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Global Head of Contracts, Strategic Sourcing, and International Operations
BK is a Citizen, lives in Los Angeles, CA and is available with a 2-week notice.
Summary
Head of Contracts, Strategic Sourcing, and International Operations
- Operations Executive with over 25 years of experience in building and managing Global Contracts and Strategic
Sourcing Teams in support of all lines of business (e.g. IT, Engineering, Marketing, Human Resources, and Accounting /Finance) across highly regulated verticals.
- Establish scalable infrastructure to support the completion of large spend, high volume and complex agreements in a service-oriented model.
- Responsible for leading and managing all vendor negotiations.
- Experienced in leveraging and deploying technology to improve operational efficiencies – e.g., Contracts Lifecycle Management (CLM).
- Leadership: Extensive experience building and leading Contracts and Vendor Management teams including offshore/nearshore Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) operations
- Budgetary Responsibility: Annual managed spend in support of the business $350 million+
- Location: Open to work Remote, Hybrid, or 100% Onsite within the Los Angeles area. Has an active passport if travel is required.
- Sizes of staff overseen: 18 FTEs (inc. 2 Contractors) with shared oversight of a nearshore/offshore operation having 3,000+ headcount (through offshore partners).
- Education: MBA in Marketing, BBA in Information Systems
GS, based in the Los Angeles metro area, is ready to embark on full-time, consultant or fractional opportunities. Having collaborated with him for approximately 15 years, I can attest to his exceptional intellect, strategic mindset, and proactive nature. His adaptability and flexibility allow him to seamlessly transition into new roles, and he is open to relocation for the right opportunity. Whether it's a hybrid, onsite, or remote work setup, GS is ready to contribute. His active USA passport and willingness to travel further underscore his adaptability.
Team sizes at companies:
- ThoughtSpot: 22 team members
- Chewy: 12 team members
- Walmart: 55 team members
⇒ Led global talent acquisition functions for organizations ranging from tech startups to divisions of Fortune 500 companies.
⇒ Established new teams to meet the evolving needs of the business, including teams focused on executive search, DEIB recruiting, employer branding, operations/technology, and onboarding.
⇒ Implemented and led mobility programs to combat high turnover rates and provide career development opportunities for high-potential talent.
⇒ Introduced robust metrics and analytics to track KPIs, identify trends, and drive meaningful change across the organization.
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Talent Acquisition
GS, based in the Los Angeles metro area, is ready to embark on full-time, consultant or fractional opportunities. Having collaborated with him for approximately 15 years, I can attest to his exceptional intellect, strategic mindset, and proactive nature. His adaptability and flexibility allow him to seamlessly transition into new roles, and he is open to relocation for the right opportunity. Whether it's a hybrid, onsite, or remote work setup, GS is ready to contribute. His active USA passport and willingness to travel further underscore his adaptability.
Team sizes at companies:
- ThoughtSpot: 22 team members
- Chewy: 12 team members
- Walmart: 55 team members
⇒ Led global talent acquisition functions for organizations ranging from tech startups to divisions of Fortune 500 companies.
⇒ Established new teams to meet the evolving needs of the business, including teams focused on executive search, DEIB recruiting, employer branding, operations/technology, and onboarding.
⇒ Implemented and led mobility programs to combat high turnover rates and provide career development opportunities for high-potential talent.
⇒ Introduced robust metrics and analytics to track KPIs, identify trends, and drive meaningful change across the organization.
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