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Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Oversees strategic and operational functions within Technology Category team of SCM. Ensures low cost, high quality products and services are sourced, negotiated, contracted, and delivered on time across all technology spend categories (hardware, SaaS / on-prem software, telecommunications & professional services). Establishes and achieves targets for performance in customer service, safety, cost, quality, and operational impact. Develops supply chain strategy to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost. Leads the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Directs and coordinates supply chain functions by strategy, resource optimization, and profitability maximization. Manages Business Partners/Associate Business Partners individually and as team.  Serves as trusted advisor to internal customers and Senior Leadership.

Plano, Tx

Accomplished in the indirect sourcing, negotiation, and management of goods and services including software application / development and test licensing, IT outsourcing, and consultation supporting all corporate business units. Highly skilled in the interpretation, negotiation, and management of professional service and software licensing contracts involving complex legal and risk equations.

Plano, Tx

Negotiated and managed professional service contracts, including IT software licensing and consultation supporting all corporate business units.

Managed the RFCSP (Request for Confidential Sealed Proposal) process for high-technology procurements citywide. Also responsible for establishing and implementing price agreements for the purchase of goods and services using the RFB (Request for Bid) process. • Supervision of 4 Buyers• Forged successful partnerships with department leaders to develop and implement standardized requirements reporting tool.• Represented the Purchasing Department in City Council Meetings, and recognized by Council Members for ability to explain complex issues in easy to understand terms.

Irving, Tx

• Designed and implemented centralized purchasing system for corporate and 25 outer offices.• Negotiated vendor contracts ranging from small ticket office supplies to million-dollar medical equipment. • Managed vendor / doctor business relationships.• Managed maintenance contract administration.

Dallas, Tx

• Developed materials specifications for the construction of high end reproduction antique furniture.• Sourced (domestic and international) vendors.• Negotiated all purchase agreements for corporate office.• Managed all incoming materials, quality control, schedule materials into production, supervise all shipping and receiving, warehousing, transportation, and inventory control. Also responsible for all facilities/vehicle maintenance.

Dallas, Tx

• Managed production scheduling, work flow engineering, procurement of all manufacturing raw materials, receiving, inventory control, warehousing, and traffic management for this top pillow and bedding manufacturer.• Supervision of 22 administrative and line employees

Bba, Management

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