Mathis Fontaine

- Lead end-to-end indirect procurement across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and St. Barth, managing multi category spend (IT, logistics, facilities, marketing). - Spearheaded competitive RFQs/RFPs, delivering cost savings through supplier consolidation and contract renegotiation. - Own and manage Supplier & Vendor Management operations within Ivalua, ensuring compliance, contract visibility, and supplier performance tracking - Designed and delivered training sessions for internal and external stakeholders

- Managed global sourcing initiatives across EMEA, APAC, China, and the Middle East. - Led international RFPs for visual merchandising materials supporting flagship retail launches. - Negotiated supplier contracts generating $300K+ in cost reductions. - Consolidated supplier base, improving cost efficiency and delivery timelines. - Coordinated cross-functional teams (Marketing, Logistics, Retail) to ensure on-time store activations.

- Manage purchasing performance tools (Appro+, SAVE, SAP, etc.) - Supported regional project procurement for water treatment and subcontracting categories. - Conducted supplier audits and negotiated master agreements. - Contributed to RFA implementation generating $1M+ in savings. - Managed competitive bidding processes and vendor evaluation. - Set up a master contract with a supplier for water purification systems (carry out a supplier audit, visit the factory, draw up the contract, set up an RFA syst