Executive Overview
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY – I am a highly accomplished and dynamic procurement executive with diverse industry and global experience across supply chain with a focus on global procurement. Expert in strategic thinking, category and segment leadership, and organization restructure /optimization. Possess business acumen in defining performance metrics, standards, policies, and best practices conducive in leveraging best in class execution and productivity. A visionary leader with exceptional capabilities in strategic sourcing, innovation, problem-solving, and negotiation vital to driving scale and delivering value. My experience with procurement, operations, and business development have forged me to be highly versatile, adaptable, and successful in various supply chain roles. I have outstanding collaboration skills vital to building a healthy business relationship with stakeholders, suppliers and clients. I have broad experience and diverse skills that I can share and utilize to motivate and encourage others.
Career Timeline
- Panera BreadCurrentSep 2023–Present· 3 yrs
- Chief Procurement OfficerCurrentSep 2023–Present
- 2020–Oct 2023· 3 yrs 9 mos
- Chief Procurement Officer2020–Oct 2023
- Jul 2017–2020· 2 yrs 6 mos
- Senior Director, ProcurementJul 2017–2020
- Feb 2016–Jul 2017· 1 yr 5 mos
- Director, Global ProcurementFeb 2016–Jul 2017
- Jun 2006–Feb 2016· 9 yrs 8 mos
- Associate Director Procurement StrategyDec 2013–Feb 2016
- Regional Procurement LeadJun 2006–Nov 2013
- Feb 2001–May 2006· 5 yrs 3 mos
- Assitant Manager - Packaging & Product Development - AMET (Africa, Middle East & Turkey)Feb 2001–May 2006
Education
Diploma
Packaging Technology
Institute of Packaging South AfricaBachelor's degree
Biotechnology
Durban University of Technology