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The Global IT Procurement Director executes all phases of the procurement and long term vendor management of the IS&T strategy. Led strategic negotiations for SW, HW, SaaS and Services (onshore and offshore) pricing models and contractual terms Performed ongoing vendor management of key suppliers, including performance / pricing reviews and contract management / renewals Negotiated with and managed all major IT “Mega Vendors” Constructed RFxs, evaluated responses and selected strategic vendors Executed supplier risk analysis and supplier / product due diligence Structured the global IS&T commercial strategy, encompassing 50 countries Collaborated with various country IS&T, procurement and legal departments to promote global alliance Identified new and ongoing procurement savings; reported commercial metrics annually Managed vendor audits and negotiated compliance plans Completed annual license true ups / consolidations

Managed supplier relationships and product performance, negotiated commercial and contractual obligations, influenced and defined technology roadmaps and excelled in strategic relationship building with key stakeholders.