A $10 billion provider of device insurance, warranty and support services for devices, like mobile phones, tablets, and computers that all encompass consumer electronics. Provide end to end sourcing, contracting, negotiating and supplier management responsibilities for Enterprise Technology, Product and Cybersecurity with a combined spend of approximately 75M. Achieved 6.6M dollars comprised of hard and soft savings in 2024. Coordinates the Contract redlining process for Legal, Privacy and Risk teams. This involves requesting an intake from the business partner to outline how the license, subscription, SaaS or Cloud platform is used and if risk is associated with the use case. My function here is to redline the contract terms and conditions along with negotiating the SLAs to meet Asurion's business requirements. Regularly collaborate with business teams at the early stage of sourcing lifecycle and provide marketplace insights while proactively engaging with the teams to help in the sourcing decisions utilizing Gartner, Forrester and LogicSource. The collaboration process consists of monthly meetings with the business as well as additional ad hoc meetings needed for deeper strategy preparation conversations to outline a category strategy for higher dollar platforms. Drive the RFX process including scheduling, communications, documentation and facilitating teams in selecting suppliers using the 7 step sourcing process. Benchmark price and performance of existing products/services with marketplace and provide recommendation on appropriate sourcing and/or supplier decisions utilizing Gartner, Forrester and LogicSource. These typically end up utilizing calls with their analysts to ask questions about platforms we are interested in.  Prepare for Tier 1 Supplier Business reviews by having pre internal reviews before the Business Reviews take place. Schedule review's that fit business requirements whether they are quarterly, bi-annual, or annual.

Procured Information Technology hardware, software, and professional services for the University, Hospital and Children's hospital which equated to an approximate spend of $34M.*Requested price quotes and proposals for hardware, software and professional services while negotiating best terms and and conditions to mitigate risk.*Manage existing contract records for hardware, software, maintenance, professional services, and leases*Cost savings for year 2015 were $350K *Limited opportunity for savings based on the structure of the role

*Avaya acquired Nortel Division which resulted in employment. Systems: SAP ERP

Nortel grew to become a global leader in delivering communications capabilities that enhance the human experience, power global commerce and secure and protect the world's most critical information. The company started divesting various business units in 2009 and filed for bankruptcy protection in January 2009.*Managed a portfolio of products that included circuit packs, telephone sets, hard drives, modems, servers and electrical components with and average spend of $35M.*Managed product portfolios with suppliers located in Denmark, Israel, Canada, Mexico, Taiwan and the US which consisted of OEM's and Contract Manufacturers.*Negotiated priorities with suppliers to meet client requirements*Tracked and Monitored shortages and supplier commitments via weekly calls to manage the supply chain to a 95% metric target.*Drove a product portfolio transfer from Mexico to US in Q4 with zero impacts to customer orders.*Mitigated excess and obsolete claims resulting in a reduction from 1M to $50K.*Tracked, monitored PPV, carrying costs which were reviewed with Finance weekly.*Led QBR's with suppliers, provided charts with key messages, delivery and service reviews of how the supplier was performing*Flexible over the past 14 years with an average of a new manager each year*Survived approximately 20 work force reductions during my tenure

*Flextronics acquired Nortel Enterprise divisions in May 2006An $8.8 billon company, Flextronics provides design, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain services and solutions to OEMs worldwide. Managed a portfolio of products that included circuit packs, telephone sets, hard drives, modems, servers, and electrical components with an approximate spend of $35M.*Requested to take on problematic contract manufacturer portfolio using my expertise to resolve shortages and improve commits to customers. Reduced part shortages by 96% within 120 days.*Drove costs reductions in 2006 by $100K, even though my portfolio had limited room for cost reduction opportunities.*Created a systems training manual for the Boss Purchasing Module for new incoming employees to get them up to speed faster