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Gurnee, Il, Us

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Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Us

As Director of Procurement at Norman Distribution, I orchestrated strategic initiatives aimed at expanding our product portfolio while motivating the sales team to drive significant revenue growth. By fostering a culture of ambitious goal-setting and performance-driven outcomes, I propelled the sales department towards achieving exceptional results.✔ Spearheaded strategic sourcing initiatives that increased profitability ✔ Streamlined the vendor onboarding process, efficiently evaluating brands annually to onboard high-quality vendors, filling critical product gaps and supporting business growth.✔ Developed and implemented a strategic margin enhancement strategy, increasing margin requirements for distribution and retailer levels leading to significant financial performance improvements.

Elgin, Illinois, Us

Promoted to Senior Buyer, responsible for the LCD vertical to manage ongoing performance while reducing annual spend. I work directly with in-channel customers to manage inventory in a specific network, including setting supply chain requirements, managing in-stock percentages, conversion rates, and indirect channel performance. ✔ Leveraged data analytics to optimize JIT inventory management for high-value ($40M annual spend) phone components. This ensured uninterrupted material flow and minimized operational disruptions for repair services, contributing to streamlined supply chain efficiency. ✔ Spearheaded strategic sourcing initiative that reduced LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) processing costs by 9.8%, achieving $3.64M annual savings within the first year. Success driven by rigorous supplier evaluation, contract negotiation with superior-quality OEM parts manufacturers, and comprehensive pricing analysis.✔ Analyzed performance metrics for specific verticals, achieving a 9% reduction in annual spend through data-driven decision-making.

Elgin, Illinois, Us

Subject Matter Expert for wireless products for the company’s Fortune 500 clients and top-tier wireless carriers. I was accountable for maintaining customer satisfaction while optimizing the supply chain. I worked cross-functionally with the finance, purchasing, operations, and marketing teams and led S&OP meetings. ✔ Secured high-value deals with Fortune 500 clients, driving $11 million in hardware sales for the team through innovative wireless product sourcing and exceptional customer satisfaction. ✔ Developed data-driven market analysis and successful supplier onboarding strategies, directly contributing to a 15% increase in revenue growth.✔ Streamlined sales and inventory reporting by 91.67% through interactive Excel dashboards with data visualization. This enhanced decision-making speed and accuracy, enabling faster product sourcing.

Franklin Park, Illinois, Us

Drove impressive improvements across the business through IT implementations, equipping eParts with solutions that accelerated order processing by 25%, shortened the sales cycle by 50%, and reduced manpower by 50%, demonstrating effective IT procurement and cost reduction strategies.I managed a cross-functional team across the technology and sales department, as well as maintained domestic and international vendor partnerships.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:✔ Implemented robust IT procurement strategies, conducting thorough cost-benefit analyses and ROI assessments to drive significant cost reductions and optimize operational efficiency.✔ Orchestrated the entire procurement lifecycle, including vendor selection, contract negotiations, and tender processes, fostering strong vendor relationships and ensuring cost-effective procurement practices.✔ Spearheaded the development of innovative software tools to automate order placement processes, resulting in an 80% reduction in order errors and processing time, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing operational costs.✔ Leveraged advanced analytics to identify cost reduction opportunities and streamline procurement processes, contributing to a 5% increase in revenues through strategic product positioning and targeted sales efforts.***************************************I’m always open to expanding my network and connecting with other top professionals. Please add me as a connection and contact me at: lbmcconnell@gmail.com

Executed and supported purchasing strategies, collaborating with distribution and regional partners to align with financial projections and objectives, showcasing effective cross-functional collaboration and strategic procurement alignment.✔ Planned, developed, and directed all activities related to technology procurement for in-house and client support, demonstrating expertise in procurement strategies and cross-functional collaboration.✔ Negotiated new software contracts for existing clients, reducing license costs by up to 55%, demonstrating effective cost reduction strategies and expertise in procurement.✔ Led projects from defining scope and requirements to proposal generation through a phased project approach of discovery, design, testing, pilot, and deployment, showcasing project management skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Lisboa, Pt