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Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Manage all aspects of procurement for ABCD, New England's largest private anti-poverty agency.

Developed buying strategies to support global corporate program objectives and achieve cost containment goals. Directed the procurement of goods and services totaling over $50 million annually. Delivered spend reductions of $21 million. Built and managed a high performing staff focused on customer service and expense management. Established strong, cooperative relationships with corporate divisions to ensure the appropriate level of Global Procurement Services involvement with those groups' procurement activities.

Developed centralized procurement and administrative services functions for this regional stock exchange. Implemented corporate procurement policies and processes to support corporate financial control objectives. Managed the Exchange's purchasing, security, facility, real estate and distribution functions. Achieved cost savings of $354K through bidding, negotiation, and product research. Established corporate policies for capital and expense purchases, contracts, bidding and approval levels. Developed process for tracking capital expenditures versus budget. Presented budget status updates to executive management monthly. Managed the leasing, build out, and furnishing of office space for the Boston Options Exchange initiative.

Directed the corporate procurement and travel service functions for this leading management consulting firm. Consoidated the purchasing activities for this $600 million , 4000 employee organization to achieve financial control of expenditures and realize cost savings. Developed and implemented purchasing policies and procedures to achieve corporate financial control and cost containment objectives. Combined spending with preferred vendors to realize pricing economies. Delivered cost savings of $2.6 million in first year with the company. Served as Team Leader of the purchasing integration process between Cambridge Technology Partners and Novell, following the merger of the two organizations in 2001.

Centralized the Company's acquisitions to achieve a higher level of financial control over expenditures. Focused the procurement staff members' activities on process improvement and expense reduction. Service levels were raised while cost control activities yielded over $500K in annual savings. Earned promotion to Manager of Corporate Services, and developed the newly created Corporate Services Department into a 15-member team focused on providing the Company with superior services while minimizing expenses. Created and implemented business plans for the Facility Management, Purchasing, Travel & Conference Planning, Food Services, Mailroom, and Switchboard/Receptionist groups. Managed office space expansion from 141,000 square feet in 1993 to 250,000 square feet in 2000. Directed renovation projects totaling 150,000 square feet. Responsible for leasehold improvement activities totaling $7.5 million. Renogotiated headquarters lease to realize annual rent expense savings of $2 million.

Established and supervised a centralized purchasing function for this financial services firm of 2,000 employees. Evaluated the Company's acquisition requirements, gained cooperation of managers, conducted bid and contract negotiation activities to realize substantial dollar savings and productivity improvements. Oversaw conversion to the McCormack & Dodge Millenium purchasing system. Implemented a minority supplier purchasing program. Established vendor qualification and quality management guidelines. Formulated and managed department budget and corporate budget for purchased goods and services. Directed the purchase of equipment, services and supplies with a total value of $8 million annually. Savings of over $750K were realized annually. Promoted to Assistant Vice President after one year of service.

Managed the purchase of office equipment, mini and personal computers, service contracts and materials required for operations. Supervised the department's Senior Buyer, and Office Supplies Coordinator. Oversaw implementation of EDI billing for the office supplies program. As Minority Vendor Program Coordinator, achieved 149% of annual goal. Assisted the Chairman of the corporate United Way Campaign in achieving 105% of goal. Authored a periodic economic commodity forecast report for Purchasing Department use. Featured in two Purchasing magazine articles. Chaired a Business Ethics presentation to the company's managers that received a commendation from the Chief Procurement Officer. Responsible for $7 million in annual purchases. Conducted bid and negotiation activities to realize over $400K in annual savings.

Mba, General Management

Bsba, Business Administration, Marketing