Doreen Thomas
Sourcing Head | Indirect Procurement leader |Global Transformation Lead | Ex Nestle |
- Role
- Sourcing Head at General Mills
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Doreen Thomas
Procurement leader with 19 years of procurement experience leading several categories of indirectprocurement at a global level. Implemented global sourcing strategies across multiple categoriespartnering with business mitigating risk even in a complex environment. Highly skilled in P2P operationsefficiency & supply chain capabilities & can lead multi-cultural teams. Passionate about responsiblesourcing & sustainability. I have led teams from diverse markets & across several pillars in Supply chain & Sourcing. I had the opportunity to work on global transformation projects based on innovation & efficiency which brings system revision and implementation of AI /digital transformations.
Experience
Sourcing Head
Sep 2022 — Present · Maharashtra, IN
Head of Global Sourcing team - General Mills India Centre*Heading the Global sourcing Solutions team based in the GIC center in India, supporting all the global procurement offices of General Mills. Leading the sourcing team of 73 team members based out of India Centre in Mumbai.*Responsible for the Category buying, Source to Pay frame work & procurement operations.*Leading all the COE\'s based in India - Should Cost Modelling, Coupa Sourcing, Sustainability,Indirect Category buying, Supplier Mangement, Responsible sourcing, Regenerative Agriculture & Buyer support services.*Heading a team of Category managers, buyers and senior buyers supporting Global markets across Ocean freight, Capex, MRO, Corp services,ISIT, Energy & Facilities*Responsible for managing 3 third party companies globally comprising of 75 team members across Brazil, China, India & Europe, managing the procurement operations & eSourcing
Education
Madras Christian College
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
2004 — 2007
Madras Christian College
Bachelors in Business Management, Marketing
2004 — 2007
Skills
- Forecasting
- Supply Chain
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Inventory Management
- Management
- Fmcg
- Finance
- Sponsorship
- Procurement
- Business Strategy
- Negotiation
- Auditing
- Team Management
- Esourcing
- Sap
- Leadership
- Analysis
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