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Valmont Industries, Inc.Commodity Manager- Indirect- IT, Utility, CAPEX and Sustainability
Aug. 2024 - Jul. 2025RemoteLed the launch of a new indirect CAPEX category, managing $45M+ in spend and driving alignment across key stakeholders to unlock $2.3M in savings and reduce risk. Directed strategic sourcing across CAPEX, Utilities, Sustainability, and IT, managing $220M+ in total spend to improve efficiency, foster innovation, and cut costs. Strengthened ROI and supply resilience through proactive procurement strategies, built powerful cross-functional partnerships, and negotiated supplier agreements to secure compliance and long-term value.
Wabtec CorporationSenior Source to Pay Specialist
Feb. 2022 - Jul. 2024Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesManaged Wabtec’s Source-to-Pay (S2P) team with a focus on people development, change management, and optimized system design. Spearheaded the global deployment of a Source-to-Contract module and a unified Procure-to-Pay solution across Wabtec’s three largest ERPs—Westinghouse, Edison (GE), and M3 (Faively)—ensuring seamless integration and efficiency within twelve months. As the key driver of Coupa’s Source-to-Pay platform, prioritized alignment with company policies, shaped the Indirect Procurement Policy, and fostered adoption across the organization. Maintained clear communication across locations, built strong stakeholder relationships, and mentored colleagues to cultivate leadership, enhance procurement practices, and drive continuous improvement.
CovestroSupplier Enablement and Content Management Lead
Jul. 2019 - Feb. 2022Greater Pittsburgh Area•Led the enablement of punchout integrations, CIF catalog architecture, and account configuration to standardize procurement practices and reduce friction across the source-to-pay lifecycle while orchestrating large-scale supplier onboarding and automation efforts during the deployment of SAP Ariba Source-to-Pay across a 9,500-person footprint. Simultaneously led AP optimization strategy—dismantling systemic barriers and boosting invoice automation from 4% to 92% in 18 months, significantly enhancing payment velocity and internal controls.
CovestroVendor Master Data - Key User
May. 2018 - Feb. 2022Greater Pittsburgh AreaDrove vendor master data initiatives across the NAFTA region, leading end-to-end process enhancements through targeted data analysis, performance metrics, and strategic optimization. Served as the go-to escalation authority, resolving complex VMD challenges with speed and precision. Leveraged deep expertise in SAP VMD–Ariba SLP integration to strengthen data integrity and streamline issue resolution across the enterprise.
CovestroBuyer II-Technical Goods and Indirect Materials
Jul. 2015 - Jul. 2019Greater Pittsburgh AreaStreamlined local sourcing operations for Technical Goods and Indirect Materials—driving efficiency, policy alignment, and strategic value across categories like MRO, site services, and office supplies; led supplier transitions saving $500K annually, collaborated across Covestro’s Pittsburgh and Baytown sites, and provided critical procurement support during Hurricane Harvey recovery.
Bayer PharmaceuticalsSupply Chain Analyst II- Service, Radiology & Interventional (Contractor)
Jun. 2014 - Jul. 2015Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaOptimized site supply chain through systematic analysis of operational performance, leading business improvement initiatives and supporting transformation projects to ensure cross-functional efforts remained on time and within budget. Designated by plant management as the liaison coordinating departments—including Production, Inventory Control, Shipping, and Procurement—to resolve supply chain issues caused by a system software upgrade. Streamlined internal logistics to ensure global material shipments reached customers and field representatives in a timely manner
H.J. Heinz CompanyPricing and Promotions Coordinator (Contractor)
Nov. 2013 - May. 2014Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaDrove retail promotional program execution across strategic accounts in alignment with business objectives through close collaboration with Sales and Account Management teams. Oversaw monthly rebate and invoice processing, ensuring accuracy and responsiveness in partnership with GBS. Maintained vendor and customer master data to support seamless system integration, while delivering pricing support across cross-functional stakeholders. Identified and led process improvement initiatives through analytical insight, planning, and automation to enhance operational efficiency
United States Steel CorporationCustomer Service Representative
Jun. 2010 - Jan. 2013Greater Pittsburgh AreaProcessed customer orders across multiple entry systems, ensuring accurate documentation and alignment with purchase orders. Managed inventory levels to meet supply requirements while coordinating with production and technical teams to resolve issues and guarantee timely deliveries. Gathered customer-specific market insights to support forecasting and corrected held and unbilled invoices for financial accuracy
Del Monte Foods, Inc.Customer Service Representative- Pet Specialty/Salvage/AOD
Jun. 2006 - May. 2010Oversaw end-to-end order management with complete accuracy in BPCS, ensuring timely shipment and 100% invoice integrity across all assigned customer accounts. Served as the primary liaison among customers, brokers, sales, and internal teams—facilitating proactive communication and prompt resolution of issues. Drove on-time delivery through coordinated appointment scheduling and cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Warehousing, Transportation, and EDI teams. Continuously identified process improvement opportunities, partnering with stakeholders to implement efficient, customer-centric solutions
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