Jill Rossi
Senior Director, Sourcing and Category Management @Mars Veterinary Health
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director, Sourcing and Category Management @Mars Veterinary Health
Leading strategic sourcing transformation for veterinary goods and services portfolio, driving cost optimization and P&L impact while supporting Mars Vet Health’s mission to deliver better care for pets across integrated clinic network.• Transformation Leadership: Spearheading procurement integration across veterinary clinics, establishing unified sourcing strategies and governance frameworks that create enterprise value while maintaining clinical excellence and care quality.• Strategic Cost Optimization: Architecting comprehensive spend management strategy across $900M category portfolio, identifying consolidation opportunities and negotiation leverage points to deliver substantial P&L improvement without compromising pet care outcomes.• Vendor Strategy: Rationalizing fragmented supplier base inherited through acquisitions, creating strategic partnerships with key veterinary goods and services providers that drive innovation, ensure supply continuity, and optimize total cost of ownership.• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborating with clinical leadership, operations, and finance teams to balance cost reduction imperatives with quality care requirements, ensuring sourcing decisions support both business objectives and mission to advance pet health.• Change Management: Leading stakeholder engagement across decentralized network, building trust and demonstrating value of centralized sourcing while respecting clinical autonomy and local relationships critical to care delivery.
EDUCATION
University of Scranton
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
University of Phoenix
Masters, Organizational Management
SKILLS
ABOUT JILL ROSSI
I turn vendor management and procurement into a strategic weapon that drives real business value.Over 15+ years with Fortune 500 financial institutions and now Mars Vet Health, I’ve delivered $200M+ in cost savings, led enterprise procurement transformations, and architected workforce strategies that optimized talent while protecting the bottom line. But I’m most proud of how I get there—by building relationships, developing people, and translating complexity into actionable strategy.What I do differently:I see the bigger picture. I don’t just negotiate contracts—I architect vendor ecosystems that fuel innovation. I don’t just manage budgets—I create financial headroom for strategic investments by eliminating waste and optimizing spend. I balance vision with execution; I set bold direction and deliver flawlessly.My approach: Listen to understand the real problem. Build cross-functional alignment. Implement solutions that deliver measurable impact. Communicate outcomes that resonate with C-suite stakeholders. I focus on creating sustainable value that shows up on the P&L.If you’re looking for a strategic advisor who can drive transformation, optimize performance, and deliver results that show up on the P&L, let’s
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