Jennie K.
Supply Chain Strategist|Category Mgmnt|Procure to Pay|Stakeholder/Supplier Relationship Mgmt|Supplier Compliance, Credentialing, Onboarding|Master Data Mgmt|EDI&ERP Conversion|Continuous Process Improvement|LSSGB
- Role
- Executive Director, Sourcing & Supplier Management Esg at Providence
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jennie K.
I am an accomplished corporate strategist and supply chain leader with a passion for operational excellence and socially responsible sourcing. I have led multiple supplier lifecycle initiatives that reduce operating cost, increase supplier performance, and streamline operational efficiencies; while providing additional value to optimize revenue and improve customer experience. I possess strong team management skills and collaborate well with cross functional leaders, while leading by influence to gain consensus. I have successfully mobilized and deployed complex, cross functional, system-wide initiatives to meet critical executive objectives; while managing change in both cultural and business processes. I incorporate agile and LEAN methodologies to drive continuous improvement and optimum efficiency in all areas of strategic initiatives.Varied industry experience includes healthcare, telecommunications, marketing, customer engagement, and not-for-profit fundraising/advertising.Specialties: Supplier Relationship Management; Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Operational Procurement, Contract Management, Change Management, ERP & Systems Conversion, Team Management & Development, Program/Project Management, Process Design & Improvement (DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping) Accounts Payable & Expense Management, Advertising, Fundraising, Business Development
Experience
Executive Director, Sourcing & Supplier Management Esg
Jan 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Supplier Category Management, Contract Operations, Supplier Credentialing & Compliance, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, and Sustainable Sourcing. Transformational Team Leader, Stakeholder Management, Cross Functional Team Management, Continuous Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Master Data Management, Catalog/Item Master Management, Supplier Master Management, Oracle Cloud ERP Supply Chain, EDI, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Interpersonal and Mass Communication/Media Studies
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