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Toms River, Nj, Us

New York , Ny, Us

Delivering client procurement services, driving the operational procurement process in accordance with client-specific operating guidelines. Deliverables include assisting client stakeholders with RFx, contracts, spend analysis, supplier business reviews, costing surveys, pricing updates, market intelligence, category management, project management, presentation materials including slides, data, and documentation. Task oriented and performance driven results.

South Plainfield, New Jersey, Us

Provide sourcing and procurement support for critical R&D projects for this generic pharmaceutical manufacturer. Research and identify qualified suppliers for MRO, laboratory, engineering services, and other key areas. Ensure optimal pricing through contract negotiations with vendors. Report to the Senior Director of Supply Chain.Expanded vendor base and implemented competitive purchasing strategies, which reduced costs and strengthened the supplier network. Improved the company’s sourcing capabilities through analytical research. Provided recommendations for supply-base consolidation and risk mitigation.

Holmdel, New Jersey, Us

Hired by this major telecommunications company to support end users following a recent implementation of Oracle Fusion. Assisted Purchasing Champions located at multiple global sites in creating requisitions, understanding the procurement process, resolving errors, meeting department objectives, and providing ongoing training.

Completed a nine-month contract position for this large medical device manufacturer. Performed sourcing, bought electronic components, and resolved invoice discrepancies. Performed research of international suppliers to locate obsolete or recently discontinued items. Reviewed vendor contracts to ensure accuracy and adherence to company guidelines. Reduced costs through vendor negotiations. Maintained purchasing authority for up to $25,000.

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

Recruited by the Vice President of Supply Chain and Customer Implementation to lead Procure to Pay modules for Oracle R12 global rollout. Worked collaboratively with other Project Leads to coordinate worldwide implementation. Developed and executed strategies to ensure the timely and accurate completion of all project milestones. Conducted a comprehensive assessment of the company’s current business model and existing ERP systems to identify strengths and improvement opportunities. Designed and implemented a plan to convert a series of 26 independent silos in 39 global locations to a single platform.• Traveled to global locations (North America, Europe, and Australia) to audit of IT systems and operations. • Used Visio to map out processes that governed ERP operations in all company locations across the globe. Standardized system processes to create an efficient, unified ERP foundation.• Eliminated systems discrepancies and disparities created by numerous acquisitions and integrations.• Strengthened procurement and payment processes by standardizing and streamlining procedures. Developed consensus and achieved widespread acceptance of new systems, processes, and objectives through effective change management and education. Provided one-on-one coaching to team members to facilitate the transition to a new system. Performed gap analysis and developed strategies to expedite conversion and to align system with business model. Created processes and helped design reports to optimize productivity. Designed benchmark KPIs to optimize performance and align procurement with industry best practices. Instituted standards for key deliverables of the department including turnaround time, quality, accuracy, service levels, and customer satisfaction. Presented KPIs to senior global procurement leaders.

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Hired to establish the purchasing department and implement JD Edwards Procure to Pay system for this startup pharmaceutical company. Developed and implemented SOPs covering all aspects of the procurement process to enable the company to launch within its aggressive three-month schedule. Spearheaded the customization and implementation of Procure to Pay, including electronic requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, and payments. Achieved savings of more than $1 million by aggressively negotiating contracts for the purchase of raw materials. Enabled the company to achieve greater profitability and allocate additional resources toward R&D efforts. Expanded network of qualified vendors for key ingredients, allowing for more competitive pricing. Streamlined internal operations and improved ROI by developing efficient processes. Elevated supply chain operations to a more visible, strategic component of company. Instituted robust reporting, oversaw third-party relationships, and maintained SOX compliance. Led supply chain and purchasing meetings.

Member of company’s process development team that established operations for this joint venture between Dow Jones and Reuters Interactive. Partnered with Department Managers to integrate diverse components of the company to align with corporate strategic plan. Led all purchasing functions for this business information provider. Created a comprehensive, centralized Global Purchasing and Facilities Department. Designed operational policies and procedures to optimize efficiency and minimize costs. Established processes for the U.S. facility, which then rolled to international locations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Led implementation of Lawson Procure to Pay system, including purchasing, receiving, and payments. Worked closely with other team leads to integrate the module with other system components. Reduced costs and increased efficiency by initiating web-based supply purchasing for global sales team. Reduced global lease costs by $6.8M in five years by restructuring existing office space. Achieved ROI of $4.4M in two years by converting data & communications to VoIP, implementing WAH, and converting some locations to a hot-desk environment. Streamlined supplier base 65% and cut costs of goods and services.