Lead a global team of sourcing professionals responsible for supplying data center equipment for construction + maintenance services for new, existing and leased locations.

Mechanical, Water Treatment, Calibrations, Global Training

New Construction, Retrofits, Leased, Special Projects

-implement and manage sourcing, contract & vendor Management efforts-administer vendor RFQ/RFP, contract award and contract/vendor administration processes such as scorecard evaluation-manage, supervise and coordinate activities of team members engaged in sourcing, contracts and vendor management operations and efforts-project manage multi-vendor projects and purchases -negotiate with vendor/suppliers for products and services that achieve agreeable pricing, delivery schedule… Show more -implement and manage sourcing, contract & vendor Management efforts-administer vendor RFQ/RFP, contract award and contract/vendor administration processes such as scorecard evaluation-manage, supervise and coordinate activities of team members engaged in sourcing, contracts and vendor management operations and efforts-project manage multi-vendor projects and purchases -negotiate with vendor/suppliers for products and services that achieve agreeable pricing, delivery schedule, payment terms and discounts; award contracts. -supplier relationship management including governance structures, issue management, and supplier performance management. -support centralized purchasing operations and management systems (Ellucian Banner Finance) -partner with cross-functional groups and leadership to establish policies and procedures-drive formal supplier performance through scorecards, QBR reviews, RFQs and Supplier Performance Improvement Plans-project management and change leadership to conduct initiatives across core components: people, process, price and technology. -supplier research and qualification analysis-fiscal year close activities, in conjunction with Accounting & Business Services & closely with business managers-mentor staff members in procurement policies and procedures, operations, and project management Show less

-partner with lead project manager and functional managers to plan and execute capital construction projects-manage vendor contracts and SME participation-create project cost estimates for budget development-lead space planning and ff&e programming in compliance with university standards-supplier and product research and qualification analysis-negotiate contract terms to meet price, scope, and timeline-write and execute RFx solicitations-serve as the department… Show more -partner with lead project manager and functional managers to plan and execute capital construction projects-manage vendor contracts and SME participation-create project cost estimates for budget development-lead space planning and ff&e programming in compliance with university standards-supplier and product research and qualification analysis-negotiate contract terms to meet price, scope, and timeline-write and execute RFx solicitations-serve as the department webmaster for public and intranet websites-supervise team members for projects/events such as new employee trainings and annual Vendor Fair Show less

-work with department to perform needs assessment -analyze work flow and provide improvement recommendation -partner with client liaison to document scope of work-create, deploy and manage project charter and project plan-manage project teams, project calendar and priority listings-coordinate and lead walk-throughs, meetings, audits, and final acceptance-vet suppliers and determine on-boarding of preferred vs qualified vendors-assist with creation and management of… Show more -work with department to perform needs assessment -analyze work flow and provide improvement recommendation -partner with client liaison to document scope of work-create, deploy and manage project charter and project plan-manage project teams, project calendar and priority listings-coordinate and lead walk-throughs, meetings, audits, and final acceptance-vet suppliers and determine on-boarding of preferred vs qualified vendors-assist with creation and management of service level agreements -provide updates, issue logs and reports to steering and upper management-manage department website content-plan, execute, and manage teams for annual Vendor Fair-create marketing and training event opportunities for end users (i.e. central stores trainings, electronic requisitions)-serve as the lead for green office operations and level 2 green certification Show less

-organize all project documentation for 5 year and 10 year master plan-assist Executive Director with solicitation documentation and distribution-create meeting agendas and draft meeting notes for projects and committee meetings-create finish boards for projects and finish standard palette boards-serve as point of contact for solicitations, projects, and deliveries-furnish and manage university owned rental condos and townhomes -coordinate and calendar walk-throughs and… Show more -organize all project documentation for 5 year and 10 year master plan-assist Executive Director with solicitation documentation and distribution-create meeting agendas and draft meeting notes for projects and committee meetings-create finish boards for projects and finish standard palette boards-serve as point of contact for solicitations, projects, and deliveries-furnish and manage university owned rental condos and townhomes -coordinate and calendar walk-throughs and trade schedules-improved the planning process for department annual vendor showcase-document policies and procedures for resource library Show less

-create Purchase Requisitions-review budget balance-verify appropriate account codes with the good/serviced procured-worked with vendors to provide price comparisons (minimum 3 for items over $5K)-performed Central Receiving duties, including inventory management-communicated orders, lead times, and order information (i.e PO#, Change Order#) with vendors and end users-assisted Associate Director and Purchasing Analyst with fiscal year close operations-database work… Show more -create Purchase Requisitions-review budget balance-verify appropriate account codes with the good/serviced procured-worked with vendors to provide price comparisons (minimum 3 for items over $5K)-performed Central Receiving duties, including inventory management-communicated orders, lead times, and order information (i.e PO#, Change Order#) with vendors and end users-assisted Associate Director and Purchasing Analyst with fiscal year close operations-database work, administrative/clerical duties Show less

On-call Administrator for 80 bed, multi-location care facilities for the elderly. Handled payables, human resources including new hire orientation, inventory management, and creation of marketing materials.