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Provide Strategic Sourcing Events (RFP) and existing Data Center construction contract management for Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) teams for Cheyenne, WY Campus, and western region Special Projects and R&D Initiatives. Lead the end-to-end procurement process, from RFP to contract completion working with internal stakeholders to develop project schedules, SOW development and contract strategy identification.Evaluate and manage General and Subcontract Change Orders for multiple Data Center, R&D and alternate Sustainable Power construction projects.Engage on-site with Microsoft Construction and Project Management staff and provide contract and procurement support for ongoing Data Center related projects located in Cheyenne, WY.Provide expertise developing and negotiating contract terms and conditions, specifically related to construction, services, engineering, and equipment installation. Utilize extensive experience to handle various contract types, such as Guaranteed Maximum Price, Lumpsum, Unit Rate, and Hybrid contracts. Management of multiple project contracts simultaneously to ensure contracts are completed accurately and in a timely manner.Successful management and execution of multiple contracts and projects concurrently, ensuring precise and timely completion while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.Proficient ability to utilize contract management software and tools to support Microsoft in Ariba, Compass and internal tools.

Consulting company that specializes in partnering with companies with to operationalize Procurement functions and improve financial performance. The Sr. Associate role for Strategic Sourcing targets high level negotiations for client category management initiatives and projects. Primary client account Meta (Facebook) oversight of Professional Services Category for R&D Reality Labs related projects.

Manage portfolio of contracts and suppliers within assigned categories. Perform RFI/RFP and direct negotiations with key stakeholders and Vendors. Supplier negotiations, Vendor scoring, annual planning and category strategy development work.

Oversight of purchasing, procurement and estimating functions for BluSky operations nationwide.

Manage procurement contracting process for construction and maintenance projects in North America. Negotiate budget and draft Scopes of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Facilities Master Service Agreements (FMSAs), Letters of Authorization (LOAs) utilizing disciplined procurement vendor evaluation and contracting process.

Manage Vendor Relationships, Negotiate Contracts of Sourcing Team For CBRE strategic client account. Negotiate Contracts for 2,500 facilities nationwide in excess of $100M budgets. Contracts focused on Facilities Management and Real Estate.

Jamo Inc. is a Management Consulting Company specializing in helping small to medium sized businesses with Business Administration techniques in the areas of Business Process Re-engineering, Cash Flow Management, Internet Marketing, Business Planning and Investor Relations.

Consult with small to medium sized businesses to enhance their online presence & marketing to drive new customers to the business.Increase online visibility through Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Website Development (desktop / mobile), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Online Reputation Management, ect.Strategic partner with Google and Google Adwords Certified

Hired to startup National Purchasing program for the 11th largest Homebuilder in the United States. Strategically uncovered opportunities to generate incremental revenues / cost savings by engaging key accounts at industry trade shows or site visits and conduct face-to-face meetings with Senior Level decision-makers. Negotiated terms and closed favorable contracts with VP / C-level Executives for 23+ nationwide homebuilding divisions. Steered RFP process and used consultative approach to sell national programs internally, mainly to the company’s Divisional Presidents / Purchasing Directors, which improved penetration / compliance with preferred National Vendors. Met directly with key large subcontractors to negotiate terms for usage of National Vendor partners. Instituted buying strategies. Executed financial analysis. Managed projects and staff. Oversaw corporate business planning and strategy development for National Purchasing annual objectives. Defined and led industry-changing supply chain strategies, including cost to serve models, value engineering analysis, strategic relationships, and buying strategies. - Identified for leadership role to spearhead startup of National Purchasing initiative focused on increasing revenue and direct cost savings for manufactured goods and training program purchase/implementation, reporting directly to the VP of Purchasing and President. - Slashed direct build costs 2.5% within 12 months by forming advantageous relationships and partnerships with building products manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and large subcontractors.

Orchestrated all aspects of contract negotiations and management at the regional level. Collaborated with divisional presidents and staff through regular meetings to seek out new business opportunities and improve process efficiencies. Kept C-level executives abreast of projects, progress, and staff performance, offered strategic change recommendations, and facilitated decision-making. Conceived and presented supply chain strategies to improve performance. Positively impacted the region’s bottomline through oversight and implementation of Value Engineering program and Inside Sales of National & Regional Preferred Vendors. - Centralized subcontractor bidding processes and implemented new value engineering techniques as Lead for major roll-out initiative, establishing new estimating department throughout California in 3-months’ time.- Facilitated decision-making by driving sizing opportunities, performing risk assessment, and evaluating total cost of ownership for manufactured goods and raw materials.Forged strategic relationships with key vendors to ensure cost transparency. Kept all stakeholders, including senior managers and executives, informed of performance and progress through creation and presentation of budget status reports.- Contributed to successful national sourcing and marketing revenues through account management, annual business planning and forecasting, ultimately increasing departmental revenues from $2.5M to $12M while in this position through inside sales activity.- Played pivotal role in delivering net savings of $1.2M in the first year through capture of appliance deal, as well as more than $2M in incremental back-end incentives in 2003; achieved this as proactive participant in several high volume contracts.- Traveled regularly to train nationally-dispersed divisions to optimize their cost reduction plans and align them with corporate strategy.