Bud Bocchino Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx

Now semi-retired and consulting. Providing financial analysis, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation activities.

Houston, Texas, United States

Head the newly formed Supply Chain Management Department to develop and improve vendor management processes, reduce risk in a highly regulated market, and bring value to our healthcare members, employees, and stockholders.

Houston, Texas Area

• Assignment for behavioral health provider to: 1) lead, coordinate, and conduct RFP to outsource their call center services, and 2) develop their initial procurement policy and procedure manual.• Assignment with international food company to implement Ariba catalogs and eProcurement.• Assignment with MD Anderson Cancer Center to lead RFPs, develop & negotiate contracts, etc.

Houston, Texas Area

Manage, plan, and lead the Procurement organization of $2 Billion Medicare Advantage insurance provider.• Form, lead, plan, & manage cross functional teams to implement best practices in strategic sourcing, vendor selection, & process implementation.• Re-negotiated contracts and established new suppliers and processes that produced $3 - 5 million in savings each year• Created cooperative teams with Business Owners to establish a process of strategically sourcing goods and… Show more Manage, plan, and lead the Procurement organization of $2 Billion Medicare Advantage insurance provider.• Form, lead, plan, & manage cross functional teams to implement best practices in strategic sourcing, vendor selection, & process implementation.• Re-negotiated contracts and established new suppliers and processes that produced $3 - 5 million in savings each year• Created cooperative teams with Business Owners to establish a process of strategically sourcing goods and services• Established and enforced KPIs & SLAs with suppliers to hold them accountable for performance• Brought 85% - 90% of spend under management. Work with Business Owners to create contracts and statements of work Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Manage, plan, and lead the Supply Chain organization of major oncology services provider.• Form, lead, plan, and manage cross functional teams with doctors, nurses, finance, and various administrative staff to implement best practices in strategic sourcing, vendor selection, and process implementation.• Re-negotiated contracts and established new vendors and processes that produced $6 million in savings• Advise oncology practices on product selection and cost savings opportunities

Houston, Texas Area

Manage, plan, and lead the Supply Chain organization of major medical research and education institution.• Formed, led, planned, and managed cross functional teams with doctors, nurses, finance, and various administrative staff to implement best practices in strategic sourcing, vendor selection, and process implementation resulting in savings of over $25 million• Implemented eCatalog system where users shop via web based catalogs from preferred lower cost vendors. Over 60% of orders… Show more Manage, plan, and lead the Supply Chain organization of major medical research and education institution.• Formed, led, planned, and managed cross functional teams with doctors, nurses, finance, and various administrative staff to implement best practices in strategic sourcing, vendor selection, and process implementation resulting in savings of over $25 million• Implemented eCatalog system where users shop via web based catalogs from preferred lower cost vendors. Over 60% of orders placed and paid electronically without Purchasing or A/P involvement.• Built solid relationships with Clinical, Research, and Business Unit Departments by providing exceptional customer service, adding value, and saving money• Served on various ad-hoc committees for product selection and process improvement Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Consultant in Purchasing, Materials, & Supply Chain Management, Process/Work Flow & MRP system improvements• Assignment with Baylor College of Medicine to implement the strategic sourcing process. Leading multiple teams in spend analysis, strategy formation, needs analysis, developing/writing/evaluating Request for Proposals, and contract negotiation with the goal of reducing the vendor base, lower Total Cost of Ownership, and improving quality & service. Average savings per commodity at… Show more Consultant in Purchasing, Materials, & Supply Chain Management, Process/Work Flow & MRP system improvements• Assignment with Baylor College of Medicine to implement the strategic sourcing process. Leading multiple teams in spend analysis, strategy formation, needs analysis, developing/writing/evaluating Request for Proposals, and contract negotiation with the goal of reducing the vendor base, lower Total Cost of Ownership, and improving quality & service. Average savings per commodity at 20 – 30% bringing over $7 million to bottom line. Then hired by BCM full-time. (7 mo.) Show less

Houston, Texas Area

• Assignment for high-tech computer manufacturer in Supply Chain Management to include: supplier selection, forecasting & production scheduling, contract manufacturer & materials management, order processing, cost reduction activities, NPI (New Product Introductions), & bill-of-material management among other areas. (6 mo.)• Assignment for over $2 Billion worldwide software developer to: centralize the purchasing function subsequent to company acquisitions, streamline the requisition and… Show more • Assignment for high-tech computer manufacturer in Supply Chain Management to include: supplier selection, forecasting & production scheduling, contract manufacturer & materials management, order processing, cost reduction activities, NPI (New Product Introductions), & bill-of-material management among other areas. (6 mo.)• Assignment for over $2 Billion worldwide software developer to: centralize the purchasing function subsequent to company acquisitions, streamline the requisition and procurement process, and document and improve the contract negotiation process, among other activities. (9 mo.)• Assignment with electronics manufacturer in Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management, Warehouse & Material Management, MIS System improvements, establishing Vendor Rating systems, general process improvements. (4 mo.)• Assignment with Lockheed Martin / TSA in Logistics capacity on new airport security equipment and personnel rollout after 9/11. Worked with three different teams covering seventeen airports all completed on schedule. (1 yr.)• Assignment on MM (Materials Management) module of an SAP implementation. Oversaw master data assignment and data conversion, purchasing and warehouse configuration, system set-up, and workflow / process improvements. (9mo.) Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Manage, plan, & lead the Purchasing & Supply Management group of $300 million manufacturer of personal computer products. • Strategically sourced and developed new worldwide (especially PacRim) vendor relationships, wrote and negotiated contracts, managed inventory levels and provided cost reduction savings to the organization through effective use of MRP/SAP/KanBan systems, supplier inventory programs, etc.• Achieved 50% reduction in time-to-market for new product launches by forming… Show more Manage, plan, & lead the Purchasing & Supply Management group of $300 million manufacturer of personal computer products. • Strategically sourced and developed new worldwide (especially PacRim) vendor relationships, wrote and negotiated contracts, managed inventory levels and provided cost reduction savings to the organization through effective use of MRP/SAP/KanBan systems, supplier inventory programs, etc.• Achieved 50% reduction in time-to-market for new product launches by forming and leading cross-functional teams. Managed and coordinated all product launch activity (production tooling, contract manufacturers, quality inspections, prototype runs)• Consulted with stakeholder departments (typically Engineering and Manufacturing) to develop and choose new suppliers and products to meet company needs for new high technology / quick to market products. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

(Subsidiary of GE Capital) Managed and administered the Supply Chain/Purchasing, Distribution, Manufacturing, RMA, Facilities, and MIS departments of a $500 million computer distributor. • Responsible for all non-sales / finance operations of the company• Quintupled the purchasing volume and average inventory value while increasing inventory turns from 9 to 14• Developed, wrote, and negotiated all vendor contracts with such vendors as Cisco, Microsoft, USRobotics/3Com… Show more (Subsidiary of GE Capital) Managed and administered the Supply Chain/Purchasing, Distribution, Manufacturing, RMA, Facilities, and MIS departments of a $500 million computer distributor. • Responsible for all non-sales / finance operations of the company• Quintupled the purchasing volume and average inventory value while increasing inventory turns from 9 to 14• Developed, wrote, and negotiated all vendor contracts with such vendors as Cisco, Microsoft, USRobotics/3Com, Epson• Improved: inventory asset levels, accuracy, turns, speed of order processing, customer and vendor return processing• In this position, I was responsible for three separate warehouse locations in Boulder, Dallas, and Chantilly. Responsible for shipping and receiving accuracy, inventory asset security, efficient and timely processing of customer orders, facilities planning and customer and vendor returns management. Prepared and monitored budgets, hired, trained and motivated employees to achieve best possible results. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed and administered the Purchasing/Supply Chain and Customer Service/Order Entry functions of a $100 million IT systems integrator.• Responsible for vendor selection and management, inventory levels, purchasing, and customer order records, negotiation of contracts, on-time product delivery and error free order entry and customer satisfaction. Also hired, trained, appraised and motivated employees to strive for excellence in their respective functions.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Plan, manage, and lead the purchasing, material management, and inventory activities of a $400 million dollar government reseller of microcomputer and IT hardware and software.Developed, wrote and negotiated all vendor contracts with such vendors as: Microsoft, IBM, Compaq, HP, Lotus, 3Com, Epson, Dell, Panasonic, Toshiba, etc. Negotiated contracts with values exceeding $100 million.• Oversaw the annual purchase of over $370 million of products with an average inventory value of $25… Show more Plan, manage, and lead the purchasing, material management, and inventory activities of a $400 million dollar government reseller of microcomputer and IT hardware and software.Developed, wrote and negotiated all vendor contracts with such vendors as: Microsoft, IBM, Compaq, HP, Lotus, 3Com, Epson, Dell, Panasonic, Toshiba, etc. Negotiated contracts with values exceeding $100 million.• Oversaw the annual purchase of over $370 million of products with an average inventory value of $25 million. Led a group of 24 buyers and support staff that comprised the procurement, expediting, contract negotiation, materials management, and asset recovery functions. Conducted hiring, training, salary reviews and performance appraisals of individuals under my direction.• Implemented in-house training program for my staff in negotiation principles, purchasing law, and other procurement topics • Developed, managed and executed department budget.• Improved inventory turns and fill rates, reduced obsolescence Show less

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