Gavin Pratt Email & Phone Number

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Procurement Infrastructure: Manager of Data Analytics & Reporting within MMC's Global Sourcing and Procurement department with responsibilities covering analytics for global procure-to-pay operations & processes; Electronic invoicing (global deployment); Spend analysis; Procurement savings measurement; Supplier diversity program management; Vendor management (including contract management systems & vendor risk profiling); Purchasing card program; Procurement focused market data, and Content management (via SharePoint). Manage a team that provides the tools, data, and insights to assist our global department in successfully delivering a multi-million dollar savings target - year over year.

Greater New York City Area

Information Vendor Management. (2005-2006)Relationship manager for external information vendors that supplied critical business data to the company. Responsible for with vendor evaluation and selection, contract negotiations, supplier management, and supplier consolidation.Knowledge Management (2002-2005)Participated in the design and implementation of a CMS. Created communication strategies; developed pilot testing for new features; led training programs; facilitated network (100+) of SMEs; managed temporary hires and interns; project manager for national market research; and directed third party providers.Event Planning (2002) Logistical planner for a global meeting of 1,000+ Managing Directors. Coordinator of monthly National Teleconference series.

Rochester, New York Area

Rochester, New York Area

Mba, Concentrations: Information Systems & Marketing

Activities and Societies: Graduate Management Association

B.S. Management Science, Minor: Information Systems

Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society, Co-Authored Published Research Paper.