Senior Procurement Category Manager leading the HR, Operations, Contingent Labor, Talent Acquisition, Legal, Risk, Marketing, Communications, and other Indirect Procurement categories.

• I managed the contingent labor category, including stakeholder management, in-depth market knowledge, supplier relationships/management, & driving continuous improvement in support of category processes.• I oversaw and helped implement the current VMS/MPS program for Republic Services' Information Technology and Light Industrial spaces.• I also previously managed the IT and Telecom Categories within Republic.• I developed and achieved YOY goals and objectives for the Telecom and IT Procurement category and projects.• I utilized category expertise, including a deep understanding of category and market demand and supply, to jointly develop category strategy with business stakeholders. I also benchmarked best practices with market and industry peer groups.• I ensured alignment with all levels of business partners, including Corporate, Area, & Business Units.• I researched and developed sources of supply for the Contingent Labor, Telecom, and IT categories.• I developed and implemented negotiation strategies and tools, directing the contracts team in the negotiation of contracts tied to Contingent Labor, Telecom, and IT categories.

I piloted a new position with Republic Services in an effort to more fully capture our spend and procurement activities. We did this by expanding further into the field and working more closely with the operations. *I drive sourcing in the Southwest Area (AZ & CA) through delivering in five key purchasing metrics, including productivity, terms, lead-time, service, and quality. *I utilize a solid understanding of contracting services to deal with suppliers in varied markets, satisfying both internal and external customers.*I lead the Area Procurement Team in delivering YOY goals and objectives to the assigned projects and categories. *I conduct and analyze RFx events for goods and/or services. *I coordinate the activities of the Area Procurement Team, including assigning and delegating work. I coach, mentor, and support Area Procurement Team. * I work with internal stakeholders to identify data sources from disparate systems.* I analyze and recommend the use of alternative parts, sources or materials to reduce costs. I obtain data for cost analysis studies respective to assigned commodities and conducts spend analysis as necessary to support sourcing activities.* I analyze and evaluate suppliers, prepare reports, and provide analysis to senior procurement leadership and internal stakeholders as appropriate.* I identify, analyze, and create opportunities to improve/reduce the supply base.* I support the RFx processes including, but not limited to, proposals, quotations, and information. * I perform market and industry trend analysis, evaluate supply sources, and assist stakeholders in identifying solutions to their needs.

• Received and reviewed a wide variety of product, goods, and service requisitions; supported acid plant, SX/EW, environmental, geotechnical engineering, office and administration, warehouse stock replenishment, MRO, and green field initiatives. requiring an increased depth of knowledge• Interviewed vendors to obtain information concerning product/service, price, availability, and delivery date.• Estimated value according to knowledge of market price• Maintained records of purchased items, cost, delivery, performance and inventory, and approved bills for payments.• Established forward purchasing agreements to establish price and stability• Provided timely, accurate and cost effective contractual agreements to support company operations with an uninterrupted flow of materials and services• Reviewed bid proposals from suppliers and recommends or enters into contracts to meet the desired scope of work• Maintained competitive pricing with an emphasis on cost reductions, quality, and supplier performance through competitive bid events, price negotiations, cost modeling, and other sourcing techniques• Identified supplier performance issues, and works with multiple parties (internal and external to FCX) to resolve issues• Established a strong and competitive supply base by identifying and qualifying new suppliers, and by evaluating and improving existing suppliers• Developed, maintained and enforced supplier scorecards to expedite award process• Ensured compliance to Company, environmental and governmental policies and regulations, in order to reduce or eliminate Company liability• Recommended changes to new or existing corporate policies and procedures

• Rotated through all GSC departments; warehouse, inventory, contract management, procurement, and asset recovery.• Developed a unique perspective of the GSC as I was able to work on projects from every perspective and performed various audits and checks for errors.• Completed special projects in all departments; scopes of work, contract requests, cycle counts, material descriptions, bin stock, obsolete material, quantity mismatch, purchase order verification, and more.

* Interviewed members to obtain information and explained, promoted, and sold financial services such as savings, checking, IRA, CDs, mortgages, and business banking products.* Completed loan application, obtaining credit reports, and data entry for credit cards, share secured loans, lines of credit, auto loans, etc.* Executed financial transactions, various audits, and assisted in dispute management.

* Interviewed patients to accurately capture patient demographics admitted into ER, Radiology, and Surgery, and verify insurance eligibility.* Obtained and verified prior authorization for high dollar radiology procedures.* Developed timesaving workflow changes for interdepartmental scheduling, document capturing, and the admission process.

Taught English to children ranging from ages 3-16.Prepared my own engaging lessons.

Managed, trained, and motivated over 200 volunteer missionaries through individual mentor relationships, small group coaching, and presentations at regional conferences. Directed specific efforts of 20+ missionaries in 3 different cities, including planning and execution of community events, free English courses, family history courses, and personal development initiatives.