Led and drive strategic changes, providing tactical leadership whist delivering effective savings and reporting model for Global Hotel Resort Group, 73 resort hotels within 11 countries. By creating and implementing Global Purchasing Policy, managed to achieve brand standards globally, developed innovative sourcing models and sustainable supplier partnerships.

Within Turkey Cluster, contributed to influencing the sourcing strategies for 30 managed and franchised hotel properties. Analyzed current lack of structure and consulted on transforming the function while as a member in Business Council collaborated and added value to effective business operations. Achieved sustainable supplier partnership agreements reducing cost while improving service conditions. (Within 4 months over 180K Euro in actual savings and over 1mil Euro in projected savings). Conducted property audits in compliance with firm’s policies and developed strategic operational standards which can be adopted efficiently within the local properties. Trained and guided Cluster Property Purchasing Managers on procurement strategies and current trends in order to maintain the company’s higher global standards.

Managed indirect spend of $6 million. Provided strategic purchasing options for indirect spend with a high level of quality and at a competitive cost as well as provides considerable value by helping to manage legal and commercial risks for Central South East Europe.
As a category expert in fleet leasing management, decreased leasing cost %15-%20 in several countries
As the Diversity & Inclusiveness Procurement Champion, driving change and challanging the status quo within the countries in order to support minority owned businesses.
Evaluated supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models and benchmarking analysis. Managed the fundamentals of sourcing and supplier engagement activities including RFX, spend pattern analysis, contract analysis, bid evaluation, negotiations, and supplier consolidation.
Worked with business and finance leaders to identify and drive savings and controllership improvements, focusing on total cost of ownership. Provided guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement processes and maintain procurement ethics in accordance with firm's global policies. Prepared and hold business reviews with stakeholders to review vendor performance, future opportunities, and/or challenges.

Managed budget - $8 million for RE&FM functions in Turkey Cluster. Developed and Implemented Central Purchasing function. Achieved %40 overall savings in FM through innovative solutions. Analyzed contracts for effectiveness, identifying areas of weakness and implementing improvements to increase margins. Delivered optimal solutions from planning, due diligence, contract negotiation, ongoing monitoring, and termination. Achieved high standards while reducing cost %70 in outsourced record management services.

Acted as the project manager for the relocation project of Istanbul office (all construction and design phases for 10,500sqm)
Project budget - $6 million
Managed project from initial phase of projections of FTE growth within 10 years, property selection for correct efficiency percentages and construction phase untill move-in. Developed and implemented effective operating policies for the newly activity based workplace solutions.
Achieved successful change management process with %85 of employee satisfaction.

Handled complex administrative management responsibilities covering 13 sub-areas/87 countries for EMEIA Assurance Leader
Overall responsibility areas includes (but not limited to);
Annual budget and forecast for the Assurance Service Line
Aged receivables, headcount, WIP, revenue, direct and indirect costs, engagement/ project realization and staff utilization.
Headcount analysis and staffing reports.

Company start-up and operations management of independent record labels.
Overall Responsibilities included;
Distribution/Production & All Design Works for products
Large event planning and management (10,000 people capacity events).
Strategically consulting on finding the selling product and market it accordingly.
Team management & coordination of up to 100, including contracted personnel.