Regina Council
Fairfax
Summary
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader with 16+ years of global experience in category management, contract negotiation, supplier performance, and procurement transformation. Proven success delivering $100M+ in savings and cost avoidance across HR, IT, Finance, Legal, Consulting, and Engineering categories. Recognized as a trusted advisor to executives, with expertise in leading TSA exits, strengthening supplier performance, embedding governance and compliance frameworks, and launching supplier diversity programs. Adept at balancing cost, risk, and innovation to create sustainable value in both corporate and consulting environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Consultant
Amentum
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Directed global IT and engineering procurement during a TSA exit, executing sourcing strategies that achieved $3M in cost savings while ensuring 100% service continuity.
- Negotiated and consolidated supplier contracts (Bentley, Trimble), optimizing licensing structures to reduce costs and improve compliance.
- Developed sourcing playbooks aligned with federal procurement regulations and corporate governance, strengthening accountability and audit readiness.
- Partnered with IT and engineering leaders across global regions to align budgets, risk management, and operational requirements with sourcing strategies.
Global Category Manager
Amazon
Arlington
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Led procurement and category management strategies across healthcare, finance, and professional services, delivering $14M in annual savings and $6M EBITDA improvements.
- Executed RFPs, supplier negotiations, and consolidations across NA, EMEA, and APAC, achieving $21M in cost avoidance and standardizing sourcing practices globally.
- Transformed sourcing governance by deploying RACI frameworks that reduced decision-making time by 30% and improved compliance.
- Partnered with senior stakeholders to elevate procurement as a strategic advisor, aligning sourcing with risk, growth, and compliance goals.
Global Indirect Category Manager
Solvay
Princeton
02.2018 - 07.2023
- Managed global indirect procurement (HR, Legal, Consulting, Contingent Workforce), securing €7M in annual EBITDA savings and €90M in cost avoidance.
- Optimized MSP vendor program and renegotiated payment terms, improving workforce flexibility and increasing cash flow.
- Launched Solvay’s first Supplier Diversity Program, embedding DEI principles into sourcing strategies and expanding qualified supplier pools.
- Negotiated supplier contracts across U.S., Europe, and Asia to balance cost, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance.
Procurement Consultant & Principal
RIC Procurement Consultants
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Supported sourcing strategies, RFPs, and supplier engagement for mid-sized businesses.
Global Sourcing Manager
DuPont
Wilmington
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Oversaw $1.3B in Professional Services spend, achieving $22M in savings through supplier consolidation and contract renegotiations.
- Built category playbooks and led a global team of buyers, embedding standardized sourcing strategies and improving procurement efficiency.
Senior Procurement Operations Manager
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
08.2009 - 06.2015
- Directed procurement operations for a 520-bed hospital and 70 satellite facilities, managing over 240K annual purchase orders.
- Negotiated contracts exceeding $10M, ensuring competitive pricing, supplier compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Established supplier diversity program aligned with clinical and financial goals, expanding partnerships with diverse suppliers.
Front Office Manager
Sheraton Hotel
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Managed operations, staff, and budgets, increasing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Assistant General Manager
Marriott Residence Inn
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Directed operations, negotiated contracts, and reduced operating costs by 48%.
Director of Purchasing / Purchasing Manager
Philadelphia Convention Center Marriott
01.2000 - 12.2004
- Directed all purchasing operations for 1,400-room hotel, negotiated cost-effective contracts, and launched supplier diversity program.
Education
Master of Science - Operations Analysis
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership
- Global Category Management (Indirects & IT)
- Procurement Transformation & TSA Exit Programs
- Contract Lifecycle Management (MSAs, SOWs, SaaS Licensing)
- Supplier Evaluation, Selection & Negotiation
- RFP/RFI Development & Execution
- Supplier Consolidation & Cost Optimization
- Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Alignment
- Risk Mitigation & Compliance Frameworks
- Supplier Diversity & ESG Integration
Websites
Certification
AI in Procurement & Machine Learning Certificate, Amazon, 08/01/24
Earlier Roles
- RIC Procurement Consultants, Procurement Consultant & Principal, 01/01/16, 12/31/18, Supported sourcing strategies, RFPs, and supplier engagement for mid-sized businesses.
- Sheraton Hotel, Front Office Manager, 01/01/07, 12/31/08, Managed operations, staff, and budgets, increasing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Marriott Residence Inn, Assistant General Manager, 01/01/06, 12/31/07, Directed operations, negotiated contracts, and reduced operating costs by 48%.
- Philadelphia Convention Center Marriott, Director of Purchasing / Purchasing Manager, 01/01/00, 12/31/04, Directed all purchasing operations for 1,400-room hotel, negotiated cost-effective contracts, and launched supplier diversity program.
Timeline
Procurement Consultant
Amentum
01.2025 - 09.2025
Global Category Manager
Amazon
07.2023 - 10.2024
Global Indirect Category Manager
Solvay
02.2018 - 07.2023
Procurement Consultant & Principal
RIC Procurement Consultants
01.2016 - 12.2018
Global Sourcing Manager
DuPont
06.2015 - 04.2016
Senior Procurement Operations Manager
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
08.2009 - 06.2015
Front Office Manager
Sheraton Hotel
01.2007 - 12.2008
Assistant General Manager
Marriott Residence Inn
01.2006 - 12.2007
Director of Purchasing / Purchasing Manager
Philadelphia Convention Center Marriott
01.2000 - 12.2004
Master of Science - Operations Analysis
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
Indiana University of Pennsylvania