Hernan Lavalle
Ridgefield,Connecticut
Summary
Dynamic leader with expertise in strategic sourcing and category management. Achieved over $50M in annual savings through successful contract negotiations and supplier management. Skilled in driving process improvements and enhancing team performance to ensure operational excellence and cost efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management
CVS Health
Woonsocket, RI
01.2021 - Current
- Direct high-performing teams of Category Managers, Sourcing Managers, and Sourcing Analysts, responsible for developing category plans, executing sourcing strategies, conducting RFx events, and establishing a robust pipeline of sourcing opportunities.
- Spearhead the overall indirect spend sourcing strategy to achieve savings goals and operational initiatives within the Enterprise Operations group.
- Oversee categories encompassing Facilities (Construction, R&M, A&E, Equipment, Loss Prevention) and Supply Chain (Transportation, Logistics, DC Operations) with total annual spend under management exceeding $3B and more than 950 active suppliers.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and business stakeholders to ensure Strategic Sourcing engagement aligns with Enterprise goals and priorities.
- Achieved an average of $40M in annual savings while generating $55M in annual cost avoidance
Strategic Sourcing Group Leader
Jones Lang LaSalle
New York, NY
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Directed multiple teams focused on Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, Contract compliance, COI adherence, RFx enhancements, Diverse Spend initiatives, and Procurement Playbook compliance.
- Managed IFM and construction sourcing initiatives for data centers, manufacturing, retail, office, warehousing, and distribution facilities globally.
- Spearheaded development of diversity programs meeting client and company expectations.
- Formulated and upheld systematic, analytical, results-oriented framework for savings, tracking supplier performance, sourcing efficiency, and conveyed these insights to business
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including Corporate Legal and Risk Management, to guarantee compliance with all contractual terms and conditions
- Directed and mentored teams on performance, progress, and developmental goals by analyzing strengths and identifying areas for growth into actionable career development plans.
VP, Strategic Sourcing
MUFG Union Bank
Tempe, AZ
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed sourcing events of varying scales pertaining to IT, Professional Services, Shared Services, Call Center, and Corporate Real-Estate.
- Established objectives and tracked performance to attain year-over-year cost reduction and ongoing enhancement of sourcing process.
- Managed the overall governance of the vendor life-cycle process within assigned categories.
- Directed consultation and managed negotiations supporting bank's internal technology users.
- Cultivate partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Contributed to committee tasked with developing and launching Procurement Buy Desk.
AVP, Demand Management
Credit Suisse
New York, NY
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Directed strategic sourcing, technology procurement, vendor management, governance, and data center management.
- Spearhead global sourcing initiatives encompassing RFP development and execution, response evaluation, negotiation, and contract assessment within IT and Corporate Real-Estate sectors.
- Established reputation as trusted advisor for global internal clients in identifying current and future business needs
- Established and oversee Sourcing Initiative Workflow Process to ensure collaboration between Sourcing and Vendor Management for optimal sourcing strategy adherence
- Established and directed the Capital Expenditure Governance Process for all global IT hardware, software, contractor, and outsourcing initiatives, realizing average annual cost savings of 25M USD.
Supply Chain Manager
Unilever
01.2006 - 01.2007
Senior Procurement Analyst
News Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2006
Sourcing and Contracts Specialist
Yale New Haven Health Services
01.2001 - 01.2003
Education
BBA - Business Management
Western Connecticut State University
Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) -
SIG University
Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Category management
- Contract negotiation
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost analysis
- Vendor management
- Sourcing strategy
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Capital spending
- Operations management
- Staff management
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Director, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management
CVS Health
01.2021 - Current
VP, Strategic Sourcing
MUFG Union Bank
01.2017 - 01.2018
Strategic Sourcing Group Leader
Jones Lang LaSalle
01.2016 - 01.2021
AVP, Demand Management
Credit Suisse
01.2007 - 01.2016
Supply Chain Manager
Unilever
01.2006 - 01.2007
Senior Procurement Analyst
News Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2006
Sourcing and Contracts Specialist
Yale New Haven Health Services
01.2001 - 01.2003
BBA - Business Management
Western Connecticut State University
Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) -
SIG University
Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
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