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Capital Region, Ny

Developing, managing and implementing site-based sourcing strategies in conjunction with the Facilities function supporting all facets of construction, engineering services, capital equipment, and other facilities-related goods and services. Responsible for Category Management including category strategy development, sourcing plan execution and management of projects to optimize value to stakeholders.

Greater New York City Area

Manage a portfolio of Facilities Management spend categories and business relationships in order to maximize value and minimize risk. Primary responsibilities included supervising a team of sourcing professionals focused on facilities related market analysis, full life-cycle strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, Total Cost of Ownership and vendor management while meeting the needs of internal stakeholders and maintaining compliance with acquisition policies.

New York

• Provided overall management, direction and guidance for the execution of a start-up business.• Developed and implemented the P&L with consideration for accurate tracking and reporting.• Provided excellent customer relationship management through the implementation of scheduling of personnel, appropriate equipment and services at over two hundred events.• Provided training, developed and implemented processes for the organization.

New York

Conceptualized and led the execution of sourcing strategies for various divisions, with focus on identifying, researching, analyzing, and negotiating with domestic and global suppliers. Developed and implemented a Vendor Relationship Management process with focus on retaining, developing, and identifying sourcing opportunities based on performance based supplier metrics. Negotiated and implemented multi-year supply agreements with domestic and global suppliers. Developed Annual Operating Plans and Productivity targets and consistently exceeded financial and productivity expectations. Developed and led training programs for colleagues in key processes.

Various

Led International and Domestic teams, providing strategic direction and leadership to facilities within the regions to budget, develop, manage and execute Capital Programs, Capital Projects, Procurement, Engineering, Maintenance, Grounds and Security. Led project management (design/procure/construct) engineering management of the higher profile more strategic projects for the regions including facility expansions, rationalizations, and upgrades. Mechanical Design engineer on several engineering projects including design of mechanical/ process systems and equipment, hydraulic calculations, pressure vessel stress design, heat transfer analyses, utilities equipment and systems. Preparation of mechanical specifications for bids, reviewing, analyzing vendor proposal and recommending the purchase of appropriate process and mechanical equipment. Conducted training and led several value engineering initiatives to optimize projects.

Mba - Strategic Management, Strategic Management

Master Of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering