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Alpharetta, Ga, Us

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

* Leads complex, enterprise-wide IT and Technology strategic sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations for such specific areas as Technology Software, Hardware, and Service’s. * Collaborates across multiple business units and in a global context with colleagues in technology, financial and business roles at multiple levels.* Conducts market research and maintains a working knowledge of current business trends including industry changes, cost drivers, global pricing, market conditions and economic indicators in order to identify new and/or alternate sources of supply, as needed.* Conducts ongoing benchmark reviews and perform complex financial analysis, projections and evaluations of supplier proposals for existing and new contracts.* Influences and drives collaboration between cross-functional stakeholders for the development and execution of enterprise sourcing strategies and facilitation of strong partnerships between Fiserv and its strategic suppliers.* Acts as a main deal and contract negotiator and liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure compliance to sourcing and contracting policies and procedures.* Collaborates with internal stakeholders and suppliers to identify cost savings opportunities.* Owns and manages all supplier relationships and ensures the ongoing management of performance, quality, cost, contractual commitments, etc.* Participates in regular supplier business reviews that address supplier performance, technology roadmaps, business growth strategies and supply market changes.* Prepares and gives business reviews to senior management regarding sourcing and contracting progress and actions to close.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Alpharetta, Georgia, Us

¨ Developed strategic approaches for the centralized Global Indirect IT Product and Services categories, including Desktop HW and SW, SaaS, Applications SW, Server Computing, Cloud Computing, Professional Services, and Telecom, and Wireless.. ¨ Led the development of risk analyses, assessments and mitigation plans for the selection, development, and to maintain adequate sources of supply to ensure the requirements of the categories are met ¨ Managed all IT contract drafting and negotiations with the Avanos supplier network for all assigned IT commodities to provide sufficient materials and services to meet business requirements.¨ Provided constructive input on legal contract documents related to terms, conditions, indemnification, intellectual property ownership, Assignment, etc.¨ Interacted with IT stakeholders to develop, engage and lead supplier relationships for extracting the greatest value in cost, security of supply, risk management, sustainability and innovation. ¨ Managed the ongoing performance of all IT suppliers. ¨ Analyzed the IT market and supply dynamics related to supplier proposals to develop a matrix of negotiation scenarios. ¨ Knowledgeable surrounding the markets and how they affect price, availability, or supply chain logistics. ¨ Contributed to and reinforced M&A best practices, including regular, timely reporting of supplier contract activities as part of an M&A.

Alpharetta, Ga, Us

* Led global contract negotiations translating customer and company responsibilities into legally binding contractual language that complies with company requirements and applicable laws. • Reviewed customer contract requests for domestic or global business interests in the areas such Warehousing and Distribution, Transportations Services, Ground Freight.• Drafted responses to customers’ contract revisions to identify gaps, manage contractual documentation revision process, and offer alternate language while mitigating UPS risks.• Evaluated terms and conditions to ensure alignment with UPS standard contractual language and mitigate UPS risks.•. Assisted the development of the global contract documentation process to ensure standardized contracts.•. Provided contract negotiations training to support groups (i.e., Solutions, Finance & Accounting, and Business Development) to empower support groups in mitigating risk.• Streamlined contract documents to minimize revisions.• Consulted with the business on contract compliance issues, researches and resolves contract disputes, interpretation, and requirements. • Resolved individual and group performance issues in a timely manner to motivate and foster teamwork.• Facilitated contract discussions with customers to negotiate contract revision issues.• Coordinated with internal stakeholders on differing terms and conditions from customers to resolve conflicting terms and conditions in order determine resolutions and finalize contracts.

Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi

• Works closely with business teams to negotiate sales contract terms that enable a "win-win" business relationship. • Develops and negotiates Agreements and Amendments for complex, multi-year, industrial supply and service agreements between large companies in the areas of software licensing, including Intellectual Property Terms, Hardware, Telecom, and Wireless.• Builds and maintains excellent rapport/relationship with internal and external customers through various means of communication and multi-tasking of various high level contracts.

Irving, Texas, Us

* Managed 8-step Sourcing process for IT categories such as Desktop HW&SW, Telecom, & Network products & Services, as well as RFP prep., cost analysis, contract negotiations, & final contract implementation to provide for proper acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, and legal req's.* Maintained excellent rapport with internal customers & vendors through various means of communication & multi-tasking of various high level contracts.• Instrumental in managing the neg. of 9 major Telco & Wireless contracts & netting an overall incremental savings of approx. $16M over a fiscal three year period.• Generated additional negotiated savings of $17M in conjunction with legal & int. stakeholder involvement, thru drafting, modifying, & the negotiation of various long term agreements for other IT categories such as Desktop Hardware Procurement & Leasing, Desktop Software Licensing which includes Microsoft & Cisco Networking Equipment over a fiscal 3-year period. * Achieved average cost savings of 20-30% based on overall Contract Negotiations, RFP’s, and Renegotiations of contracts through renewals. * Over a 12-month period, achieved savings of approximately $10M.* Rationalized and consolidated the number of active suppliers to increase leverage position and maximize cost savings.

* Responsible for the drafting & neg. IT Contracts ranging from SW Licensing & Shrink-wrap SW, Telecom & Wireless, PC HW and Sup., Training, & IT Staffing. This includes the drafting and submission of all commodity RFP's, cost reductions, and other strategic contract management activities. * Directed the various category RFP creation and preparation tasks, and contract negotiations activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, and legal requirements. * Man. activities to provide proper contract acq. and fulfillment in accordance w/comp. policies, and legal req.'s. Over 12-month period, achieved savings of $10M. * Man. the neg. of various Teleco contracts through RFP process & netting a 3 year savings of $6-$8 million. Achieved average cost savings of 20-30% based on overall Contract Neneg's, RFP’s, & neg's of contracts through renewals. * Asst. w/spearheading of the man. of the comp. wide IT Contract & Vendor Man. dept, to include all Contracts Neg. * Man. Maintained excellent rapport w/int. cust. & external vendors through comm. & multi-tasking of various high level contracts. Consol. the # of suppliers to increase leverage position. Performed several e-Auctions and/or Reverse Auctions. This included online Bidding/Sourcing. Proficient in Strategic Sourcing & price analysis methods.

Us

* Spearheaded the departmental activities for 6 people, to include the creation of new policies and procedures to ensure efficiencies, ERP implementation, as well as all cost reduction activities.* Directed the centralization efforts of all purchasing activities into the corporate headquarters. * Achieved average cost savings of 12-15% based on overall PO dollars and company spend of $300M in all commodity areas. * Directed the centralization efforts of all travel services that included a reduction of 10% off the overall spend, or $500K to $1M per annum. * Implemented a new procurement card program with achieved costs savings due to the elimination of manual processing of PO’s and small dollar purchases. * Managed efforts to identify, communicate, and measure how commodity areas achieve contract compliance and maximum cost savings.* Directed the various category RFP creation and preparation tasks, and contract negotiations activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, and legal requirements.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

• Directed the department activities of 6 employees, to include the creation of new policies and procedures, as well as cost reduction activities. • Managed a thirty-day “Quick Hit” negotiation on various Telecommunications contracts netting an overall two-year savings of $14 million on seven different contracts.• Instrumental in managing the negotiation of various Telecom contracts through an RFP process and netting an overall three-year incremental savings of $25 million.• Instrumental in the negotiation of a $2 million cost savings in support of a companywide Desktop PC and Networking Break/Fix Support Services Agreement.• Initiated and managed the creation and negotiation of other various Hardware, Software, Software License, IP, Services, Consulting, Telecom Agreements.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

* Conducted various contract negotiations for a $48 million IT/Year 2000 Software Code Conversion Services Agreement with a final cost avoidance savings of $29 million.* Instrumental in the negotiation of various high-level Agreements for Network Equipment Purchasing and Resale and Call Center Software platform netting estimated savings $25M dollars over the terms of each Agreement. * Project Manager of a companywide Virtual Office and Telecommuting initiative to increase Sales Force efficiencies and production with a final savings of $5M. * Initiated and managed the creation and negotiation of other various Hardware, Software, Software License, IP, Services, Consulting, Telecom and Reseller Agreements. * Directed the various category RFP creation and preparation tasks, and contract negotiations activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, and legal requirements.* Managed the activities for a department of five, to include the creation and implementation of new policies and procedures, cost reduction activities, the negotiation of all Agreements and Contracts, and the procurement of Desktop PC Hardware and Software. * Instrumental in the negotiation of a $27 million contract award for a Sales Force Automation Laptop project with final savings of $5.5 million annually. * Demonstrated accomplishments in efficiency cost control, vendor selection and management, and the negotiation of high volume purchasing agreements.

Masters Certificate, Commercial Contract Management

Bs, Management