Manager, Procurement, Travel & Fleet Services
Abbott Park, Illinois, Us
Directed North America sourcing operations, developing and executing procurement strategies, negotiations and budgets that were aligned with the business needs. Led and motivated team of 14 procurement specialists in orchestrating efficient purchase of corporate travel, meetings, fleet vehicles, lab supplies, telecom, temporary labor, office products, printing, computers and software. Delivered expert strategic and logistics planning for corporate travel, fleet, executive chauffeurs and Board of Director/Officer meetings. Served as critical liaison and resource for CEO and senior leadership in Finance, HR, IT and other areas. Conducted vendor/supplier RFP’s, negotiations and programs while monitoring team metrics and tracking internal program and sourcing performance. Selected Accomplishments:• Instituted first ever consolidated Strategic Meetings Management supplier program for A/V, production and execution of meetings, cutting costs by 10% and reducing company exposure and risk• Generated first ever rebates by negotiating new auto manufacture fleet programs• Earned reputation as top performer, achieving Chairman’s Awards in 1992, 1993 & 1995