Tyler Kirwan
Strategic business and operations leader with 14+ years architecting and scaling operational systems for complex, technology-driven initiatives.
Experience
Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager
Mountain View, CA | Dec 2021 – Present
- •Directed a $500M+ portfolio of strategic programs, building the operational infrastructure to connect high-level strategy with day-to-day execution for key technology launches.
- •Engineered an automated risk intake and assessment workflow using Gemini AI and Google AppScript, which reduced manual data entry by 80%.
- •Owned the operating plan for the AI Sourcing program; defined and tracked KPIs for operational efficiency and risk mitigation, achieving $35M in annual cost optimization while ensuring enterprise-wide compliance.
- •Created and delivered a Gemini and NotebookLM training program for the Global Sourcing organization, enabling the team to leverage AI for strategic analysis and automate operational tasks.
Sr. Sourcing Manager
San Diego, CA | Dec 2020 – Dec 2021
- •Directed the end-to-end operational lifecycle for professional services vendors in a regulated biopharma environment, establishing frameworks for risk assessment across IT, HR, and manufacturing.
- •Led the cross-functional implementation of the Coupa P2P platform, streamlining operational workflows and reducing procurement cycle times by 25%.
- •Managed complex contract negotiations and defined service-level agreements (SLAs) that incorporated key risk and compliance metrics, resulting in $5.2M in cost savings.
Global Sourcing Manager
Carlsbad, CA | Dec 2017 – Dec 2020
- •Developed and executed global programs for sourcing and vendor management, building a centralized system for partner compliance that drove $15M+ in cost savings through strategic alignment.
- •Led the enterprise-wide implementation of the Coupa Procure-to-Pay platform, a major initiative that improved operational efficiency and established a scalable system for managing engineering services.
Global Supply Manager
Sparks, NV | Oct 2016 – Dec 2017
- •Functioned as a key program lead between Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers on large-scale operational projects supporting the rapid scaling of Model 3 production.
- •Spearheaded strategic sourcing for the initial construction and operational infrastructure of the Gigafactory, establishing the critical supplier partnerships required to scale production from the ground up in a hyper-growth environment.
- •Negotiated agreements that resulted in over $15M in cost savings across key indirect categories, ensuring operational continuity during a period of rapid scaling.
Senior Contract Administrator
Boston, MA | Jun 2013 – Oct 2016
- •Managed complex government contracts for large-scale international engineering projects, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
- •Led contract negotiations and performed comprehensive risk assessments within diverse international operating environments, partnering closely with cross functional teams.
Skills & Certifications
Business Operations
- ✓Strategic Sourcing
- ✓Cross-Functional Program Execution
- ✓Strategic Planning & OKR Management
- ✓Scalable Systems & Process Design
AI & Automation
- ✓AI-Driven Automation (Gemini, NotebookLM)
- ✓Google AppScript
- ✓Data-Driven Operational Systems
- ✓Technical Infrastructure Program Mgmt
Procurement & Supply Chain
- ✓Contract Negotiation & SLAs
- ✓Vendor Management
- ✓Risk Assessment & Compliance
- ✓Cost Optimization & Analysis
Education
University of Massachusetts-Boston
B.S., Business Administration and Finance
2010