Grace Olson
Procurement | Sourcing | Supply Chain | 20+ Years Driving Cost Savings, Large-Scale Technology Upgrades, Development & Management Of Seamless Supply Chain, Procurement & Sourcing Operations For Industry Leaders
- Role
- IT VP Transformation Leader at CareSource
- Location
- Lakewood, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Grace Olson
Driving Procurement Excellence & Cost Savings Across Diverse Industries With 20+ years of experience, I excel in streamlining procurement and sourcing operations, delivering cost savings, and building strong vendor relationships. I have a proven track record of success in leading cross-functional teams, implementing best practices, and managing large-scale projects for industry leaders like Walmart, Sands Corp, and Boyd Gaming. My approach to procurement is grounded in collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to excellence. I am a recognized Subject Matter Expert in developing and managing seamless procurement business units, ensuring compliance with complex regulations, building out streamlined supply chain and procurement operations, and innovating ROI-centered processes that empower organizations to excel.Select achievements: Reduced costs by 50%+: Consistently exceeded cost-saving targets through strategic sourcing and negotiation. Influential in the successful divestiture of the Venetian/Palazzo property from Sands Corp. by managing contracts and issuing supplier notices. Led successful implementations: Managed the implementation of Procure-to-Pay modules at Walmart, one of the largest SAP implementations at the time. Directed a cross functional team located in Singapore, Macau, and the U.S, overseeing development and issuance of global procurement reporting, scorecards, and executive dashboards. Improved operational efficiency: Streamlined procurement processes at Boyd Gaming across various departments, resulting in increased efficiency and compliance. Worked within the VMO office (part of Walmart’s Information Systems Division) — directing the VMO’s Strategic Initiatives team. Directed teams consisting of internal/external staff in the U.S, Mexico and India. Built strong supplier relationships: Cultivated strong relationships with key vendors, ensuring reliable service and competitive pricing. Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives across multiple verticals:(Food & Beverage (F&B), Operating Supplies & Equipment, Marketing, Print, IT, Advertising, Gaming, Facilities) at Boyd Gaming (Las Vegas, NV). Proven leadership: Motivated and led high-performing procurement teams to achieve goals.I am passionate about driving procurement excellence and strategic initiatives. If you\'re looking for a results-oriented procurement leader, connect with meLet’s Connect I welcome invitations. It would be a pleasure to hear from you!
Experience
IT VP Transformation Leader
Sep 2024 — Present
Education
Jamestown Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
John Brown University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Skills
- Purchasing
- Process Improvement
- Procurement
- IT Management
- Business Analysis
- Business Process Improvement
- Operations Management
- Erp
- Program Management
- Vendor Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Relationship Management
- Project Planning
- Sap
- Change Management
- Inventory Management
- Project Management
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