How O2S Methodology Aligns with Burlington's Requirements
$250M+ Spend Management • Strategic Vendor Negotiations • Cross-Functional Leadership
Demonstrating proven procurement expertise through systematic vendor selection and category management
Burlington Requirement
Lead category management strategies for $250M+ spend
Create company-wide category strategies, drive savings plans, execute spend analytics across designated categories
Create company-wide category strategies, drive savings plans, execute spend analytics across designated categories
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O2S Proven Capability
Strategic Requirements Analysis + Market Intelligence
12 years developing procurement strategies, managing vendor ecosystems, and optimizing technology spend for SME clients
12 years developing procurement strategies, managing vendor ecosystems, and optimizing technology spend for SME clients
Demonstrated Results:
• 25-40% average cost savings achieved
• 300+ pre-vetted vendor relationships
• 6-9 month cycle time reductions
Burlington Requirement
Lead high-stakes, complex vendor negotiations
Manage vendor selection, negotiate with large tech companies, develop risk mitigation plans for critical suppliers
Manage vendor selection, negotiate with large tech companies, develop risk mitigation plans for critical suppliers
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O2S Proven Capability
Data-Driven Evaluation + Strategic Negotiation
Fortune 500-level vendor evaluation frameworks, multi-criteria decision analysis, contract optimization strategies
Fortune 500-level vendor evaluation frameworks, multi-criteria decision analysis, contract optimization strategies
Core Competencies:
• Vendor financial stability assessment
• Risk mitigation framework development
• Contract negotiation optimization
Burlington Requirement
Cross-functional leadership with VPs/SVPs
Partner with senior leadership on strategic imperatives, set procurement priorities, ensure operational needs are met
Partner with senior leadership on strategic imperatives, set procurement priorities, ensure operational needs are met
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O2S Proven Capability
C-Suite Advisory + Strategic Partnership
12 years providing fractional leadership to business owners, aligning technology decisions with strategic objectives
12 years providing fractional leadership to business owners, aligning technology decisions with strategic objectives
Leadership Experience:
• C-suite advisor to 100+ companies
• Cross-functional team coordination
• Strategic alignment expertise
Core Competencies Already in Place
12+
Years Sourcing Experience
Proven track record in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and procurement optimization
300+
Vendor Relationships
Extensive ecosystem of pre-vetted technology partners across all major categories
40%
Average Savings
Quantifiable results in cost optimization through strategic vendor selection
Scaling from SME to Enterprise: What I Bring vs. What I'm Ready to Learn
Methodology ✓
Already using Fortune 500-level frameworks, just need to scale process to $250M+ categories
Vendor Relationships ✓
Established relationships with major tech vendors, ready to leverage at enterprise scale
Retail Category Knowledge
Will rapidly develop retail-specific procurement expertise while applying proven methodologies
Team Leadership Scale
Experience managing small teams, ready to scale leadership capabilities for larger procurement operations