Strategic Global Procurement & Supply Chain Leader
Resume:
Maria Pugliese
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Denver, CO
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strategic procurement and supply chain leader with 15+ years of global experience managing indirect categories, supplier governance, contract negotiations, and enterprise cost-reduction initiatives across complex, multi-site organizations. Proven success delivering measurable savings, improving supplier performance, ensuring compliance, and leading cross-functional sourcing strategies aligned to total delivered cost and working capital optimization. Recognized as a data-driven negotiator, collaborative change agent, and trusted partner within matrixed global environments.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Global Indirect Category Management (MRO, Logistics, Facilities, Services, CAPEX Support)
Strategic Sourcing, RFx Leadership & Contract Negotiation
Supplier Performance Management, Governance & Scorecards
Cost Reduction, Value Engineering & Sole-Source Elimination
Market Intelligence, Pricing Trends & Supply Continuity Planning
Compliance, Risk Mitigation & Policy Governance
Cross-Functional Leadership in Matrix Organizations
Advanced Analytics, KPI Reporting & Continuous Improvement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Smash Glass & Vape — Denver, CO
Warehouse Operations Manager 2019–Present
Lead logistics, inventory control, fulfillment operations, and supplier coordination within a high-volume distribution environment.
Reduced operational costs by 15% through process optimization, safety improvements, and vendor performance alignment.
Partner with Finance and Operations to enhance working capital efficiency, KPI visibility, and inventory accuracy.
Manage vendor relationships supporting logistics, facilities, and operational services aligned to indirect category performance and service continuity.
Account Manager 2021–Present
Oversee 50+ customer and supplier relationships, increasing repeat business by 30% and reducing churn by 20%.
Resolve billing discrepancies, pricing alignment issues, and contract execution challenges to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver service improvements and identify revenue growth and cost-savings opportunities.
MSI Global Talent Mobility — Greenwood Village, CO
Relocation Manager 2017–2018
Managed global vendor services, logistics sourcing, and budgeting to ensure service quality, compliance, and cost control.
Streamlined billing and supplier payment workflows, improving financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Relocation Insurance Group — Upper Montclair, NJ
Account Manager 2015–2017
Supported a 5,000+ partner supplier network, improving onboarding, engagement, and analytics reporting.
Delivered operational insights that strengthened supplier performance and program outcomes.
Graebel Companies, Inc. — Aurora, CO
Global Vendor Manager 2004–2014
Directed an international supplier network across 153 countries, overseeing sourcing strategy, supplier selection, pricing governance, and contract compliance.
Negotiated global supplier agreements that reduced service costs while improving SLA performance and quality.
Implemented supplier scorecards, performance reviews, and corrective action programs to strengthen accountability and service delivery.
Led procurement and operations training for 300+ employees, standardizing governance, compliance, and best practices globally.
Senior Relocation Consultant 2000–2004
Provided subject-matter expertise for complex global relocations and supported operational excellence initiatives.
The Kentwood Company — Greenwood Village, CO
Relocation Coordinator 2000–2004
Coordinated relocation services and partner relationships while standardizing service delivery practices across agents and vendors.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree — Business or related field
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Relocation Professional (CRP)
Certified Corporate Housing Professional (CCHP)
Colorado License — Property, Casualty, Health & Life Insurance
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