Strategic Sourcing & Procurement | Marketing Operations | Business Leadership
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement | Marketing Operations | Business Leadership
Experienced business leader with a background spanning strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, marketing operations, and commercial leadership. Proven experience developing supplier strategies, managing complex business relationships, negotiating agreements, and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple business functions.
Career experience includes Rentokil Terminix, ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, ODEN, and Lunar Playground.
$6 Million+ in Annual Savings
Delivered significant procurement savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and category management initiatives.
200+ Contracts Annually
Managed a substantial portfolio of supplier agreements, supporting procurement operations and commercial requirements.
75+ Business Stakeholders
Collaborated with stakeholders across the United States, Canada, and Europe to align sourcing strategies with organizational objectives.
Senior Category Manager
Strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, and stakeholder engagement across indirect procurement categories.
Associate Director, Marketing Operations
Marketing operations leadership, agency relationships, and cross-functional business support.
Marketing and Agency Leadership
Brand strategy, marketing operations, and client relationship management, including work supporting major national brands.
Independent Consultant / President
Marketing strategy, business consulting, and commercial leadership.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) — University of Memphis
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) — University of Memphis
Interested in connecting about strategic sourcing, procurement leadership, marketing operations, or business opportunities? Please connect through LinkedIn.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscarkeet