Open To Work
Tiffany Garrett
Newark,DE
Summary
Results-driven vice president of FM sourcing with a proven track record of generating $3.8 million in cost savings and enhancing supplier delivery performance. Directs comprehensive sourcing strategies while fostering strong supplier relationships to meet organizational objectives. Expertise in optimizing service delivery across various sectors and refining sourcing processes. Dedicated to continuous improvement through AI integration and nurturing future leaders in sourcing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, FM Sourcing and Procurement
Sodexo
Bethesda, Maryland
10.2025 - Current
- Directed strategic initiatives that improved service delivery across various client sectors.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to formulate operational policies and standards.
- Executed strategic plans aligned with organizational vision and goals.
- Implemented process improvements that achieved significant cost savings organization-wide.
- Established performance standards for staff, driving increased productivity levels.
Senior Director, Sourcing and Procurement
Sodexo
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for multiple clients which align with Global and US goals.
- Optimize company capability in sourcing decisions and minimize supply chain risks to Sodexo and our Clients.
- Partner with business owners to cultivate effective relationship management strategies for critical vendors, aiming to establish mutually beneficial partnerships that drive shared success.
- Key advisor to the leadership team, facilitating communication, coordinating cross-functional activities, and ensuring the account team delivers our goals and objectives.
- Lead sourcing strategy, resulting in $300K + cost savings FY24.
- Lead cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and quality in supply chain.
- Developed and implemented supplier performance metrics, improving on-time delivery by 20%.
- Developed and implemented sustainable strategies to support the client sustainability initiatives.
Director, Strategic Sourcing
JLL
01.2018 - 08.2023
- Conceptualized, organized, and implemented national/regional contracting and procurement strategies and programs to increase operational efficiency resulting in a supply base reduction of 23% and a cost savings of 12% in 2022.
- Maximized the RFP process, solution selection and negotiate to achieve desired results Controlled indirect spend of $20M+.
- Constructed account policies and procedures, playbooks, and other organizational materials with respect to national/regional sourcing resulting in a 40% reduction in unactionable sourcing request submissions.
- Pioneered a supplier relationship management program which enhanced supplier partnerships, increased communication, and decreased site complaints by 80% through quarterly business reviews.
- Partnered with Functional groups (Executive office, Finance, HR, Legal, Marketing, and Facilities) in discovery, contract negotiation, optimizing economic value, on-time delivery of product & services, cost management & reduction, supplier & partner risk mitigation, and scope of work development.
- Resolved supplier performance by defining SLAs (contractual) and ensuring proper mitigation plans were developed for lack of performance.
- Leveraged strategic sourcing solutions across JLL, building best-in-class sourcing competencies while moving the client business from a decentralized to center-led approach.
- Provided leadership and direction for strategic sourcing activities focused in support of company goals and objectives.
- Directed and managed the strategic sourcing initiative for a particular group of commodities and professional services.
- Guided strategic sourcing function, overseeing hiring, definition of resources and development of organization.
Sourcing Manager
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS
05.2010 - 10.2018
- Developed strategic sourcing initiatives to support company goals and increase efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Led competitive bidding process for vendor selection, achieving significant cost savings.
- Generated comprehensive RFPs resulting in competitive bids and faster procurement cycle.
- Implemented supplier performance scorecards, enhancing tracking and improvement of vendor performance.
- Established vendor partnerships, optimizing supply chain efficiency and enhancing product quality.
- Oversaw a team of 7 interns and temporary staff, coordinating daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Developed and implemented a nationally recognized supplier diversity program.
Education
Master of Science - Jurisprudence
Seton Hall University School of Law
Newark, NJHLS2X: Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract (Certificate) -
Harvard University (HarvardX)
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Western Governors University
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Procurement processes
- Contract Negotiation
- Indirect Sourcing
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply chain optimization
- Operational efficiency
- Risk Management
- Risk assessment
- TCO
- KPI Engineering
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team Development
- Relationship building
- Procure 2 Pay
- Integrated Facilities Management
Timeline
Vice President, FM Sourcing and Procurement
Sodexo
10.2025 - Current
Senior Director, Sourcing and Procurement
Sodexo
01.2023 - 09.2025
Director, Strategic Sourcing
JLL
01.2018 - 08.2023
Sourcing Manager
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS
05.2010 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Jurisprudence
Seton Hall University School of Law
HLS2X: Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract (Certificate) -
Harvard University (HarvardX)
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Western Governors University