Eric Nicholson Email & Phone Number

United States

• Foster business relationships to gain an understanding of their requirements, to assist in the execution of their strategic goals and objectives. • Create and execute Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and/or Requests for Information (RFIs) based on identified business needs.• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals and project requirements.• Guide the Project Team through the Strategic Sourcing process and keep the Executive Sponsor and relevant senior managers informed of progress, setbacks, and obstacles.• Align internal customer expectations and communicate with all parties throughout the contracting process.• Facilitate analysis, evaluation and scoring of vendor proposals against agreed upon established criteria.• Establish a relationship with Corporate Legal and Third-Party Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standard.• Maintain accurate database of suppliers and key stakeholders (internal/ external)• Lead contract negotiations to obtain the most competitive pricing and favorable terms possible.• Support the development of comprehensive project summaries to assess the costs, benefits, and ROI.• Identify and implement cost savings initiatives.

United States

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Facilitated placement of purchase orders in accordance with established policy.• Developed strategies to assure continuous supply with timely and economical procurement of materials.• Started cost saving initiative and saved over $100,000 in the first year.• Performed duties in a manner that provides high-quality customer service to business units.• Processed and monitor over 100 purchase orders per month through delivery to ensure satisfaction.• Initiated and implement cost reductions through negotiation, standardization of materials and value analysis.• Maintained process and procedure documentation for purchasing.• Made recommendations for process improvement.

• Analyzed project scope with end user. • Collaborated with Property Management and team leader to provide cost estimates and other relevant information necessary to prepare bid and RFP packages.• Reviewed bids, proposals, and quotes received for supplies and services. Effectively negotiated with providers to ensure quality standards are met within allowable cost structure.• Approved and coordinate purchases in accordance with negotiated terms, conditions, and corporate policy.• Developed and maintain sources for all locations serviced to ensure best value and continuous supply/support.• Ordered materials and contract services as negotiated and approved.• Played a role in the integration of new business and perform additional special project work as assigned.

• Processed incoming invoices for payments, averaging over 950 invoices per month.• Processed expense reports for all employees.• Managed Travel card program to include monthly reconciliation of all Credit Card transactions.• Created monthly invoices for tenants and endured payments were received.

• Produced over $8 million dollars in invoices monthly.• Generated over $100,000 in back-billing monthly. • Increased communications between the client and the customer, improving overall customer relationship.• Implemented process improvements which increased monthly revenue by over $50,000.

• Created and maintained Access generated management reports and Excel spreadsheets.• Submitted over 8,000 invoices totaling over $459 million while assigned to contract.• Maintained logistics records in accordance with corporate policies.• Implemented changes/solutions to meet customer infrastructure needs within area of responsibility.• Provided continual improvement recommendations for direct responsibility area.• Set expectations with customers and end users within defined parameters while working as part of a virtual team.

• Provided tier two level Help Desk to include onsite and remote support. • Conducted hardware, software, network troubleshooting, and problem resolution within the IT Systems.• Tracked generated trouble calls in various stages of completion within the Help Desk database.• Responsible for network systems, break-fix, installations, moves, additions, and changes.

• Solely maintained and provided onsite technical support for over 120 users. • Provided first level help desk support for end-users• Troubleshot end user problems with desktop/network applications.• Created inventory database for management and accountability of over $100,000 in assets.• Maintained e-mail server database to include creating, validating and removing user accounts.

• Maintained and administered computer networks and related computing environments.• Negotiated agreements with vendors to reduce rates by 10% with an annual cost savings over $100,000.• Provided outstanding management of vehicle assets valued at over $5,000,000 despite high turn-over.• Coordinated facility maintenance and scheduled services as necessary to avoid conflict with operations.

• Direct and decisive leadership qualifications with particular strengths in planning, performance and quality improvement, and productivity gain.• Utilized worldwide resources to locate free assets and replenished critical equipment shortfalls; saving over $1,253,000 and increased inventory validity from 66% to 100%.• Maintained annual budget from $500,000 to $3.2M with 100% accountability.• Contacted suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries or to resolve any discrepancies.• Negotiated, renegotiated, and administered contracts with suppliers, and vendors.• Determined sufficient inventory quantities as needed and ordered materials as necessary.• Developed an understanding of customers' needs and ensured that such needs were met.• Established and maintained positive business relationships with customers.• Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals, and reviewed requisitions for goods and services.