Aaron Knight Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

In my most recent role, I was developing and executing the strategicsourcing strategies for transportation services, while managing nationalnetwork with annual spend of $500M. Leveraging strong leadership skills, Iwas managing a team of procurement professionals to promote a culture ofcontinuous improvement and professional development. I designed andnegotiated rate indices based on market analysis to establish competitiverates with suppliers, securing essential capacity in advance. Forecastedspending for Finance's corporate cost planning.Some of my contributions are:* Achieved $50M+ in annual savings by creating competitive rate index andsecuring Peak Season capacity.* Saved company and suppliers in excess of $10M annually through newoperational process for better equipment management.* Fostered team environment that emphasized professional growth andcontinuous improvement in procurement practices.

Atlanta, Ga

As a Procurement Supervisor, I was supporting procurement strategies,optimizing supplier selection, and leading contract negotiations. I waspartnering with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities withorganizational goals and operational requirements. I fostered teamwork andcollaboration across departments to ensure procurement strategies supportedcompany-wide objectives.Notable contributions:* Implemented advanced market analysis to identify trends and risks,achieving a 3% reduction in transportation spend.* Utilized data analytics to develop performance metrics, enhancing on-timedelivery rates by 35%.* Monitored ad-hoc transportation costs and identified savings opportunities* Established effective cost control measures and compliance with financialpolicies in procurement management.

Atlanta, Ga

I updated RFPs and bid processes to foster heightened supplier competitionand engagement. I was offering analytical support for procurementteam projects, enhancing overall strategic execution. I conducted regularreviews of procurement methodologies to identify and implement cost-savingopportunities.My accomplishments:* Automated bid reporting, reducing bid turnaround times, and enhanced dataaccuracy by leveraging advanced SQL and VBA skills.* Contributed to the end-to-end delivery of special projects by offering analytical insights, contributing to informed decision-making andprocurement strategy refinement.