Expertise in strategic procurement lifecycles, strategy development, e-Sourcing, vendor management, contractual drafting and negotiations, structuring and implementation, as well as change management facets.Specialties: - Categories: Hardware, Software, Professional Services, eCommerce- Contractual Drafting & Negotiations- IT Asset Management- Strategic Sourcing- Vendor Management- Project Management- Reverse e-Auctions- Inventory ManagementI coached a baseball team of 11 great kids to the championship game this year, before losing by two runs. They were crushed emotionally but I couldn't be prouder and promised them I would do everything in my power to get them ready to get that championship next year.Among the many baseball tips I can give them, I also try to instill confidence in their abilities and a take no prisoner attitude while showing class and sportsmanship. There's a correlation between procurement and coaching baseball that I can drive both home in the same way. The inactivity between pitches is where you can set the basis for what to do after the ball is hit or in the case of procurement what to do when you're looking for equipment, services, software or maintenance. This is the time where I can set up my vendors, my contracts and my strategy to lessen costs, find the best products all while conducting myself with the industry's best practices. I'm always looking for ways to better myself as a coach, and procurement manager. Reach out to me at chiquirodriguez19@gmail.com if you have any concepts that I can use in baseball or in IT procurement. The best thing I try to tell my kids to always learn more as you grow and accepting help will only aid in making them a better player and person.