Senior Manager, It Vendor Management
CurrentImplemented a data acquisition overhaul and optimized approval process for software purchases to improve data-driven decision-making, reduce purchasing cycle time, and generate savingsSpearheaded the end-to-end user experience for IBMer software access, including registration, vetting, license management, search integration, and the app catalogMentored 14 of my team members to achieve management positions while at IBMCollaborated with executives to identify functionality gaps and pinpoint software stacks to enhance productivity and reduce expensesRepresented CIO to leverage IBM's purchasing power for forging strategic partnerships and balancing trade with vendors, resulting in expense reduction and increased partnership opportunities