Javier Castro
Miami
Summary
Visionary global procurement and supply chain executive with over 20 years of transformative leadership experience across financial services, healthcare, aerospace, defense, and technology sectors. Proven track record of driving operational excellence, delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings, and modernizing supply chain operations through data-driven strategies, digital transformation, and AI integration. Adept at building resilient, scalable, and future-ready procurement ecosystems that align with organizational goals and exceed financial targets. Recognized for fostering strategic supplier relationships, optimizing spend management, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Strategic Sourcing
Blackstone
Miami
02.2024 - Current
- Transformed global sourcing, and supply chain for the world's premier alternate asset management firm by replacing manual, outdated and encumbered processes into scalable, data-centric operations that exceed financial targets by 17% ($23M) in first 6 months
- P&L responsibility for $8 Billion of addressable supply chain spend of both direct and indirect spend categories including technology, professional services, real estate, construction and financial market data products (Bloomberg, Moody's)
- Led digital transformation of supply chain tech and enterprise ERP modernization of global procurement for the Blackstone Technology and Innovation (BXTI) business unit
Managing Director of Strategic Sourcing
Memorial Healthcare System
Miramar
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Led health system enterprise Workday ERP implementation, improving supply chain transactional throughput by 19%.
- Achieved $28M in CAPEX and OPEX savings through strategic negotiations and contract management.
- Enhanced strategic sourcing and procurement processes for Independent Delivery Network (IDN) with over 50K lives
- Optimized supply chain and contract management operations and led strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect spend consisting of IT, HR, Finance shared sources complex technology and purchased services requirements.
Senior Consulting Director, Supply Chain Operations
Vizient
Dubai
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Led international consulting team of supply chain, global sourcing, and data science professionals and transformed the supply chain operations for a multi-national healthcare delivery network with hospitals in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and North Africa
- Achieved $10M in annual cost savings through comprehensive sourcing negotiation strategies and contract management.
- Led cross-functional teams in conducting supplier performance evaluations, resulting in the identification of new sourcing opportunities and the development of more efficient supply chain processes.
- Negotiated and executed contracts with key suppliers, achieving favorable terms and cost savings while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement a risk management plan, mitigating potential supply chain disruptions and ensuring business continuity.
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Sutter Health
Sacramento
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed the end-to-end supply chain for a $500M product portfolio, including demand planning, inventory management, and logistics.
- Implemented a new inventory management system, resulting in a 20% reduction in stockouts and a 15% decrease in inventory carrying costs.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products and materials.
- Conducted regular supplier performance evaluations and developed improvement plans, resulting in increased supplier performance and reduced costs.
Senior Sourcing Executive
Vizient
Sutter Health (Onsite)
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Led managed services of sourcing, project management, clinical value analysis, data analysts for Sutter Health
- Delivered 3+ years of positive financial results using IT and Professional Services strategic sourcing and contracting expertise.
- Managed Supply Chain indirect annual spend of over $550M and produced savings of as much as $11M in negotiating technology solutions and professional services.
Director of Sourcing
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
McLellan
03.2011 - 04.2016
- Led strategic sourcing operations for Integrated Healthcare Delivery Network (IDN) of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs with a $400M supply chain operating budget.
- Led staff of 44 federal contracting officers and modernized strategic sourcing operations for Northern California VA hospital Healthcare system comprised of six medical centers, and multiple administrative facilities.
- Implemented contracting training for executives and support staff resulting in streamlining lifecycle contracting operations, improving deliverables, and reducing operational costs.
- Led enterprise contracting and strategic sourcing program for Academic Medical School affiliate programs involving Stanford, UCLA, UC Davis, and UC San Francisco.
Contracting Officer
U.S. Army Contracting Command
Alexandria
11.2009 - 03.2011
- Responsible for providing cradle-to-grave strategic sourcing and contracting support to the U.S. Army Office Provost Marshal General, Headquarters G-8 at the Pentagon, and White House Chief of Public Affairs.
CEO
Castro Enterprises, Inc.
Waldorf
12.2005 - 11.2009
- Chief Executive responsible for Management and Professional Services Consulting specializing in strategic sourcing, bid and proposal capture strategy.
- Proven business development expertise to include reviewing and analysing the results of past strategies and developing new initiatives and partnerships.
Chief Procurement Officer
U.S. Marine Corps
Quantico
07.1995 - 12.2005
- Principal Acquisition and Material Officer for III Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) operations, Okinawa, Japan.
- Provided lifecycle procurement and acquisition management of a $220M annual budget.
- Subject matter expert in Middle East affairs, specifically strategic sourcing of both indirect and direct spend categories, lifecycle procurement and end-to-end supply chain management.
Education
Dual MBA - Finance, Supply Chain Management specialization
University of Maryland, University College (UMUC)
USAMaster of Science - Procurement and Contract Management
University of Maryland, University College (UMUC)
USABachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD, USASkills
- Global Strategic Sourcing
- Data Analysis and Business Intelligence
- Budget and Finance
- Supply Chain Management
- AI Integration in Business Processes
- Spend Management
- Contract Management
- Forecast and Demand Planning
- Clinical Value Analysis
Professional Affiliations And Awards
- President, Sacramento Chapter, National Contract Management Association (NCMA), 04/01/11, 04/01/19, Directed the activities of the association at both the National and Chapter levels.
- President, Sutter Oracles Chapter, Toastmasters International, 04/01/16, 04/01/19, Responsible for overall operation of the club, presiding over club and the Distinguished Club Program.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 04/01/11, 04/01/16, Lincoln Award for Contracting Excellence and Leadership
Timeline
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Strategic Sourcing
Blackstone
02.2024 - Current
Managing Director of Strategic Sourcing
Memorial Healthcare System
06.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Consulting Director, Supply Chain Operations
Vizient
01.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Sutter Health
04.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Sourcing Executive
Vizient
04.2016 - 04.2019
Director of Sourcing
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2011 - 04.2016
Contracting Officer
U.S. Army Contracting Command
11.2009 - 03.2011
CEO
Castro Enterprises, Inc.
12.2005 - 11.2009
Chief Procurement Officer
U.S. Marine Corps
07.1995 - 12.2005
Dual MBA - Finance, Supply Chain Management specialization
University of Maryland, University College (UMUC)
Master of Science - Procurement and Contract Management
University of Maryland, University College (UMUC)
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland, College Park