General Manager leading a world class team of procurement professionals in delivering effective category spend management, sourcing, contracts, procure to pay, and vendor risk management solutions for SCE's business enterprise supply chain (>$1B in annual spend).Key spend categories covered:- Technology (including IT managed services)- Consulting & professional services- Customer programs & services (EE/Demand Response)- Corporate Facilities & construction- Security- HR benefits - Various A&G services (marketing, legal, travel, office supply, etc)

Leading a talented team of contracts specialists, program and process improvement managers, and seasoned corporate facilities and transportation/fleet professionals in delivering customer focused services within SCE's Financial & Operational Services organization. Areas of responsibilities include: (i) contracts development & negotiations; (ii) procurement stewardship; (iii) policies & procedures; (iv) regulatory data requests; and (v) supplier qualification and management.

Responsible for collaboratively developing optimal procurement and negotiation strategies to manage high dollar value, government funded (ARRA) strategic program contracts and supply chain requirements for the Advanced Technology Organization (ATO). Drive the complete procurement process, from planning to close-out of various bleeding-edge smart grid technologies (substation automation, electric vehicle readiness, home automation devices, secure energy network, utility scale energy storage systems) to build, deploy, and sustain an efficient Smart Grid of the future. Actively involved in analysis of key cost drivers (price, product, process), supplier, market, technology profiles, rationalization, and contract optimization.Emphasis on building organizational advantage by positioning Supply Chain as a critical and important partner to internal user groups. Initiatives include (i.) Setting strategic direction, developing and executing a business plan to maximize supply chain effectiveness; (ii.) Building a relationship-based framework to ensure early Supply Chain strategic engagement, and joint procurement planning with internal business units; (iii.) Implementing a Client focused Delivery model to improve customer satisfaction and reduce costs throughout the service delivery cycle.

Teaching fundamental business and contract management concepts/principles as part of UCI's certificate program to students looking to gain a deeper appreciation of the contract management profession.