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Managed the sourcing and procurement process for the packaging category for the entire organization. The packaging category includes corrugated boxes, wood pallets, cores and cones, labels, films and plastics, tape and other associated packaging materials. Responsibilities include PO processing, invoice resolution, contracting, material part number set up, sourcing (RFx) initiation, management and analysis, recommendation of award, obtaining concurrence of sourcing strategies and change… Show more Managed the sourcing and procurement process for the packaging category for the entire organization. The packaging category includes corrugated boxes, wood pallets, cores and cones, labels, films and plastics, tape and other associated packaging materials. Responsibilities include PO processing, invoice resolution, contracting, material part number set up, sourcing (RFx) initiation, management and analysis, recommendation of award, obtaining concurrence of sourcing strategies and change management with internal stakeholders, risk mitigation and supplier relationship management to name a few. Handled the procurement of over $50 million in spend and over 4,000 SKU’s. Show less

Managed the procurement process for high complex categories including but not limited to capital construction projects, facility upgrades , IT software, hardware and services, professional services, industrial equipment and specialty aerospace equipment. Recognized by client as a high performing senior buyer providing excellent customer service and relationship building and a tremendous asset. Handled the procurement of over $20 million in spend.

Responsible for purchase order processing and the development of RFP and RFQ documents, facilitation of marketing and public relations services sourcing and support. Negotiate contract terms and conditions, and services levels. Direct communication to suppliers to ensure adequate performance of predetermined service level objectives. Responsible for developing inter-company and interdepartmental relationships to achieve global, corporate and procurement objectives. Assess, develop and… Show more Responsible for purchase order processing and the development of RFP and RFQ documents, facilitation of marketing and public relations services sourcing and support. Negotiate contract terms and conditions, and services levels. Direct communication to suppliers to ensure adequate performance of predetermined service level objectives. Responsible for developing inter-company and interdepartmental relationships to achieve global, corporate and procurement objectives. Assess, develop and implement procurement strategies. Educate, consult with and guide internal partners to follow procurement best practices and company policies and procedures. Maintain communication with senior leadership, department leaders and colleagues to resolve any problems or issues and to meet expectations. Show less

Responsible for all meeting and event spend categories and Fleet to include facilitation and negotiation of Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work documents, preparation and solicitation of formal and informal bids, consultation to internal departments on supplier services and service levels, analysis of bid responses and spend data to identify savings opportunities

Responsible for travel and marketing spend categories in excess of $10 million. Responsibilities include strategic planning, market investigation, RFI and RFP solicitation, analysis, negotiation of Master Service Agreements and Statement of Work documents, change management and relationship management. Responsible for managing the sourcing process utilizing SunTrust’s Ariba sourcing and contracts tool.

Responsible for all meeting and event spend categories and support to CNS division needs to include facilitation and negotiation of Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work documents, preparation and solicitation of formal and informal bids, consultation to internal departments on supplier services and service levels, analysis of bid responses and spend data to identify savings opportunities.

Responsible for managing all sourcing activities in all spend categories totaling over $1B. Responsibilities include formal and informal bids and analysis, negotiation of supplier contracts, development of cross functional and cross divisional sourcing teams, implementation of contract management, reverse auctions, and e-procurement solutions.

Responsible for development of programs, policies and procedures to enhance the value of the supply chain affecting internal departments, suppliers and ultimately external customers. Responsibilities include formal and informal bids and analysis, negotiation of supplier contracts working with internal and external legal counsel, as needed, providing ad hoc reports, standardization of commodities or services, training, and implementation of reverse auctions/e-procurement solutions

Responsible for purchases and contract negotiations of all furniture, fixtures, and equipment including coaxial cable and equipment for 136 hotels nationwide. Total management of approximately 30 suppliers. Solely responsible for purchase of computer hardware, software and related peripherals for hotel’s property management system; a cost of approximately $23,000 per hotel. Additionally responsible for company promotional items, uniforms, office equipment, supplies, and printing.

Responsible for purchase or lease of all telecommunication equipment including video conferencing system for corporate headquarters and regional offices, facilities requirements including video projection equipment for presentation center and all promotional items, office equipment, supplies and printing.