Douglas Cutrell

About Douglas Cutrell

I’m a results-driven procurement executive with over 20 years of experience leading sourcing and supply chain transformation across global, matrixed organizations. I’m passionate about turning procurement into a true business enabler, driving measurable value, sustainability, and innovation while empowering people and teams to deliver their best. Throughout my career I’ve led sourcing teams managing more than $1B in spend across the Americas, collaborating across global procurement communities. I focus on creating strategic alignment between procurement, finance, and operations to enhance profitability, reduce risk, and strengthen supplier ecosystems.I’m recognized for combining strategic foresight with analytical rigor and people-centric leadership. I thrive on building high-performing teams, embedding digital tools and analytics into decision-making, and fostering strong stakeholder partnerships built on trust and transparency. I believe the best procurement functions are catalysts for innovation and growth, responsible for helping organizations achieve their broader business goals while advancing sustainability, governance, and operational excellence. Areas of expertise: Procurement transformation | Strategic sourcing | Digital enablement | Supplier relationship management | Risk and Compliance | Category management | Leadership | People Development | Process Excellence

Experience

1. Global Procurement Business Partner

   Philips

   Mar 2024 — Present · Orlando, FL, US

   Serve as executive interface between business units and global procurement, aligning sourcing strategy with business objectives, partnering with closely with stakeholders and direct procurement to translate business needs into strategic procurement solutions.• Lead initiatives leveraging advance analytics and market intelligence to identify cost-saving and growth opportunities, strengthening profitability and operational efficiency.• Enable executive decision making through actionable performance metrics and transparency to achieve cost, profitability, and quality objectives.• Drive cross-functional collaboration and governance to ensure compliance, mitigate supplier risk, and deliver strategic value.• Champion process improvement and digital enablement programs to optimize procurement operations, supplier performance, and strategy execution.

Education

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  MBA, Finance

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  BS, Aeronautical Engineering

Skills

• Strategy
• Procurement
• Spend Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Budgets
• Management Consulting
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Supplier Evaluation
• Supply Chain
• Supplier Development
• Outsourcing
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Process Improvement
• E-Procurement
• Esourcing
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Business Process Improvement
• Training
• Logistics
• Leadership
• Pricing
• Management
• Global Sourcing
• Contract Negotiation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supply Management
• Change Management
• Negotiation