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Denver, Co, Us

Santa Monica, California, Us

Data-driven global procurement executive with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement leadership, and driving enterprise-wide transformation. Expertise in developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, leveraging best practices, innovation, and data-driven insights to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Proven record of fostering strong C-suite partnerships and cultivating top-performing global teams, while building strategic supplier relationships to deliver exceptional business outcomes. Recognized for delivering impactful results through process improvements, advanced procurement solutions, and driving change in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Englewood, Colorado, Us

• Conducted comprehensive spend and supplier strategy analysis to develop and implement optimized category management strategies, achieving a 15-18% reduction in procurement costs and enhanced supplier performance.• Optimized global procurement systems by implementing multiple Ariba and Oracle procurement suites (spend visibility, SPM, sourcing, and EBS purchasing), enhancing efficiency, streamlining processes, and ensuring seamless global procurement operations across the organization.• Implemented a supplier performance management program by evaluating suppliers through rigorous KPIs, leading to improved service levels and stronger supplier partnerships.• Established strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders and top-tier suppliers, fostering collaboration and driving mutual benefits in procurement initiatives.

Brookfield, Wisc., Us

Primary responsibilities include managing enterprise wide global IT contracts, providing procurement support to internal customers and cultivating strong relationships with those customers as well as strategic suppliers.• Negotiate IT hardware, software and service contracts. Manage day-to-day purchasing support for all businesses, call centers and data centers globally.• Provide account management support and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers.• Provide contract support to global sites and ensure enterprise wide teams are a part of all major supplier agreements. Effectively communicate available opportunities to increase awareness on enterprise contracts globally.• Successfully meet and exceed individual savings goals of greater than $2.5M.• Provide direction and coaching to contracts analysts in the development of RFPs, legal terms and conditions, risk assessment and negotiation methods.• Promote business partnerships by proactively building effective relationships with internal customers as well as suppliers.• Strive to streamline contract and procurement processes and ensure standardization.• Manage spend and savings reports for senior management and board of directors.• Develop and maintain infrastructure and controls that result in continuous improvements in quality and efficiency.

Primary responsibilities include managing enterprise wide global IT contracts, providing procurement support to internal customers and cultivating strong relationships with those customers as well as strategic suppliers.• Support multiple projects in the acquisition of a full range of hardware, software, maintenance and support requirements.• Prepare Request for Proposals, Statements of Work, evaluate proposals, and prepare cost/price analysis for final supplier selection.• Monitor, track and record activity to establish procurement forecast of contracts for computer equipment and maintenance services.• Manage a high volume of requests simultaneously.• Maintain excellent relations and communications with internal customers and external suppliers.