Part of a team that is not afraid to tackle tough to solve problems and ultimately determine excellent outcomes for our clients. Increase our client base by providing reduce / reuse / recycling options that are realistic and attainable.Review and audit current outlet base and research potential new outlets for opportunities.

Direct quality initiatives by requiring adherence to assurance policies and procedures utilizing SLA's and KPI's as a source of measurement, while developing new models and reporting methods utilizing Salesforce.Work collaboratively with leadership from all areas of the HR organization to gather feedback, identify requirements, and execute to established SLA's or effect change management. Also to identify areas of service improvements and programs that enhance overall customer experience and interaction.Manage and coordinate quality improvement programs using a data driven focus that sets priorities for improvements which have been aligned to Company strategy and direction. Data for reporting mainly comes from Salesforce / Salesforce Wave Analytics and Avaya CMS.Lead my team to manage day-to-day project related activities and providing the necessary support to adhere to provided guidelines, timelines and expectations. Areas supported with deep dive analytic reports include but not limited to:- Call Center Operations- Stores and Corporate Human Resource Business Partners- Total Rewards and Compensation- Employee Data Administration- Overpayments- Compliance and Audit- Records ManagementDaily / Weekly / Monthly scorecard production and presentation using Salesforce and other Microsoft product packages.

Direct a Team of 4 individuals focusing on a broad array of diversified categories to Source, Bid, and Manage. Successfully manage over 500 Million in annual spend. Categories include, but not limited to: Non-retail goods distribution, Shuttle / Home Delivery and Reverse Logistics, Human Resource Professional Services, Office Supplies / Furniture, Promotional Items. Collaborate with the Business Owners of said spend and ensure Sourcing maintains our productive seat at the table by facilitating business meetings and ongoing conversations with Business Owners and Suppliers. Doing this keeps and increases the trust and respect from the Business Owners to allow us to further assume the roll as the Project Managers of any sourcing opportunity. Ensure the appropriate Sourcing Process is followed, time lines are adhered to and successful results are celebrated. With this comes the oversight that all administrative functions of the process of sourcing project management is completed.On-going driver to enhance strategic thinking processes and continuous improvement developmental programs designed to enhance efficiency and productivity. Thus resulting in an increase in Team engagement and positive results for the Company. Lead cross-functional teams with Supplier Diversity and Operations Improvement to increase opportunities for M/WBE Supplier Penetration and program implementation upon contract execution. Provide an atmosphere of autonomy, enabling all to be engaged and empowered leaders within their roles. Assist in bid analysis, Supplier negotiations, and on going day to day project management / maintenance when requested and required. Assemble productive and appropriate material presentations to Senior Management. Effectively able to communicate in a written, oral, or presentation based atmosphere to all levels of Executive Management.Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite business applications. Oracle Procure to Pay and Ariba business software.

Procurement and revenue enhancement / cost reduction specialist for the following commodities: Vertical Transportation; Waste Management and Recycling Services; Facility on-demand services; Facility Capital ExpendituresSuccessfully sourced 140+ projects of varying nature with a spend in excess of 80MM dollars. Net result was a savings average of 21.34% by utilizing the correct negotiation tactics as the current business environment dictated. Utilized General Ledger spend data to facilitate conversations with Facility Business Owners regarding penetrating and contract their on-demand services spend needs. Established relationships with Facility Project Managers enabling joint business discussions with all suppliers to discuss and facilitate Sourcing’s role in the Sourcing Process and Project Management.Led committees established by Management to design the structure of our Internal Sourcing Database; Mentor, train, and help establish our new hires to the way’s of Macy’s Culture and Department Expectations.

Family owned and operated business. Responsible for inventory replenishment of pharmacy and general store merchandise. Controlled the scheduling of general store personnel.Conducted marketing promotions with Wittenberg University and local radio stations.

Project Buyer - 2004 - 2005:Purchased and coordinated the delivery of Convenience Store Equipment for new builds, rebuilds, remodels, and food service retrofits. Prepared delivery schedules in conjunction with my Project Managers and General Contractors. Relied upon to interpret blue prints for correct procurement of goods under strict timelines and delivery dates. Services / Supplies Buyer - 2000 - 2004:Responsible for the procurement of a multitude of facility products and services including: Cleaning / Janitorial; Business Forms; Miscellaneous Food Service Products; Trash Can Liners; Waste Removal Services.Collaborated with the Master Distributor in a strategic effort to bid several commodities jointly with highly successful results.