Matthew Hedin
Effective category management in the Design and Construction store operations space with a focus on process optimization, speed of service, and end user experience.
- Role
- Vendor Relations Manager at Starbucks
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matthew Hedin
Constant growth and development with a positive outlook towards innovative organization, engaging authentic communication, training, & leadership.
Experience
Vendor Relations Manager
Mar 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Serve as the business owner on large scale technology initiatives to deliver a new platform (RISE) utilized by internal partners and external suppliers across North America in support of Design Consultants, General Contractors, Regional Facilities Suppliers, Real Estate Brokers, and Outsource Users• Expand current regionally managed design and construction portfolio by $1M in estimated annual spend in alignment with 3PES policy and procedures • Actively drive continuous improvement of team operations to support business goals of speed to market through enterprise supported technology changes and change management procedures• Collaborate with cross functional and cross organizational teams to rollout new order processes in alignment with audit findings while increasing Starbucks’ available working capital• Led the General Contractor requalification effort, bringing 235 regionally managed GCs up to date on qualifications while reducing administrative burden to regional partners and strengthening data continuity• Manage the supplier lifecycle of design consultants, general contractors, and regional facility suppliers while serving as a SME on contracting, risk assessment, onboarding, integration, and supplier relations. • Uncover the joy in daily operations to help partners delight in the craft and rigor driving results and overall sense of belonging• Ensure team alignment to deliver content that is not only on brand but influences behavioral changes that benefit multi-level stakeholders • Channel best practices with partner development and encourage team engagement to ensure overall understanding, and adoption of Starbucks professional development methodologies • Lead SPM initiatives while delivering content to multi-level partners across the organization to obtain alignment on process changes and defined roles and responsibilities
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Olympic College
Associate of Arts (AA)
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