Philip Righter

About Philip Righter

With over 20 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, and operations, I am a seasoned executive who leads with vision, innovation, and efficiency. I oversee the sourcing of indirect goods and services, managing a spend of over $2 billion annually and delivering significant savings and value to the business.I leverage my expertise in Six Sigma, Lean Sigma, contract negotiations, supplier qualification, e-sourcing tools, and performance metrics to optimize the procurement processes, reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance customer satisfaction. I also collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior leaders, and external partners to align the sourcing strategies with the company\'s goals and values. I am passionate about driving procurement excellence, transforming the supply chain, and creating a positive impact on the environment and society.

Experience

1. Manager, Sourcing G & a

   The Walt Disney Company

   Jan 2003 — Present

Education

• Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations

  Bachelor of Science (BSc), Labor and Industrial Relations

  1995 — 1999

• Cornell University

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Labor and Industrial Relations

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Project Management
• Supply Chain
• International Business
• Strategic Planning
• Strategy
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Management Consulting
• Team Building
• Management
• Lean Sigma
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Procurement
• Marketing
• Business Strategy
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Entertainment
• Supply Management
• Training
• Logistics
• Negotiation
• Vendor Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Retail
• Outsourcing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Process Improvement
• Supplier Management
• Corporate Strategy Formulation
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Global Sourcing
• Six Sigma
• Supplier Negotiation
• Change Management
• Team Management
• Team Leadership