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St. Petersburg, Florida, Us

St. Petersburg, Florida, Us

• Executes against IT Supplier Management and Enterprise Technology Supplier programs ensuringregulatory artifacts are completed on time with a high degree of quality and autonomy• Executes against IT Supplier Management Office strategy and related programs to ensure they meetTechnology and Business needs, using a pragmatic and integrated approaches• Ensures Supplier Risk Management and Procurement requirements are met, supplier related risks areidentified with corresponding actions plans created, and cost optimization is achieved in the contingentworker program• Leads assigned efforts to collect, cleanse, normalize, validate, analyze and report on Technology andEnterprise Technology Supplier and contingent workforce data for the IT departments.• Collaborates and influences internal and external stakeholders to achieve top projects/programsand/or assignments associated with IT Leadership, Supplier Risk Management, Procurement, HR, the Business• Educates and advises engagement managers on contingent workforce options to align with theirproject deliverables and strategic roadmap• Educates engaging managers on contingent workforce processes, policies, SLAs, and escalation pathsfor contract renewal, submitting PRFs accurately for the services requested, coaching and/or facilitatingsubmitting Periodic Risk Assessments when required• Develops and maintains profiles/overview of strategic suppliers and/or emerging strategic suppliers• Develops and maintains an in-depth understanding of Business Areas, their products, functions, andsuppliers• Stay up to date with evolving regulatory changes and market events impacting Supplier Management• Prepares IT Supplier Management data for internal and external auditing• Supports Projects to track project savings on external resource spend•Navigates, builds, and develops reports with enterprise software such as Tableau, ServiceNow, PeopleSoft and other Enterprise software/tools

Miami, Fl, Us

Took charge of the implementation of strategic sourcing strategies, best practices, and initiatives for aggressive improvement of service levels, pricing, and supplier quality, as well as the effectiveness of total cost  Closely work with key business stakeholders to efficiently interpret and implement category strategy covering short-, medium- and long-term strategies Fulfill various functions including identifying business needs, complying with benefit targets, consolidating sourcing plans, facilitating tender activity, and executing new contracts and process Keep abreast of latest market trends and coordinate with key suppliers to provide value and innovation in all managed categories Offer assistance in conceptualizing and implementing related policies and procedures to ensure updated policies Formulate cost-effective negotiation strategies; obtain alignment with stakeholder; direct cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams; and conduct appropriate supplier risk analysis Apply current spend information, data, and business knowledge in determining sourcing projects for individual subcategories while developing an overall cost reduction plan Display in-depth understanding of business requirements and category ownership by implementing category strategies and decisions Perform allocation on analytic tasks to key support functions Assume full accountability for the implementation and successful completion of request for proposal (RFP)

Miami, Fl, Us

Performed global procurement, inventory control, asset management (HW/SW), invoice payments, reconciliations, and software license complianceEnsured proper maintenance of records of ordered and received goods Actively cooperated in the execution of IT equipment and software specificationsDealt with preparing and processing purchase orders for supplies and equipment including Capital Expense Request (CER) tracking Handled the processing of all purchasing request from beginning to end that included approvals, budgets confirmation, orders placing, tracking, and documentation verification compliance Obtained maximum expense control while improving service levels by dealing with vendors Provided proactive support in leveraging procurement activities and identifying cost savings opportunity and recommending specific actions Accomplished the management of fixed assets that involved inventory levels for all standards equipment such as desktops, laptops, monitors and accessories including equipment repairs and disposal  Keenly assessed ordered items to guarantee completion of deliveries Coordinated with IT customer service in approving and deploying computer equipment, and software, peripheralsCarried out several duties including administration of purchasing queue, remediation of admin queue, and maintenance, renewal, negotiation, implementation of RFP, and documentation of hardware and software

Gb

Utilized SAP systems in annual monitoring and handling of more than $50M software purchases and licensesMaintained active involvement in generating and executing instructions, policies, and proceduresEnsured the maintenance of good standing relationships with IT suppliers through an effective use of relationship management techniques Took charge of updating the tracking system in the Software Install Pro application internal to PWC Administered the inventory control of all incoming orders Supported the contract negotiation of pricing and terms for software products through establishment of key relationships with IT suppliers and Procurement team Successfully reduced company’s cost by identifying opportunities and using transferable licenses

Gb

• Managed inventory control for all incoming orders• Primarily responsibility for processing IT Hardware orders and Invoice reconciliation • Maintaining good relations with our customers and suppliers• Handled procurement documentation in order to maintain detailed records• Track orders to ensure on time and complete delivery• Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and ensure systems are updated appropriately• Participated in the development and implementation on instructions, policies and procedures• Coordinate with other areas of IT and the business understand needs or resolve issues

Gb

Held full accountability for the project management, strategic planning, and IT support functions Organized and facilitated all video conference presentations regarding logistics and equipment Conducted troubleshooting and generated resolution for multimedia and technical productsProvided oversight to the webcast production studio and event management of the companyRendered hands-on assistance in scheduling and preplanning events with stakeholders and event management team, as well as in setting up large-scale studios comprised of up to 300 people Closely collaborated with event managers to ensure successful organization and completion of events  Partnered with high-level executives and third-party vendors to coordinate additional equipment and services needed for the specific event

Gb

• Processed help desk tickets and ensured high productivity and turn-around on resolving issues.• Provided support for all aspects of SAP based Global Financial Systems Software (GFS)

Tampa, Florida, Us

• IT Help Desk Support Specialist • Talented technical support professional tasked with providing a wide range of IT services.• Installed software, malware protection, and other products on company computers.• Performed routine and problem computer maintenance.• Diagnosed connectivity issues and configured email settings.• Provided customer service and technical support as needed.• Purchased all IT hardware orders and managed inventory.• Project Management• Vendor Management• Strategic Business Practices • Purchasing• Corporate Rates/Contracts • Multimedia Conferences• IT Support• Troubleshooting• Event Management• Oral & Written Communication

Education record

Business Administration And Management, General