Keri D.

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About Keri D.

Professional Summary Innovative P2P leader with 10+ Years of Experience in high value direct and indirect sourcing initiatives, achieving cost efficiency through effective negotiation methodologies. Proven track record managing $MM-level spend, optimizing vendor performance, mitigating contractual and operational risk, and aligning sourcing strategy with organizational goals. Highly effective in cross-functional environments, partnering with Procurement, Legal, Security and executive stakeholders to ensure compliance and deliver cost savings. Qualification Established and Led Contract Purchasing Organization: Created and managed a contract purchasing organization responsible for compliant sourcing, processing, and execution of third-party agreements, adopting improved workflows, policies, and systems. Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Expertise: Managed end-to-end sourcing lifecycles for CapEx and Opex spend categories, including SaaS, software/perpetual licensing, enterprise hardware, and professional services agreements with OEM and Value-Added Resellers (VARs). High-Stakes Negotiations and Contract Management: Directed high-stakes negotiations and contract management processes, examining RFI, RFX, and RFP to ensure optimal positioning with pricing and terms, vendor compliance, and cost efficiency. Data-Driven Decision Making: Implemented and maintained accurate procurement data/ops data through audit and BU validation in a centralized repository, aiding in effective forecasting and reporting to Finance. Supplier Relationship Management: Established and monitored KPIs and scorecarding systems to evaluate supplier performance and sourcing effectiveness, leading quarterly supplier reviews with key vendors. Risk Management and Compliance: Implemented robust risk management strategies and improved policies to safeguard the organization’s interests, championing cost-saving initiatives and continuous optimization of internal procedures. Team Leadership and Culture: Fostered a team culture of ownership, innovation, and mentorship with the procurement operations team, driving long-term strategic plans against improved supplier performance management markers. Strategic Planning and Execution: Spearheaded procurement strategies by overseeing the sourcing process for indirect and direct categories, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and optimizing operational flows.