Consultant
Jacksonville, Fl, Us
ProcureAbility, formerly Denali Group, provides procurement organizations with access to a comprehensive range of resource options: everything from large scale consulting projects to unbundled resources, plus additional value through leading-edge methodologies, the latest best practices, and specialized supply chain insight and advice.Client Specific:• Identified ~$100M (33%) in savings on an annual spend of ~$300M using a formal RFP and negotiation process for a Fortune 500 public power utility during a disaster relief effort• Expedited a client procurement process of identifying, evaluating, and down-selecting a new supplier base from a normal ~6 month time frame to a 6 week window, while also creating 5% ($11M) in savings through productivity initiatives and negotiation tactics • Developed category management skills by identifying purchasing needs, communicating with vendor executives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, legal, etc.)Analytics:• Regularly created excel models for large sets of data to determine trends, outliers, and cost savings• Generated graphics to best visualize data sets and trends identified in analysis using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Think Cell Project Management:• Experience managing multiple work streams for a variety of stakeholders at the client site• Collaborated with Analysts and Senior Analysts to create gate review decks for supply chain and sourcing initiatives throughout the life cycle of a projectAuthored Blogs• https://procureability.com/supplier-relationship-management-srm-the-human-connection/• https://procureability.com/the-importance-of-cross-functional-communication-in-purchasing/