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Building a Global World Class Health Organization utilizing exceptional talent, specialized expertise, technology and supply chain methodologies across the globe.

Global MSP Implementaion

Responsible for increasing market presence in the retail industry across a strategic portfolio of technology services for customers within the U.S. Builder of deep significant impactful relationships leading to opportunities for new business as well as increased business within existing customers. Responsible for forecasting, strategy planning, and execution plans for revenue driven commitments.

Significant leader and charter member for transformation of new company’s Supply Chain and Procurement Organization. As Category Manager Lead performing dual leadership roles regionally and globally, my current responsibilities develop, manage and execute strategy planning, sourcing and savings achievement for 4B in Contingent Labor and Consulting services. Due to my experience, extensive knowledge of supply chain and deliver (business) processes, exceptional negotiation skills, unmatched… Show more Significant leader and charter member for transformation of new company’s Supply Chain and Procurement Organization. As Category Manager Lead performing dual leadership roles regionally and globally, my current responsibilities develop, manage and execute strategy planning, sourcing and savings achievement for 4B in Contingent Labor and Consulting services. Due to my experience, extensive knowledge of supply chain and deliver (business) processes, exceptional negotiation skills, unmatched relationship building skills and in-depth knowledge of the supplier base my influence over my stakeholders gained by years of trust, I have successfully led negotiations and deal closures of over 550M in the past six (6) months● Key leader managing strategic and goal planning, forecasting, sourcing, and execution planning to drive solid and profitable results. ● Achieved, managed and lead initiatives which deliver more than over 100M in value attainment in labor savings. Surpassed the AMS target by more than 21M in savings.● Results delivered and accomplished through strong business relationships with Executive leaders, Business stakeholders, and Suppliers to support and drive strategy plan to results. ● Lead focal to many levels of leadership for progress and status updates through presentations, performance indicators which are communicated through structured scheduled meetings. Show less

Head leader responsible for IT Contingent Labor Services , Contracting, Strategy and Consulting as well as Strategic Sourcing. Manage and lead global team which drives the strategy and execution of procurement programs that enable Hewlett Packard Enterprise to optimize global spend and drive value through management of strategic sourcing. Currently manage and oversee more than 20B in labor spend. Spend managed and successfully sourced through RFPs bringing in more than 1B in savings (cost… Show more Head leader responsible for IT Contingent Labor Services , Contracting, Strategy and Consulting as well as Strategic Sourcing. Manage and lead global team which drives the strategy and execution of procurement programs that enable Hewlett Packard Enterprise to optimize global spend and drive value through management of strategic sourcing. Currently manage and oversee more than 20B in labor spend. Spend managed and successfully sourced through RFPs bringing in more than 1B in savings (cost improvement, cost avoidance, budget improvement) annual benefit to Hewlett Packard globally. Show less

Hewlett Packard Company formerly Electronic Data Systems, Plano Texas 12/2009 – 11/2014• Lead AMS ES Supply Chain team from conception to implementation• Develop and Implement Supply Chain Operating Model jointly with supporting Lead members.• Collaborate with ES Supply Chain leaders to understand Supporting Business Models• Collaborate with Project Managers to define roles and responsibilities for transitioning team members• Clarify, define and communicate scope of… Show more Hewlett Packard Company formerly Electronic Data Systems, Plano Texas 12/2009 – 11/2014• Lead AMS ES Supply Chain team from conception to implementation• Develop and Implement Supply Chain Operating Model jointly with supporting Lead members.• Collaborate with ES Supply Chain leaders to understand Supporting Business Models• Collaborate with Project Managers to define roles and responsibilities for transitioning team members• Clarify, define and communicate scope of work for ES Supply Chain • Allocate resource assignments for supporting roles• Develop work transition plan for assigned team members• Achieve rollout implementation plans successfullySenior Category Manager III (Master Level) 11/2010—11/2014• Primary dedicated support for ES US Applications Contingent labor for ES business within Global procurement• Subject matter expert for Enterprise Services and Global Procurement representative on large scale projects impacting business models, spend projections, supplier consolidation, work aggregation. • Achieved and exceeded set savings goals and targets• Collaborate with senior business partners, executive stakeholders, and account leaders to drive strategic goals and meet deliverables.• Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Execution within Global Procurement• Sourcing and competitive bidding activities to drive just right cost, quality and just in time service• Labor SOW Management from end to end process Show less

 Successfully managed and lead 3 regions for Applications Outsourced Services. U.S, Canada, and Asia Pacific team were advised, coached, and supported through a virtual environment. Scope of service consisted of over $1B in spend combined. Met and surpassed cost savings targets for all regions. Target was $21.6M, delivered almost 3 times savings with final savings of $57.35M Led large complex RFIs, RFQ, and RFPs utilizing esourcing tools which decreased supplier optimization base… Show more  Successfully managed and lead 3 regions for Applications Outsourced Services. U.S, Canada, and Asia Pacific team were advised, coached, and supported through a virtual environment. Scope of service consisted of over $1B in spend combined. Met and surpassed cost savings targets for all regions. Target was $21.6M, delivered almost 3 times savings with final savings of $57.35M Led large complex RFIs, RFQ, and RFPs utilizing esourcing tools which decreased supplier optimization base and increased savings opportunities. Negotiated and closed several advanced complex contracts which resulted in millions of cost savings dollars for HP. Engaged a successful management relationship with regional business partners and business stakeholders to deliver results for revenue generating deliveries. Supplier management activities through review and assessment of pre-determined metrics and goals as outlined against Global Supply Chain initiatives. Daily support of business delivery requirements through contracting efforts with Master Agreements, Amendments, or Statement of works. Strategy and risk analysis of deals and supplier recommendations for support of new business deals. Show less

Promotion within Global Supply Chain Contract Labor with primary responsibility for approximately $1B in contract labor procurement spend in the United States as well as management of contract documents and negotiations for client deliverables.• Manage category 3rd party Outsourced Labor procurement for EDS/HP combined • Manage regional U.S. supplier base agreements which include reviewing, negotiating and processing Masters, Amendments and Statement of works.• Managed many sourcing… Show more Promotion within Global Supply Chain Contract Labor with primary responsibility for approximately $1B in contract labor procurement spend in the United States as well as management of contract documents and negotiations for client deliverables.• Manage category 3rd party Outsourced Labor procurement for EDS/HP combined • Manage regional U.S. supplier base agreements which include reviewing, negotiating and processing Masters, Amendments and Statement of works.• Managed many sourcing events which include RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs utilizing Esourcing tools through Eservice or Click Commerce.• Strategize, Develop, and Implement regional plays and initiatives toward savings goal for Americas.U.S. Commercial Supplier Relations Manager 1/2007-12/2008U.S. Prime Supplier ManagerPrimary responsibility for managing and maintaining supplier relationships. As the Supplier Relations Manager, the scope of responsibilities includes contract negotiating for Professional Services and Staff Augmentation labor. Tasked responsibility of managing the Prime Supplier Program which includes vendor management services for more than 800 vendors and encompasses more than $800M in spend. I currently serve as Point of Contact for account/business organization’s escalations with respect to supplier relations, accounts payables, and contract workforce management.• Negotiated current Prime Supplier contracts which are on target to save EDS approximately $15M in savings this year which is 100% of Category slated target.•Negotiated three (3) large corporate contracts to create first vendor management program with estimated spend of more than 200 Million in spend in one month. All three contracts have first time record breaking savings initiatives included for EDS/HP.• Consistently devise and suggest compliance and cost savings strategies and tactics in support of corporate supply chain projects. Show less

Liaison between customer and supplier. Managed day-to-day operations for spares and service contracts with customer specific management. Developed and maintained client-- vendor relationship both domestic and internationally. Lead communicator for international procurement activities. Reviewed, enhanced, and developed supply chain procedures, which improved process efficiencies resulting in cost savings. Lead all projects for spares and supply chain departments. Worked within PMO in a… Show more Liaison between customer and supplier. Managed day-to-day operations for spares and service contracts with customer specific management. Developed and maintained client-- vendor relationship both domestic and internationally. Lead communicator for international procurement activities. Reviewed, enhanced, and developed supply chain procedures, which improved process efficiencies resulting in cost savings. Lead all projects for spares and supply chain departments. Worked within PMO in a consulting "best practice" environment. • Streamlined supply chain management procedures for order processing, sales orders, purchasing, and change order modules. Results included decreased order time, faster production notices, and decreased manual input errors which positively impacted cost savings, spares support and an efficiency improvement by 35%. This led numerous awards.• Developed strategies which reduced negative efficiencies and supported acceptable consequences. Recommended solutions and resolutions through clear communication to all levels of management. • Developed repair / exchange program for customer which resulted in cost savings of up to 50% and cost revenue of more than $70M for the supplier.• Developed Supplier Managed Inventory System which managed on-site inventory management system for direct customer support from sales order to delivery completion using SAP.• Formulated strategic planning and forecasting model for spares sales and budgets that decreased stock-outs. Improved supplier customer satisfaction to “Excellent” rating. Reduced cost reduction and improved efficiency by 25%.• Developed, tracked, and maintained Key Performance Indicators • Received Individual Customer Support Award from customer for dedication to spares and support; only person in company to receive individual award from Intel.• Received Supplier Excellence Award for outstanding Spares Show less

Oversee support and design documents for customer tools. Developed and managed statistical data for tracking and reporting purposes. Managed Materials Procurement for ordering and scheduling parts deliveries.• Managed MRP scheduling, planning and backlog reports for buyers / planners by developing planning models. • Developed and tracked Key performance indicators.• Analyzed and presented statistical data for process enhancements. Performed statistical analysis for production… Show more Oversee support and design documents for customer tools. Developed and managed statistical data for tracking and reporting purposes. Managed Materials Procurement for ordering and scheduling parts deliveries.• Managed MRP scheduling, planning and backlog reports for buyers / planners by developing planning models. • Developed and tracked Key performance indicators.• Analyzed and presented statistical data for process enhancements. Performed statistical analysis for production forecast. • Developed procedures and led team to certify dept for ISO 9002 for product ID and traceability.• Retrieved engineering drawings using AutoCAD R-12, which helped build wafer tools for customers. Show less