Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
I’m a sourcing and supply chain professional focused on building high-performing supplier partnerships that drive operational excellence, cost competitiveness, and long-term business value. In my role at Direct Supply, I manage supplier relationships across strategic product categories within the Clinical and Rehab space, leading initiatives focused on supplier performance, sourcing strategy, commercial negotiations, and supply continuity. I work cross-functionally to solve operational challenges, improve fulfillment and service execution, and support customer expectations through data-driven decision making and strong supplier collaboration. My experience includes: - Strategic sourcing and category management - Supplier relationship and performance management - Commercial negotiations and cost optimization - Supply chain operations and fulfillment improvement - Data analysis and operational problem solving - Cross-functional collaboration and process improvement I’m particularly interested in leveraging analytics, technology, and AI-driven tools to improve operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and support smarter business decisions within sourcing and supply chain organizations. I value strong partnerships, continuous improvement, and delivering measurable results that create value for both the business and customers.
- Manage supplier relationships across Direct Supply’s Clinical and Rehab categories, driving performance across cost, quality, fulfillment, and service execution. - Lead supplier performance management initiatives focused on operational continuity, customer satisfaction, and long-term partnership development. - Develop and execute sourcing and category management strategies that strengthen supplier alignment, improve cost structure, and support business growth objectives. - Lead supplier negotiations and commercial discussions that deliver measurable cost savings, margin improvement, and enhanced partnership value. - Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to solve operational challenges, improve execution, and drive data-informed business decisions. - Analyze supplier and fulfillment performance data to identify improvement opportunities, mitigate supply risk, and enhance service reliability. - Leverage AI tools and process optimization strategies to improve operational efficiency and workflow effectiveness.
- Managed a portfolio of 50+ supplier relationships across strategic product categories, supporting competitive cost positioning, fulfillment reliability, and customer satisfaction. - Negotiated supplier programs, pricing structures, terms, and incentives to support company profitability and customer value. - Monitored supplier performance metrics and partnered with vendors to improve operational execution, service levels, and supply continuity. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support sourcing initiatives, supplier issue resolution, and category performance improvement.