Responsibilities

As a senior consultant, Ellis is responsible for training and leading cross-functional multi-national client teams through the Gibson 11-Gate Sourcing Process. Ellis supports data-driven decision making via data analytics and market intelligence. In addition, Ellis has led teams across various industries and categories from diagnostic phase to implementation of executive-approved solutions.

Areas of Expertise

• Global Procurement
• Best Cost Country Sourcing
• Indirects Sourcing
• Data Analytics
• Project Management
• Training & Professional Development
• Cost Savings Analysis

Key highlights

• Completed assessment of an international transportation company to include cost-saving strategies such as Best Cost Country sourcing and inventory optimization solutions
• Achieved 15%+ incumbent savings in highly engineered products for Fortune 500 client
• Negotiated and attained up to 50% savings in indirect product and service categories, including MRO, Telecommunications, Multi-Function Printers, Fleet & Rental Vehicles, Temporary Staffing, among others
• Supported implementation of multiple strategic sourcing categories across different industries
• Led client trainings on the Gibson 11-Gate process and sourcing best practices for global Fortune 500 clients

Professional background

Prior to Gibson, Ellis worked at Deloitte within its Advisory Analytics practice, supporting PMO of a data aggregation project within the financial services industry. Additionally, Ellis has worked in project management and international relations at Cambria, Redpath Consulting, and the University of Minnesota Foundation.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Business – Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota