebate programs, streamline EDI data flows, and improve forecasting accuracy. I’ve also designed supplier scorecard programs that increase accountability, enhance collaboration, and improve supplier performance across cost, quality, reliability, and service metrics. My leadership philosophy combines data-driven decision-making with collaborative team building to consistently deliver measurable results. I bridge strategy and execution to drive supplier alignment, optimize product portfolios, and provide impactful outcomes across procurement, finance, and sales functions. Key Achievements: • Directed $9B+ in supplier spend and $1.5B+ in rebates across North America • Negotiated $300M+ in early rebate payments and $200M+ in annual spend savings • Reduced inventory 29% YoY while increasing margins by 1.3% through purchase-based rebates • Built supplier scorecards that improved on-time delivery by 22% • Forecasted $1.5B in rebates with 0.03% variance, improving working capital agility • Integrated SAP S/4HANA + Vistex, accelerating $250M receivables, optimizing product portfolio, and eliminating manual processes