KATIE O'DONNELL
Seattle,WA
Summary
Results-driven Senior Sourcing Manager with 15+ years of experience in global procurement, supply chain management, contract management and vendor negotiations. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems, and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sourcing Manager
Panera Bread
St. Louis, MO
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Supported the Panera Development Organization in sourcing, forecasting, logistics planning, product development and contract management activities to optimize cost savings and enable rapid growth goals
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of multiple purchasing strategies aligned with corporate goals, resulting in an average of 20% reduction in costs year over year
- Established and maintained robust supplier relationships, ensuring 100% uninterrupted supply of FF&E from 50+ suppliers and 300+ SKUs
- Proactively managed vendor service level agreements through unprecedented supply chain challenges through proactive risk management and due diligence
- Led multiple programs involving cross functional engagement with legal, finance, IT and operations departments
Sourcing Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
Seattle, WA
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Executed strategic sourcing strategies, ensuring supply assurance, managing supplier relationships, driving productivity projects, and supporting innovation launches within the Bakery category
- Utilized data analytics to track sourcing KPIs, enhancing decision-making and strategic planning
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify new sourcing opportunities, increasing supplier diversity and inclusion
- Negotiated and executed strategic sourcing contracts to ensure volume discounts and shared incentives for the company and its suppliers
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure compliance with product quality standards, supplier social responsibility and executed contract terms
- Developed and launched new products in collaboration with product development, testing, legal, brand, operations and finance teams
- Managed multiple bakery suppliers with an annual cumulative spend of $300M
- Developed and implemented sourcing strategies that reduced costs by 15% while maintaining product quality, Achieved enterprise savings over $3M annually
Senior Sourcing & Product Manager
MOD Pizza
Bellevue, WA
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Responsible for strategic sourcing and vendor management to successfully launch MOD into the next phase of aggressive growth in areas of furniture, fixtures, finishes, lighting, signage and custom artwork
- Created and implemented new process improvements in supplier selection, product development, safety and quality testing standards, change management and vendor management
- Created a supplier performance reporting process and cost savings tracking system, resulting in 100% supplier and stakeholder engagement and tracked over 20% savings year over year across multiple categories
- Collaborated cross functionally with development, IT, operations, construction, legal and purchasing teams as an integral part of an unprecedented store growth initiative resulting in growth of 50 to 350 locations within three years
Sourcing Manager II
Starbucks Coffee Company
Seattle, WA
04.2000 - 05.2015
- During my 15-year tenure at Starbucks Coffee Company, I evolved through various roles
- I initially served as Project Specialist and ultimately as a Sourcing Manager II where my responsibilities included high-level negotiations, development of long-term sourcing strategies, and playing a key role in guiding the company through complex procurement projects
- Managed end-to-end projects and high-profile global initiatives across multiple categories: Exterior Signage, Lighting, Millwork, Furniture, Finishes, and Fixtures
- Executed ongoing new supplier and product research, launched multiple RFQs, managed supplier onboarding, negotiated contracts and performed regular key business reviews
- Analyzed market trends and supplier capabilities to inform purchasing decisions and risk management strategies
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure compliance with product quality standards, supplier social responsibility and executed contract terms
- Collaborated virtually and in-person with global partners and suppliers to support strategic sourcing optimization across the organization; periodically visiting international field offices and supplier manufacturing facilities
- Engaged with internal functional partners in legal, risk management, operations, IT and finance to ensure alignment with partners and stakeholders
- Realized enterprise cost savings consistently of over $1M per year in the US business
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Oregon
Eugene, ORSkills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Data Analysis
- Risk Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Contract Management and Negotiation
- Project Management
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Strategic Sourcing
- Creative Production Management
- SAP Ariba
- Procurement software
- Asana
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle Data Management Software
- Smartsheet
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Elementary
Gender Pronouns
she/her
Timeline
Senior Sourcing Manager
Panera Bread
07.2021 - 12.2024
Sourcing Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
06.2018 - 07.2021
Senior Sourcing & Product Manager
MOD Pizza
05.2015 - 06.2018
Sourcing Manager II
Starbucks Coffee Company
04.2000 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Oregon
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