Assist Americas Chief Procurement Officer in building and manage the Services Category Team required to execute best-in-class purchasing and transactional activities in and help oversee and develop category strategies in excess of $330M.• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to ensure early involvement, understand business needs and requirements. Ensure integration of purchasing activities with business and be a real procurement business partner to the management in the Global business Unit. • Define and understand local & global procurement strategies and actions to achieve significant initial cost reductions and year-over-year TCO improvements within category. Ensure alignment with global lead buyer (GLB), key stakeholder alignment, and country Chief Procurement Officer. • Communicate and implement the category strategy and the action plans to the GLB, purchasing organization and key internal business stakeholders by manage local suppliers. Prioritize and lead strategic negotiations with vendors• Contribute to the global Services category teams’ targets (e.g. savings, supplier reduction, contract management, free cash flow)Support during the bid phase of a project to secure the best terms and conditions from the suppliers. Oversee regular RFI’s, RFP’s, e-Biddings, e-auctions, benchmark analysis, Search for creative approaches to reduce the cost base• Direct and oversee team of 4 to include Commodity/Category Managers

• Perform routine deep dive spend analysis in order to identify and drive cost savings opportunities, including but not limited to RFP, supplier consolidation, Unit Price reduction, Volume Discounting, Benchmarking, etc.• Support ad hoc expense management initiatives• Provide reporting and maintenance on a variety of data sets as they relate to:• Project pipeline• Vendor spend and cost savings• Supplier Optimization• Contract management• Consultant onboarding• Strategic Savings and Efficiencies Levers• Drive baseline reductions and cost avoidance on professional services across US coverage• Ensure ongoing data quality and process adherence on savings initiatives and completed deals, along with live RFPs.

Own, document, communicate and gain buy-in for category strategies for spend under management. Research, select, develop and maintain adequate sources of supply to ensure the requirements of the categories are met with the optimum quality, service and cost to use.Ability to negotiate with suppliers successfully by analyzing the market and supply dynamics,develop counterarguments, opening positions, and negotiation trading plans to prepare for multiple negotiation scenarios. Align on acceptable negotiation outcomes by engaging internal stakeholders. Lead the development of risk analyses, assessments and mitigation plans for categories of spend to proactively protect against supply interruptions. Develop and execute plans to quickly and effectively react to unforeseen supply interruptions. Comprehend and provide constructive input on legal contract documents related to business Terms & Conditions, pricing, delivery, etc. Utilize financial acumen to develop cost models/should cost analysis and thoroughly understand key market drivers and how they affect price, availability, or supply chain logistics.

• Develop and manage procurement processes with the Macro business and vendor supply chain.• Develop and manage region specific evaluation and pre-qualification processes• Intelligent sourcing of local partners following the lead of the global vendor program.• Provide full lifecycle procurement and supply chain support to fulfill the needs of our client business (including mobilization and/or transition of suppliers on new business where required).• Assist in the development of the vendor database working collaboratively with Operations taking guidance from Central Procurement Function.• To support the bid and Operational team to ensure supplier selection is in line with the needs of the prospective client and Mace Macro's Supply Chain Strategy both in the region and globally.• To drive targeted vendor savings and strategic efficiencies within the supply chain by focusing on economies of scale that arise within the supply chain both locally and globally.• Provide commercial engagement and overview of vendor contracts and leases.• Support the business with the of flow information back to the center with benchmarking analysis across each service line.• Ensure that there is a clear understanding of the market place, pricing and cost models.• Work in collaboration with local Finance Manager to effectively transition supply chain providers pursuant to desired commercial model.• Assist operational team with communication of potential changes in the market place including statutory and head contract flow downs.• Be able to present both to clients and the senior management team. Monitor document library and inform owners of processes etc. requiring review.• To ensure that Macro's supply partners are operating to the highest standards of quality and compliance to local legislation.• Maintain a network of contacts within the industry from which supplier information can be gained

Develops, communicates and manages execution of sourcing and procurement strategies to support the international clients contract goals and objectives. Manages annual procurement budget and supplier base of vendors. Analyzes commodity and service requirements for clients international real estate portfolio. Creates requests for proposals (RFP) and reviews bids. Creates contract, negotiates terms, and implements services. Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors. Develops and implements nationwide strategies to optimize contract negotiations, contract renewals, invoicing and conducts visits to evaluate vendor performance. Resolves vendor disputes. Develops organization requirements regarding goods, services, supplies, equipment, etc.; establishes long-term and strategic procurement planning objectives. Prepares monthly reports of departmental activities. Serves as principal liaison between CBRE and client sourcing, procurement, legal and risk management departments. Manages and reports on related program KPI's and metrics. Provides support, coaching and leadership of other sourcing and procurement associates throughout the global network. Participates directly or indirectly, and supports account initiatives and processes.

Prepared ad hoc and financial reports to identify sourcing opportunities. Generated quarterly general ledger account analysis. Monitored spending and oversaw procurement card, Mastercard, and intranet procurement programs. Hired, trained, and supervised buyers and purchasing agents. Provided in-depth financial analysis for sourcing and feasibility initiatives, performing cost-benefit and financial modeling for bids, lease versus buy, and total cost of ownership, developing defined strategic sourcing

Worked with internal and client stakeholders in establishing, managing, and creating RFPs and analyzing purchasing projects. Directed $100M+ supplier performance management and development program. Established balanced scorecard selection metrics. Designed and implemented sourcing strategies and procurement plans, supporting account, corporate, and client objectives and executing detailed base-lining and spend analytics to orchestrate defined sourcing process.Solicited, evaluated, negotiated, and assisted in contract management for specific commodity / services supplier engagements, handling business in various categories. Negotiate and contract with outsourced service providers for Supplier Diversity initiatives/projects.

Managed $10 million dollars in annual procurement and contracts for college. Conducted the purchasing operation of the college including but not limited to, solicitation of bids, selection of vendors, and negotiation of purchase agreements and supervise buyers. Ensured the College's purchasing operations maximize the use of the College's software system as well as current technology in the field of purchasing. Worked with the Controller's office to maintain control over the college's fixed assets. Responsible for the distribution of materials and equipment as well as periodic disposal of surplus equipment. Supervised the operations of reproduction and duplication including determining equipment needs, maintenance needs, documentation of work received and preparation of internal reports relating to the cost of printing and duplicating. Also responsible for making recommendations for future process improvements. Evaluated the purchasing area on a periodic basis to ensure that maximum operational efficiency is achieved in the purchasing department and implemented change when necessary. Ensured that purchasing operations were conducted in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations as well as the College's policies and procedures. Prepared and also deliver periodic presentations regarding administrative support services and purchasing functions. Serve as supplier diversity coordinator.

Oversaw in excess of $20 million dollars in electronic inventory for organization. Executed strategic purchasing plans, driving cost reductions through improved on-time complete deliveries. Coordinated information between Sales, Marketing, Account Services and Fulfillment departments. Maintained data integrity for all purchased goods and provide suppliers' forecast as required. Supported strategic materials programs, including Material Cost Indexing (MCI) and Just-in-Time for clients BellSouth; Books are Fun, Worldcom, and Comcast. Maintained positive business relations with company suppliers and work with Sales and Client Services to plan production to meet expected sales volume. Worked with suppliers and shipping companies to orchestrate shipments of new, refurbished and defective inventory.

Responsible for all maintenance MRO procurement, expense negotiations, sourcing, and requisition handling for Medical Imaging corporate headquarters and various field locations. Formulated short and long-term procurement and facility operations involving all skilled trades such as maintenance, custodial services, construction and renovations. Negotiated and managed preferred vendors contracts for various services and products including travel related, office supplies, office computers, etc. Instrumental team member in successful Y2K communications and facility conversion. Facilitated corporate planning, formulate departmental budget and provide general direction for contract maintenance services. Manage all real estate and facilities functions for the U.S. operations, including 4-5 office leases. Monitored and controlled vendor adherence to schedule, negotiate vendor pricing and assured current pricing is competitive and supported the business plan. Served as the Corporate Diversity Supplier/Small Business Coordinator.

Supervised and performed the management of stock record warehouse functions ensuring receipt, storage and distribution of maintenance parts. Maintained records for parts review and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts, purchase requests and shipping documents. Analyzed statistical data to determine the effectiveness of technical edits. Reconciled problems in the automated supply accounting system. Issued compliance with current regulations and directives pertaining to financial inventory, accounting and stock funding. Developed purchasing methodologies and guidelines to ensure accurate inventory and financial consistency.