Jeff Lee

Director, Indirect Procurement @KeHE Distributors

Chicago, IL, US
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WORK HISTORY

Jun 2024 — Present

Director, Indirect Procurement @KeHE Distributors

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Naperville, IL, US

Oversee the indirect procurement function which is responsible for the Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle across multiple categories including, but not limited to, travel, MRO, facilities and IT totaling $400M+ in annual spend. Achieved $47M+ in savings/avoidance to date. • Build and lead a team of skilled procurement professionals to help drive and manage S2P and supplier onboarding/performance management processes. • Develop robust procurement policies and procedures and train the organization to ensure adoption and consistency.• Implement and launch a S2P solution (SAP Ariba) to manage the procurement lifecycle, promote spend transparency/visibility, improve efficiency and enhance category management. • Optimize the company\'s corporate travel program through leveraging best-in-class technology, updating the travel policy to reflect industry practices and standards and building strategic partnerships with key suppliers.

EDUCATION

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Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics

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UC Irvine

Bachelor of Arts, History

SKILLS

Mergers & AcquisitionsSolicitationMicrosoft WordLegal WritingLitigationNuanceSec FilingsWestlawContract NegotiationLegal DocumentsIfbMediationSharepointTrainingPublic ProcurementVendor ContractsCorporate GovernanceMicrosoft OfficeCorporate LawEchosignPatentsContract ManagementComplianceBidding ProcessManagementLitigation SupportTransportation ContractsDatabase AdministrationDocusignVendor ManagementIntellectual PropertyContractual AgreementsLeadershipLegal ResearchSap ClmDrafting AgreementsRisk ManagementLegal AssistanceProcurementProject Management

ABOUT JEFF LEE

Jeff is a procurement, contracts and vendor management leader with over 16 years of experience in various industries and sectors including retail, distribution, technology, legal, biopharma, and medical devices. He is currently the Director of Indirect Procurement at KeHE Distributors, a national distributor for grocery stores, supermarkets and online markets focusing on organic/natural, fresh and specialty products.Jeff has a proven track record of delivering significant value and results through his analytical, communication and leadership skills. He also holds an MBA with specialization in supply chain management and data analytics, which enables him to apply business acumen and operational excellence to his work. Jeff is passionate about leveraging his expertise and skills to support a company\'s growth, innovation, and stakeholder satisfaction.

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