
Results-driven Category Manager and Procurement Leader with 15+ years of experience in vendor sourcing, financial management, construction lending, and complex project delivery. Strong expertise in leading multi-disciplinary teams, cost management, contract negotiations, and supplier performance evaluation. Adept at working cross-functionally with operations, finance, builders, and real estate partners to optimize procurement strategies, drive savings, and ensure on-time project execution. Certified Scrum Master with a proven ability to lead large-scale initiatives and deliver data-backed process improvements.
• Managed procurement and vendor negotiations for multi-million-dollar construction loan projects, reducing contractor average costs by 12% while maintaining quality standards.
• Partnered with builders and developers to structure financing solutions, resulting in a 25% increase in builder referrals and repeat business.
• Led cost analysis and financial modeling that contributed to 18% reduction in average loan processing time.
• Streamlined procurement processes, improving vendor onboarding efficiency by 20% and accelerating disbursement timelines.
compliance and quality delivery.
• Developed category sourcing strategies, contributing to $3M+ in construction loan funding with zero delays during peak season.
• Directed end-to-end project delivery for complex lending structures tied to construction timelines, reducing project funding cycle times by 18%.
• Led cost analysis and contract review to mitigate financial risk while improving project efficiency and builder satisfaction.
• Developed internal procurement controls and vendor management protocols, ensuring 98% compliance and quality
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to standardize loan disbursement schedules in line with builder project milestones.
• Led procurement and vendor sourcing efforts for builder-construction loans, achieving 10% reduction in material costs and contractor bids.
• Partnered with construction teams, finance, and operations to improve procurement strategies, resulting in 98% on-time projects.
• Developed data-driven insights for cost forecasting and supplier performance, increasing procurement efficiency by 22%.
Implemented process improvements that reduced procurement cycle times by 20% and improved vendor onboarding efficiency.
• Managed loan disbursement workflows that reduced funding cycle time by 18%, accelerating project progress.
• Implemented process improvements that cut vendor invoice errors by 90%, reducing reconciliation time.
• Managed diverse loan portfolios connected to construction and builder partnerships; consistently met delivery targets aligned with customer expectations.
• Designed and deployed reporting dashboards using SQL and Excel, providing senior leadership with real-time procurement and project status insights.
Managed procurement workflows for construction financing, resulting in $1.5M in cost savings over two years.
• Conducted supplier benchmarking that reduced vendor costs by 8% while improving contractor quality scores by 15%.
• Developed KPI dashboards that improved reporting turnaround by 40%, enabling quicker executive decisions.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to streamline vendor approval processes, reducing cycle time by 90%.
CORE SKILLS
Procurement Strategy & Vendor Management
Construction Cost Management & Financing
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Process Improvement & Optimization
Contract Negotiation & Supplier Sourcing
KPI Development & Performance Management
Data Analysis (SQL, Advanced Excel, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)
Budget Forecasting & Reporting
Relationship Building with Builders and Developers
Certified Scrum Master
-2023
NMLS MLO