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From Strategy to Execution: Our Work Samples

Food & Beverage (CPG) - Fortune 500

Food & Beverage (CPG) - Fortune 500

Food & Beverage (CPG) - Fortune 500

  • Procurement Transformation: Defined roles and operational structure for a newly established Procurement Operations department at a $26B global food manufacturer, identifying and eliminating causes of systemic out-of-stock issues; created executive-level KPIs for measurable improvement tracking.
      
  • Logistics Savings: Determined magnitude and process for reconciling and preventing approximately $8M/yr. customer facilitated logistics deductions during 3-month project at $5.2B global food and beverage company.

Aerospace & Defense

Food & Beverage (CPG) - Fortune 500

Food & Beverage (CPG) - Fortune 500

  • Lean Inventory Optimization: Reduced inventory by $4.1M at a Fortune 10 aerospace company using EOQ, scale economics, and JIT principles.
     
  • Operational Efficiency: Improved aerospace part transfer speed by 500%, reducing manpower 66% through macro-driven process automation.


  • Fleet Management & Purchasing Director: Full responsibility for purchase, storage, and distribution of supplies needed for 25,000 guards worldwide. 

Skincare & Nutritional Supplements

Food & Beverage (CPG) - Fortune 500

Skincare & Nutritional Supplements

  • Product Rebranding & Go-to-Market: Successfully rebranded ~1,500 SKUs (design to shelf) in 12 months for a $60B CPG company. 


  • Regulatory Lead:  Managed compliance and renewal processes across multiple agencies, including CCOF, Department of Health, Department of Building and Safety; HTS code assignments, FDA and legal label reviews, and led NPN registration and importation procedures with Health Canada. 

Private Equity / M&A

Technology & Systems Implementation

Skincare & Nutritional Supplements

  • Post-Carve-Out Procurement Execution: Led RFPs and vendor onboarding for 20+ service categories under Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) after a Fortune 500 carve-out. Categories included HR systems, travel, credit cards, benefits, lease management — completed in under 6 months. 


  • Post-Merger Cost Optimization: Led management of post-merger integration cost savings initiatives for two leading vitamin manufacturer acquisitions by a private equity firm with $55B AUM. Prioritized and validated 177 projects, resulting in $18M in annual savings through ingredient reformulations, insource/outsource realignments, and strategic contract structuring. 


  • Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) Integrations: Identified opportunities and onboarded newly acquired companies into GPO-managed contracts, optimizing supplier terms, and driving measurable cost savings across the portfolio. 

New Product Launches

Technology & Systems Implementation

Technology & Systems Implementation

  • End-to-End Supply Chain: Led on-time launch of a 100% vegan, cruelty-free, international clean hair care line at Sephora - onboarding manufacturers, freight, import, and 3PL partners - during global shut-down.


  • Leadership & Support: Supported supply chain activities for launch of a cold brew tea brand backed by an Academy Award and Golden Globe–winning actor; Managed first production and launch of a natural electrolyte beverage developed with a Golden Globe–nominated actress in film & TV. 


  • Regulatory Approvals & Renewals: Managed Non-GMO Project, Kosher certification, California Proposition 65 (Prop 65), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements to support successful product launches. 

Technology & Systems Implementation

Technology & Systems Implementation

Technology & Systems Implementation

  • SAP Rollout: Managed vendor onboarding and purchasing functionality for nationwide SAP implementation - over 1,000 SKUs across 3 national warehouses and 5 business units.

  

  • P2P RFP: Head of Procurement at leading proprietary trading firm specializing in derivatives, advanced trading technology, and real-time risk management tools. Orchestrated development & execution of Procure-to-Pay RFP with 100 requirements, including punch-out catalog. 


  • ERP Implementation: Led part # creation, BOM development, and master data setup for system go-live for hundreds of skus and kits at Grammy nominated singer’s award winning, high volume, make-up line. 

Automotive

Food & Beverage (CPG) - Privately Held

Energy Generation & Distribution

  • Policy Creation:  Developed and implemented an ISO 9000 compliant quality management policy at a Tier 1 automotive supplier, aligning cross-functional operations with international standards and achieving certification on the first audit attempt. 


  • Process Optimization: Developed and implemented a consignment inventory process for automotive parts with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, improving working capital efficiency, enhancing just-in-time delivery performance, and increasing demand & supply planning metrics. 


Energy Generation & Distribution

Food & Beverage (CPG) - Privately Held

Energy Generation & Distribution

  • Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization:  Identified cost-saving opportunities, led RFP processes, developed rate cards, and built strategic category plans—achieving a $3M annual reduction in Legal Services and Business Consulting spend at largest energy utility company in the United States, primarily focused on electricity transmission and distribution through nuclear, wind, and solar generation.


  • Deal-Making: Negotiated clean room contract enabling pre-close integration for a $52B energy sector merger which supported successful regulatory approval. Received personal financial award for negotiation savings. 


Food & Beverage (CPG) - Privately Held

Food & Beverage (CPG) - Privately Held

Food & Beverage (CPG) - Privately Held

  • Cost Reduction & Sourcing Strategy: Delivered $1M in annual savings across a $28M packaging spend in 4-month engagement for a private-equity-led food company by consolidating needs amongst 15 divisions/companies without changing suppliers or specifications.


  • Supply Chain Scaling: Directed Global Procurement that onboarded operational infrastructure and partners for a prestige beverage brand, supporting growth from $500M to $1.5B in sales.  


  • POS Procurement Optimization: Achieved $4M in annual savings on a $20M point-of-sale budget across 100 unique skus by eliminating brokers and sourcing direct.

Sourcing Expertise Across Diverse Product Categories

INDIRECT

  • 3PL - Third-Party Logistics Providers
  • Background Screening Services
  • Business & Financial Advisory Firms
  • Contract Manufacturers (Co-Manufacturers)
  • Contingent Labor & Staffing Agencies
  • Corporate Credit Card Programs
  • Corporate Real Estate & Lease Agreements
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
  • Event Planning & Experiential Marketing Agencies
  • Expedited U.S. Passport & Visa Services
  • Facility Management & Maintenance Services
  • Fleet Operations & Vehicle Management (Ambient & Cold)
  • International & Domestic Freight Services
  • Human Resources Benefits Administration
  • IT Solutions (Software, Licensing, Managed Services)
  • Lease Management Systems
  • Legal Invoice Processing Platforms
  • Legal Rate Card Governance & Regulatory Advisory
  • Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Systems
  • Travel Booking & Management Tools
  • Travel Expense Reimbursement Systems
  • Travel Providers (Air, Hotel, Car Rental)
  • Warehouse Leasing (Ambient & Cold Storage)

DIRECT

  • Aerospace Parts & Satellite Substructures
  • Advanced & Custom Electronic Components
  • Commercial Food Ingredients (Produce, Proteins, Additives)
  • Enterprise IT Hardware (Computers, Servers, Networking Equipment)
  • Herbal Supplements & Nutraceuticals
  • Packaging Materials & Solutions
  • Point-of-Sale Technology & Systems
  • Skincare and Cosmetic Products


ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS & PLATFORMS ONBOADED & OPTIMIZED


  • NetSuite – Cloud ERP & financials
  • SAP – Enterprise resource planning and supply chain management
  • Fishbowl – Inventory management and manufacturing software
  • DEAR Systems – Cloud-based inventory and order management
  • Sage – Accounting and business management solutions
  • Coupa – Spend management and procurement platform
  • QuickBooks – Financial and accounting software
  • Shopify / Recharge– E-commerce and retail operations platform & subscriptions

Other Industries and Areas of Focus

For additional examples of industry-specific experience or project engagements not listed above, please contact us directly. 

Get in Touch

Sparta Strategies, LLC

Paradise, Nevada, United States

702.518.9550 - info@spartastrategies.com

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