Project Manager
Stamford, Ct, Us
Project management and sourcing for global procurement organization. Responsibilities include implementation, management, and execution of e-procurement systems including; SAP-ECC, SRM, and SNC, content management systems, reverse auctions, and supplier collaboration system, along with related processes and procedures.• SAP Implementation team lead for purchasing, responsible for design, configuring and implementation of SAP MM (Materials Management) module. Developed and delivered training of SAP MM Module to Procurement and Buyer/Planner personnel.• SAP SRM implementation team lead, responsible for global design, configuration, and implementation. Implementation included SRM and catalog management across fourteen counties in North America and Europe. • Designed and Implemented Internet based supplier collaboration tool (utilizing SAP-BW), allowing real-time communication of purchase orders, schedules, and payments to external suppliers. System consolidates global requirements, providing suppliers one portal for total demand and payment information. The BW collaboration system was replaced with SAP SNC system, allowing for two way communication with suppliers. Implemented SNC with 120+ suppliers based throughout the world.• Implemented reverse auction system, successfully conducted auctions resulting in annual savings of 13%.• Supplier Metric team lead, responsible for the design and implementation of a system to manage supplier performance globally. Supplier metrics include; on-time delivery, quality, and invoice accuracy, all to a common criteria for USA, UK, and France.• Acquisitions integration of planning, purchasing, and inventory control systems to SAP platform. Responsibilities include; systems and process design, data conversion, and training.• Implemented Supplier mitigation process to rate financial health of suppliers and address high-risk companies.