Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing, American Tire Distributors
Q is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience specializing in Strategic Sourcing, Program, Process, and Change Management. As a Strategic Sourcing expert, she has successfully led high-performing teams and implemented innovative sourcing strategies and category management that have resulted in substantial cost savings, exceeding multimillion-dollar benchmarks. Her leadership extends beyond traditional boundaries, emphasizing not just cost savings but also fostering robust Business Partner and Supplier partnerships. Through strategic engagement, she has cultivated collaborative relationships that transcend transactional interactions, ensuring sustainable value creation. The hallmark of her career lies in transforming and modernizing sourcing processes, delivering not only financial benefits but also fortifying the foundations of long-term partnerships.
Driven by a passion to innovate, Q is deeply committed to advancing the Sourcing process and operations by working to integrate technology such as AI and automation, to fortify the Sourcing team's skills and outcomes. She believes in leveraging cutting-edge technology to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and drive strategic decision-making. Q has spearheaded business transformation initiatives, consistently delivering significant savings, mitigating risks, and enhancing overall operational quality and consistency. She is passionate about tackling challenges, driving positive change, and consistently delivering exceptional value through strategic sourcing leadership and meaningful business partnerships.
