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Columbus, Ohio Area

Columbus, Ohio Area

I led the execution of sourcing projects to support business partners in multiple departments, partnering to create and implement procurement strategies and manage the vendor selection process. I analyzed and issuedREPs and RFIs, executed negotiations, contracts, and commercial agreements, and executed procure to pay processes. Accomplishments in this position include: • Assisting in the implementation of Coupa P-to-P module to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of procurement processes. • Onboarding and training supply management services interns on systems use, contract lifecycle management, contract workflow, pricing negotiation, andsupplier relationships management.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

In this role, I direct sourcing, contract development, expense reduction, and demand management initiatives for the organization's information technology business unit, including support of infrastructure, cyber security, identity access management, and enterprise architecture. I develop REPs and negotiate complex contracts, identify and escalate risk-related issues, and leverage systems to manage spending and track progress on multiple high-profile projects.While in this role, I: • Created and launched supplier process to increase visibility around margins, illuminating opportunities for vendor discussions and possible renegotiations.• Categorized vendors as strategic partners to enhance supplier value, capitalize on volume and spend, and allow swift evaluation of incumbent vendor performance to increase agility in responding to market shifts. • Leveraged strategic partnership initiative to reduce sourcing process times by 508, decreased turnaround time on materials or services ended, avoided 78-15% on hardware costs, and secured cost percentage caps. • Established processes to expand PO beyond dollar amount, leveraging the Coupa Procure-to-Pay system to track and identify issues so that invoices can be paid while new POs are generated, avoiding late fees. • Oversee the performance of a junior team member and supervise participants of the summer internship program.

Columbus, Ohio Area

While in this position, I developed, implemented, and enhanced global procurement strategies, employing systems to provide leadership, direction, and focus for direct and indirect large commodity streams. I identified risk to supply and devised mitigation strategies, tracked and managed supplier performance, expedited resolutions to issues, and negotiated complex contracts for non-standard purchases.In this role, I: • Optimized procedures supporting Global eSourcing to yield significant savings, improve visibility and product detail for suppliers and internal clients, enhance product quality, and reduce sourcing process times by 258. • Instituted Auction in partnership with key stakeholders to leverage English, Reverse, Japanese, Dutch, and Sealed Bid auctions to eliminate the need for protracted negotiation in specific situations. • Initiated programs with hotels, airlines, and other travel suppliers to reduce travel spend, and created a global platform to generate cost efficiencies in frequently used, major markets.

Columbus, Ohio Area

I partnered with stakeholders and managed systems to ensure consistent and reliable access to information, guiding and consolidating contributions and aligning work to the strategic goals of the organization. I used Emptoris to manage supplier agreements, including reviewing contracts, implementing contract standards, managing renewals, and reporting.Accomplishments in this role include: • Assembling client-specific templates and other supporting documents to advance the objectives of the business unit.• Strengthening organizational capabilities with system training for users and new clients

Columbus, Ohio Area

Columbus, Ohio Area