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Madison, Wisconsin, Us

Provide strategic leadership and management oversight of the conceptualization, integration and implementation of efficient procure-to-pay processes and tools.Notable Accomplishments:- Improved team morale by creating trusted environment, which fostered creative thinking and increased team collaboration- Led system implementation of tracking spend against expired contracts still in use- Created concept of Requisition Refresher Training Program and guided project team through successful execution of program to 250 users- Realigned buyer responsibilities of similar spend categories to provide more efficient support to stakeholders- Volunteered to be an intern mentor- Strategized with peers on wider team goals as member of Supply Chain Leadership Team

London, Gb

Designed, delivered, and owned new cloud-based source-to-pay tool for company's global transformation program. Led and motivated 3-member remote team (set priorities, trained, reviewed performance). Approved requests for procurement-related access within e-procurement system and ERP.- Increased purchase order (POs) compliance 40% by designing and implementing e-procurement system. - Traveled to job sites, ensuring smooth transition for 25K employees across UK, US, and Canada; - Collaborated cross-functionally (technology, finance, legal) to meet legal and regulatory requirements. - Earned team All-Star Award from senior leadership for results achieved.- Migrated / reconciled 1.3K legacy POs for global transformation program, documenting results for auditors.- Facilitated 5 e-procurement system upgrades, following release management processes for seamless execution.- Functioned as business lead for internal stakeholders, investigating and resolving source-to-pay workstream issues during hypercare period, including presenting status updates to senior leadership.- Partnered with change and communications managers, avoiding delays and confusion by maintaining clear, concise communication with employees and suppliers during implementation and hypercare.- Edited and approved end-user training material prior to publishing, ensuring easily understood by all users.- Directed supplier catalog pilot programs, testing content, user experience, and technical setups prior to launch.- Chosen to participate in initiative that fostered innovative ideas for operational improvements while offering unique networking and training opportunities and relationship building with executive management team.

London, Gb

Managed and mentored 4-member remote team (technology buyers, requisitioner). Developed, improved, documented, and provided training on procurement processes based on business needs. Collaborated with colleagues and vendors globally to resolve purchasing, licensing, and invoicing issues.- Reduced invoices blocked in buyers' queues 66% by automating goods receipt confirmations for requesters.- Enhanced PO tracking efficiency, implementing well-organized shared mailbox and ticketing process for PO requests and correspondence.- Led fulfilment team in processing 76% ($166.4M) of company's IT-related purchases for US (2015).

London, Gb

Created IT equipment, software, maintenance, and consulting services requisitions and POs; trained / supported requisitioners. Contributed to policy development and documented procedures.- Established and developed relationships at all levels across global organization and with outside vendors, resolving problems and overcoming obstacles by leveraging relationships.- Analyzed spend data, improving procurement processes by developing effective strategies.- Researched / addressed invoice issues, engaging appropriate departments for information and providing instructions on best course of action.

Negotiated and managed contracts / relationships with hardware and software vendors, collaborated with internal management and legal team, initiated and tracked POs, managed delivery logistics, and improved processes.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration

Associates, Information Systems Management