Global Procurement of IT Hardware & Software, Telecom, IT Professional Services, and R&I with main focus on:- Global Indirect Procurement- Strategic Sourcing- Vendor Management- Supplier Development- Contract Negotiation- Cost Reduction- Program Implementation- Spend management- Drive and development of process efficiencies

Deluxe Rewards provides the platform for Incentive & Loyalty programs to several Fortune 500 companies like Citi Bank, Verizon, Coca Cola and many others in order to increase customer retention.Mentored and led a team of Buyers, Associates, Interns and Dropship Coordinators. Responsible for overseeing diverse aspects of business development, Category management, account management, vendor relationships and marketing for various product categories. Accountable for inventory management and control, program planning and implementation, driving sales, pricing, merchandising, strategic partnerships, product and brand marketing.Category Management and Business Development• Responsible for managing multiple product categories including Electronics, Outdoors, DVD Movies, Sports Memorabilia, Software and Daily Deals• Negotiate contracts, agreements, pricing and terms.• Evaluate suppliers and product performance.• Attend trade shows in order to source new products, find new suppliers and keep up with new trends.• Established relationships with hundreds of new suppliers across multiple product categories; including suppliers from Asia, Europe and South America.Logistics and Operations• Lead multiple projects with Developers and Project Managers to improve and create features that helped increase website appeal and transactions. Introduction of HTML code in our copy, additional images, product placement. Created and implemented process to transmit order information with suppliers. Facilitated audit capabilities to verify accuracy of information before launching new products.• Actively communicate with warehouse, Accounting, Marketing and Operations department to improve processes.• Acted as liaison between provider and company during the implementation of new ERP solution. Identified issues and provided solutions, provided training and worked with the Operations team to implement reports and flow of information.

MoreDirect is a profitable $500M+ company focusing on technology procurement for the Fortune 2000. MoreDirect is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PC Connection (NYSE - PCCC), a $1.6 Billion+ publicly traded company located in Merrimack, NH. MoreDirect has successfully created a business model that allows customers to easily purchase technology products direct from the world’s largest wholesale distributors eliminating the extensive cost associated with maintaining warehouses and holding inventory.* Managed relationships with top PC manufacturers and suppliers like HP, IBM, DELL, CISCO, and Apple.* Executed contracts and ensured future compliance.* Worked with manufacturers and distributors to obtain low and competitive bid pricing.* Helped raise funds for different marketing events.* Worked with manufactures and suppliers to create various marketing programs applicable to MoreDirect.* In the same position I was the key marketing liaison between manufacturers/suppliers and the MoreDirect Sales Team. Responsible to organize and provide marketing documents and POS reports to manufacturers for audit compliance.* Assured that proof of performance was met. Created sales reports and coordinated creation of Marketing Development Funds invoices with the accounting department.

International Audio Visual, Inc. (IAVI) is a sixty-five million dollar company that focuses on the distribution and resale of visual technology products, specializing in LCD / DLP projectors and plasma / LCD Flat TV displays.* Negotiated contracts and prices with over 40 different vendors including Sanyo, Sony, NEC, LG, Epson, Mitsubishi, DELL and many other industry leaders.* Responsible for processing of purchase orders of Audio Visual Products and accessories* Developed Purchasing reports and forecasted stock needs. Contacted vendors to secure inventory for allocated products, issued purchase orders for stock and drop-ship orders. Ensured timely delivery and accurate cost of goods.* Involved in contracts process and managing of suppliers. Selected vendors according to company policy to obtain necessary supplies and products in a timely and cost effective manner.* Worked with different suppliers from Japan and China sourcing accessories. Through my research for new products I found and brought more than 20 new vendors and distributors to the company.* Conducted monthly reviews of inventory levels to detect overstock and items not selling as expected. Requested RMA for overstock and defective products and obtained credit from vendors once returns were processed.* Created the Consumer Electronics line and located new providers to supply these products.* Responsible for testing of b-stock products. Maintained an updated list with their cost and assigned sell prices based on hours of use and market depreciation.

TigerDirect is a 1.6 billion dollar company and subsidiary of Systemax Inc. (NYSE - SYX) that serves the needs of both personal and business computer users by selling consumer electronics, computers, digital media technology and peripherals via retail stores, catalog and Internet channels.* Served as a liaison between warehouse receiving department, shipping companies and manufacturers/distributors to resolve shipments issues related to supplier quantity, pricing discrepancies and other shipping/receiving issues.* Provided support to the accounting department with payment of invoices when a price or quantity discrepancy occurred.* Responsible for reducing inventory levels by processing overstock returns.* Requested RMA to return defective inventory back to manufacturers and followed up with warehouse to ensure that correct parts were being returned.* Sent reports to suppliers showing open purchase orders and requesting ETA.* Assisted sales agents with drop-ship orders by contacting suppliers and getting quotes on prices and inventory availability.* Provided suppliers with any needed documentation to support orders and return authorizations.* Continuously sourced new suppliers to improve capabilities, cost and overall performance