Lisa Spratt
Downers Grove,IL
Summary
Results-driven Category Manager with proven skills in project management, data analytics, team building, stakeholder relations and negotiations. Proactive leader with great collaboration skills. Systematic approach in building strong supplier relationships and forward-thinking strategies. Attentive to dynamics of different markets and trends affecting stakeholders.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager – Purchased Services and Supplier Diversity
Brunswick Corporation
Mettawa, Illinois
01.2011 - Current
- Led strategies for HR, Marketing/Sales, Print, and Purchased Services with annualized spend of $78M resulting in $1.5M savings.
- Recast and updated Indirect Sourcing categories, strategies, and processes for enterprise-wide application.
- Pioneered the integration of Marketing & Advertising management with Strategic Sourcing functions.
- Streamlined operations through the introduction of cross-functional strategies to maximize a $40M budget allocated towards advertising/media agreements, social media presence, digital platforms, and eCommerce initiatives at both the divisional and enterprise levels.
- Initiated the pioneering collaboration between Corporate HR and Strategic Sourcing, commencing with a relocation category event valued at $4M, followed by a comprehensive transformation of contingent labor category to Managed Service Provider worth $26M and lastly brokering non-US compensation and benefits.
- Delivered back-to-back HR savings of $750K, $3.1M and $1M+.
- Achieved $635K in savings by optimizing multi-functional devices and implementing secure print solutions across the enterprise.
- Maximized productivity and minimized costs by partnering with suppliers to launch shared innovative strategies, disrupting current state.
- Expanded partnership with Sales and GSA to support Small Business Spending Goals for Mercury Marine, achieving a Supplier Diversity spend of 7% and Life Fitness (63%).
MRO/Indirect Commodities Manager
Life Fitness, a Division of Brunswick Corporation
Franklin Park, Illinois
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Established and managed MRO/Indirect Department by formulating spend strategies, addressing technological gaps, and implementing cost reduction initiatives throughout all facilities and functions.
- Analyzed spending trends of $40M across 1,500 suppliers using manual budgetary and Accounts Payable data.
- Generated $1.5M savings annually by strategically partnering with suppliers to meet objectives of quality, price, and service
- Streamlined and consolidated supplier base, resulting in 51 suppliers eliminated within one year.
- Transformed packaging development, quality testing, and build procedures for treadmill and elliptical product lines.
- Improved cross-functional development and selection processes organization-wide
- Achieved a 6% cost reduction
- Partnered with Brunswick Indirect Sourcing team to ensure Life Fitness compliance with company-wide contracts
- Managed tactical MRO buying function
- Promoted Indirect spend management best practices through creation and enforcement of sourcing guidelines, strict savings definitions, policies, and procedures.
- Created and implemented Life Fitness’ inaugural Supplier Diversity program using automation methods.
- Implemented across Brunswick Corporation divisions.
Director of Marketing, Midwest Region
Resources Global Professionals
Downers Grove, Illinois
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Successfully managed regional and global marketing initiatives. Developed and implemented marketing programs for five (5) service lines
- Developed turnkey Supply Chain Management marketing program with quarterly seminar series.
- Facilitated collaborative discussions and knowledge sharing among professionals in the field of Global Marketing Services Procurement through hosting quarterly forums.
- Developed a comprehensive Fortune 500 business development plan, leveraging industry speaking engagements, regional/international trade shows, digital advertising and direct mail campaigns, print on demand services, and event sponsorships.
Senior Purchasing Manager, Marketing Services Category
Kraft Foods, Inc.
Glenview, Illinois
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Managed Kraft’s POS, coupon, sampling/event and print categories totaling $30-65M annually.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance contracts, productivity, and continuous improvement.
- Delivered $15M cost savings.
- Led the “One Procurement” cross-functional team to benchmark procurement processes across the $1B Marketing Services organization.
- Managed six North American categories totaling over $45M annually (auto/truck leasing, fleet graphics, furniture, print, labels and office supplies.) Delivered $2M in cost savings with an additional $1M in pipeline savings.
- Successfully resolved customer contractual disputes related to sourcing and procurement of construction contracts and capital equipment. Delivered over $1.2 million in cost reduction and identified $400K in pipeline savings
- Led a five-year, $10M HVAC renovation project and a $36M building and demolition project
- Implement a new customized purchasing system for the Technology division.
- Recognized by stakeholders with an award for exceptional performance in HVAC contract negotiation and project management. Another for successfully implementing the R&D procurement system.
- Spearheaded training sessions for two interns, covering bid process, contract negotiations, customer strategy sessions, and supplier dispute resolution.
- Certified in Supplier Optimization I and II training, developed with Michigan State for Kraft Sourcing.
Regional Marketing Director
The Trane Company
Hillside, Illinois
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Developed and implemented marketing and advertising strategies for four sales divisions.
- Created and implemented marketing and promotional campaigns, measuring results against objectives.
- Mobilized and coordinated a nationwide network of marketing coordinators to enhance effectiveness of regional programming.
- Supervised: training/special events coordinator, suppliers, design firms, photographers and freelance artists.
Marketing Services Assistant Manager
The Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association
Chicago, Illinois
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Managed Not-for-Profit marketing campaigns for the academic product market. Responsible for budget establishment, advertising generation, and development of promotional materials such as newsletters, direct mail pieces, and success measurement systems.
- Supervised design coordinators, public relations departments, graphic design firms, photographers, and freelance artists.
Promotions Coordinator
Autotype USA
Schaumburg, Illinois
01.1987 - 01.1990
- Managed corporate marketing programs for two North American sales divisions, overseeing advertisements/public relations, new product launches, trade shows, incentive/promotional programs, regional sales budgets and competitive program tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree Communications Media -
St. Norbert College
Skills
- Project Management
- Data Analytics
- Cost-Reduction Strategies
- Performance Metrics
- Process Development
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Risk Mitigation
Timeline
Category Manager – Purchased Services and Supplier Diversity
Brunswick Corporation
01.2011 - Current
MRO/Indirect Commodities Manager
Life Fitness, a Division of Brunswick Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2011
Director of Marketing, Midwest Region
Resources Global Professionals
01.2004 - 01.2006
Senior Purchasing Manager, Marketing Services Category
Kraft Foods, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2004
Regional Marketing Director
The Trane Company
01.1991 - 01.1995
Marketing Services Assistant Manager
The Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association
01.1990 - 01.1991
Promotions Coordinator
Autotype USA
01.1987 - 01.1990
Bachelor of Arts Degree Communications Media -
St. Norbert College
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