Negotiated favorable contracts with over 50 key suppliers, including software, hardware, and service providers, achieving cost savings of $1M+ annually while ensuring flexibility and scalability to meet Adobe's evolving needs.
Led cross-functional teams in evaluation and selection of suppliers, leveraging Adobe's collaborative culture to ensure stakeholder buy-in and optimize decisions.
Managed supplier relationships, conducting quarterly reviews to assess performance, address issues, and explore opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
Collaborated closely with Adobe's legal team to ensure all contracts complied with corporate policies and legal requirements, mitigating risks and protecting Adobe's interests.
Facilitated training sessions, enhancing skills in negotiation, analytics, and strategic sourcing.
Purchasing Manager
Hilton Worldwide
01.2019 - 05.2021
Established robust relationships with suppliers to negotiate contracts, ensuring Hilton's requirements for quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of goods and services were met.
Maintained and updated database of active local contracts and monitored all aspects of purchasing, including contracts, leases, purchase orders, and nominations.
Ensured strict compliance with Hilton's Purchasing Manual, upholding quality procedures and standards across purchasing activities.
Collaborated with Finance Manager and Director to draft and manage annual budget, maintaining detailed records of commitments and expenditures.
Prepared month-end accounts reports with precision and timeliness, providing critical financial insights to hotel management, supporting informed decision-making.
Customer Support Representative
Azazie
05.2017 - 01.2019
Supported customer issues and marketing agenda through Zendesk.
Maintained order information through CMS, CRM, and ERP and communicated time-sensitive information to team in China.