Robert Fair Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

I established an independent global sourcing-to-pay organization upon the divesture from The McGraw-Hill Companies; now I currently oversee all aspects of Contract Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Category Management (including Travel, Fleet, Office Supplies, and Marketing/Professional Services) and an $80 million Contingent Workforce Program. I develop the strategy and vision for an annual spend of $600 million with 10 direct reports, 90-100 indirect reports, and a $10 million operating budget.▶ Delivered cost savings of $3.1 million in 2018; consistently found ways to generate 10-15% budget savings YoY. ▶ Outsourced and unified the annual Contract Management function while expanding scope to include >2,100 supplier contracts (>$400 million), 1,000 author/publishing contracts, 2,500 express contracts (~$17 million), 18,000 permission requests, and 1,300 copyright registrations; decreased risk and processing turnaround time.▶ Merged the P2P function with Accounts Payable, creating one helpdesk, supplier enablement process and eliminated multiple buying channels.▶ Partnered with legal department on a major initiative to create contracts-on-demand for low-risk contracts (<$10,000) which decreased staff workload by over 60%▶ Built and implemented a third party managed Contingent Workforce program that shifted compliance liability in support of labor laws. This program impacted 64 temp agencies and 1,200 independent contractors and generated $500,000 in savings through an early pay discount.▶ Renegotiated an Amex Corporate Card Program that delivered a $2 million signing bonus in addition to a $700,000 annual rebate.▶ Renegotiated travel contracts delivering $1.4 million in annual savings.▶ Converted approximately 80% of total invoice volume to electronic resulting in a reduction in 2 FTEs and triggered a 5-10% early discount payment opportunity on total spend.

New York, Ny, Us

I managed a team of 13 procurement professionals responsible for the financial analysis and reporting of $700 million in supplier spend and RFP pricing/cost savings validation. I effectively managed key supplier relationships to optimize service and price, and led multiple high-profile projects to completion, on time and within budget. I also prepared RFP’s for numerous suppliers.▶ Developed corporate buying strategy for $2.4 billion in spend; established policy, standards, and guidelines to deliver best-in-class performance.▶ Project lead for a successful Global Procure-to-Pay System implementation (Ariba P2P); saved more than $8 million over 6 years. Expanded use to >3,000 employees worldwide.▶ Instrumental in negotiating a three-year Ariba software contract saving 20%.

New York, Ny, Us

▶ Directed system implementations and led strategic initiatives throughout numerous business units. Trained international employees to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policy.▶ Successfully built accounting structures and account conversions chart for acquisitions and divestitures, providing critical financial information to the business units.▶ Monitored Business Service Center $42M expense budget

New York, Ny, Us

▶ Led international and domestic financial and operational audits; disseminated findings to Senior Management.▶ Saved $100,000 by collaborating with Global Procurement to identify areas of non-compliance. Successfully performed GAP analysis with Procurement team on client contracts.▶ Analyzed Manufacturing Cost and developed revised workflow that dramatically reduced operational expenses and increased operating income.▶ Led project team to successfully reconcile spend and deliverables, verify defect resolution completion, and develop strategic solutions. Ensured control safeguards to protect corporate assets.▶ Improved systems and controls by implementing audit recommendations; co-recruited, trained, and motivated staff to boost morale and improve organizational performance.

Toronto, On, Ca

▶ I prepared time budgets, identified accounting issues, researched documents, and assisted client management with successful preparation and analysis of all SEC reporting requirements.▶ Worked in cooperation with Consumer Market Practice to audit, report, and service companies of all sizes (small-cap, mid, and large corporations).▶ Assisted in sourcing, hiring, and developing new KPMG staff as key member of core recruiting team.▶ Successfully developed audit strategies and executed audit engagement fieldwork. Effectively communicated with client senior management on emerging issues and major business developments.

Bs, Accounting

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