I am a highly motivated, and dynamic Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Manager with extensive experience in the procurement of information technology products and services. I have a strong background in the sourcing process throughout a product life-cycle delivering cost effective and value-add solutions. I can effectively communicate and lead teams across disciplines and business units while managing to multiple priorities and deadlines. My expertise has been recognized over the years with several recognition awards. Areas of expertise are throughout the entire sourcing process: Gathering requirements, analyzing spend data, performing market intelligence, developing sourcing strategies, leading teams in supplier selections thru the RF"x" process, creating negotiation plans, negotiating contracts and pricing terms, writing contracts and scopes of work, managing vendor performance and driving continuous improvement from implementation thru sustaining using supplier management tools and meetings, resolving contract conflicts, increasing utilization of preferred vendors, modeling ethical and balanced supplier management practices, incorporating sustainability practices, integrating merger companies, partnering with various business groups, peer groups, cross-disciplines, and levels of management to drive the best sourcing decisions for the company. I'm also proficient in MS Office Suite as well as common sourcing and contracting tools.