Category Manager for all suppliers in Burlington Stores for our internal IT Dept for Stores and Corporate. Wrote and initiated RFPs, analyzed data, and led teams for all hardware, software, and professional services for all of the RFx engagements. As a procurement lead, I acted , as a liaison for contracting between the supplier and Burlington stores in negotiations.• Led a cross functional team that realized a 25% savings in switching our Customer service Support program to a web based solution• Worked with the IT department and realized a 9% savings in our Novell License renewals.• Led a cross functional team with the IT department that realized a 13% savings in Data and network infrastructure, and bundled in our new Phone switch in 2 locations to realize an extra 5% on the back end for the hardware and Software.• Led cross functional team to source, install and integrate Ariba Spend Analytics and Contract tool to help realize new opportunities and establish contracting practices in our internal environment

Hardware Category Manager for all suppliers in Unisys for both internal as well as supporting external customers. Wrote and initiated RFPs and RFIs, analyzed data, provided awards to suppliers based on a spend of $300 Million dollars globally.• Delivered 13% savings on all Desktops and laptops for all OEM hardware Unisys purchases globally• Provided support for Hurricane Sandy to assist NY City Transit authority to get Hardware into NY to assist in the restoration of the NYC Transit infrastructure.• Led RFP for Knowledge Management System Software to assist global help desk for internal and external customers. Results yielded an additional 12% reduction in labor costs.

Sourcing and Purchasing Manager for computer and enterprise hardware throughout North America, with a yearly spend of over $120M. Managed RFQ, RFI and bid process for establishing new vendors , negotiated cost reductions,and worked closely with legal to author new contracts.

Sourcing and Purchasing Manager for Oscilloscope Manufacturing Company. Managed RFQ and bid process for establishing new vendors and reducing costs on specific categories. Established vendors, negotiated contracts, purchased existing and new custom-order parts for new products in the design, manufacturing and product launch phases.

Senior Sourcing Manager for company’s private label product lines, America’s Choice and Master’s Choice, negotiating contracts with potential suppliers, as well as being a key member in the development of new product launches, and product redesigns. Developed forecast of existing product sales to prove business models and cases to validate line extensions or redesign of products. Applied Marketing research tools to forecast possible new products, and find seasonal items that would be advantageous for A&P to develop