Marissa Olaleye
Frisco,TX
Summary
Strategic legal and procurement executive with over 20 years of experience delivering operational excellence, risk mitigation, and measurable cost savings across Fortune 500 companies and top national law firms. Expert in navigating complex global environments, leading global cross-functional teams, and aligning legal and procurement strategies with business goals. Deep expertise in commercial transactions, software/SaaS licensing, and indirect procurement. Recognized as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and a catalyst for innovation, efficiency, and long-term value creation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Global Category Director
Alcon
Fort Worth, TX
01.2019 - Current
- Serve as a strategic legal and procurement advisor, leading global contract negotiations and commercial transactions with a focus on technology (IT), digital health, Human Resources and Legal categories
- Provide legal oversight and risk management across complex licensing and procurement agreements, ensuring compliance with corporate governance and ethical standards
- On-track to deliver $30m+ in annual cost savings and cost avoidance through strategic sourcing, contract optimization, and vendor negotiations
- Lead and mentor a global, cross-functional team within the commercial procurement verticals, focusing on cost optimization, legal risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and business alignment
- Collaborate directly with executive leadership and internal subject matter experts to shape category strategy that aligns with global business objectives and regulatory compliance
- Manage key vendor relationships and oversee contract lifecycle, including negotiation of master service agreements, statements of work, and high-risk clauses (e.g., liability, IP ownership, termination)
- Consistently meet or exceed annual cost savings and productivity goals through the development and execution of innovative sourcing strategies
Procurement Engagement Consultant
Toyota Financial Services
Plano, TX
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Led sourcing and contracting initiatives across legal, IT, HR, marketing, and finance, aligning stakeholder goals with enterprise risk tolerance
- Negotiated SaaS/cloud and services contracts, leveraging legal acumen to ensure compliance and mitigate risk
- Spearheaded standardization of contract terms and streamlined workflows, improving contract turnaround and consistency
- Mentored vendor management staff, enhancing team capability and internal stakeholder satisfaction
Contract Manager
Children’s Health
Dallas, TX
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Negotiated and managed a range of vendor contracts across IT, HR, marketing, finance, and consulting categories
- Drafted and reviewed agreements for legal risk, focusing on IP ownership, warranties, data privacy, and liability mitigation
Sourcing Executive, Purchased Services
Vizient
Irving, TX
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Consulted with large health systems to transform purchased services strategy, identifying and executing cost-saving opportunities across 250+ spend categories
- Managed contract lifecycle from assessment to vendor negotiations, delivering measurable savings and performance improvements
- Facilitated competitive RFX processes, stakeholder engagement, and contract approval by senior leadership
Attorney – Capital Markets & Real Estate
Kilpatrick Stockton
Atlanta, GA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Drafted and negotiated commercial real estate and securitized lending agreements for corporate clients
Attorney – Real Estate & Lending
Frost Brown Todd
Cincinnati, OH
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Handled real estate transactions including acquisitions, leasing, and commercial lending
- Served as in-house counsel at The Kroger Company and Luxottica Group, supporting corporate real estate, vendor contracts, and governance
Education
J.D. -
- Publications: Missouri Environmental Law & Policy Review, Published Author
- Dean's List
Bachelor of Arts -
- Awarded College of Arts & Sciences Scholarship
Skills
- Global Team Leadership
- Contract negotiation
- Software and SaaS licensing
- Vendor management
- Global category management
- Strategic sourcing
- Risk management
- Legal compliance
- Cost optimization
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- Texas Bar License
- Ohio Bar License
- Management Accelerator Program, McKinsey & Company - 2021
- Business Strategy, McKinsey & Company - 2021
Leadership Service
Board Member, Family Advisory Board & Pediatric Oncology Council – Children’s Medical Center Dallas
Timeline
Global Category Director - Alcon
01.2019 - Current
Procurement Engagement Consultant - Toyota Financial Services
01.2016 - 01.2019
Contract Manager - Children’s Health
01.2015 - 01.2016
Sourcing Executive, Purchased Services - Vizient
01.2012 - 01.2015
Attorney – Capital Markets & Real Estate - Kilpatrick Stockton
01.2007 - 01.2008
Attorney – Real Estate & Lending - Frost Brown Todd
01.2004 - 01.2007
University of Missouri-Columbia - J.D.,
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Arts,
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