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Woodbridge, Ct, Us

Woodbridge, Ct, Us

West Haven, Conntecticut

Manage the Purchasing Department, purchasing card program, and campus Duplication Center. Drive cost savings through strategic sourcing of high spend and high volume materials and services. Conduct University-wide, high profile, complex, contract negotiations. Managed risk exposure through effective contract negotiation. Established a contract tracking system including procedures for contract review and approval. Developed service contract templates. Increased purchasing card spend resulting in… Show more Manage the Purchasing Department, purchasing card program, and campus Duplication Center. Drive cost savings through strategic sourcing of high spend and high volume materials and services. Conduct University-wide, high profile, complex, contract negotiations. Managed risk exposure through effective contract negotiation. Established a contract tracking system including procedures for contract review and approval. Developed service contract templates. Increased purchasing card spend resulting in increased rebates and streamlined payment process. Continously improved processes by eliminating non-value added activities. Implemented new purchasing card expense reconciliation process and procedures. Develop and plan department budget. Exercise signatory authority to contractually bind the University in legal agreements . Procurement representative for the implementation of a new financial system. Show less

Direct the activities of the Global Sourcing Department responsible for managing strategic activities regarding suppler selection, pricing, supplier performance metrics, and business relationships with over 200 suppliers covering annual spend in excess of $140M. Coordinated the tactical activities of plant purchasing functions for 4 offsite manufacturing and distribution locations. Implemented an 8 step Strategic Sourcing Process to guide strategic sourcing activities. Established a formula… Show more Direct the activities of the Global Sourcing Department responsible for managing strategic activities regarding suppler selection, pricing, supplier performance metrics, and business relationships with over 200 suppliers covering annual spend in excess of $140M. Coordinated the tactical activities of plant purchasing functions for 4 offsite manufacturing and distribution locations. Implemented an 8 step Strategic Sourcing Process to guide strategic sourcing activities. Established a formula based system to establish standard costs based on comparing last price paid to previous standards. Increased the number of suppliers participating in EDI programs. Low Cost Country Sourcing to China and Mexico. Established contracts with commodity indexed pricing. Developed cost savings and project management tracking systems. SAP and Ariba sourcing tools experience. Show less

Established a Corporate Purchasing department to leverage indirect procurement activities on a global basis for a major marketing company with $1.3 billion in sales. Managed outsourcing activities for IT Hardware and Software, Human Resources, Treasury Services, Payroll Services, Office Supplies, Telecom VOIP, Telecom Call Recording, and UPS Small Parcel Freight. Established a contract management process using “Remedy” system software. Introduced strategic sourcing practices including reverse… Show more Established a Corporate Purchasing department to leverage indirect procurement activities on a global basis for a major marketing company with $1.3 billion in sales. Managed outsourcing activities for IT Hardware and Software, Human Resources, Treasury Services, Payroll Services, Office Supplies, Telecom VOIP, Telecom Call Recording, and UPS Small Parcel Freight. Established a contract management process using “Remedy” system software. Introduced strategic sourcing practices including reverse auctions resulting in significant savings. Developed a Vendor Management function to audit and monitor vendor performance. Achieved annualized saving in excess of $3 million by conducting strategic sourcing initiatives in areas such as Treasury, Payroll, Temporary Help, Telecom, IT, Facilities, Freight, Energy, etc. Managed the Purchasing Card program by adding new vendors, negotiating rebates and signing bonuses resulting $1.2 million contribution to the bottom line. Negotiated a $1 million increase to the credit line. Developed a Purchasing Manual and set policy regarding purchasing involvement and responsibilities. Show less

Manage procurement staff supporting the indirect and direct purchasing activities Research and Development, Medical Administration, and Facilities Departments. Managed outsourcing projects with major responsibility for Pharmaceutical Research and Development including FTE Contract Labor, Temporary Help, Office Supplies, Chemical Synthesis, Capital Equipment, Equipment Service Contracts, Safety Supplies, Industrial Gas, and Chemical Scale up achieving significant savings.

Managed direct materials spend in excess of $80 million in a high volume, MRP, JIT, pull system manufacturing environment. Achieved savings of $3 million by conducting strategic sourcing initiatives including reverse auctions while working with AT Kearney procurement consultants. Achievement savings in excess of $5 million over three year period based on negotiations, developing alternate sources, and value engineering. Supported R&D projects and strategic acquisitions. Responsible for… Show more Managed direct materials spend in excess of $80 million in a high volume, MRP, JIT, pull system manufacturing environment. Achieved savings of $3 million by conducting strategic sourcing initiatives including reverse auctions while working with AT Kearney procurement consultants. Achievement savings in excess of $5 million over three year period based on negotiations, developing alternate sources, and value engineering. Supported R&D projects and strategic acquisitions. Responsible for integrating the purchasing activities of new company acquisitions including rationalizing supplier base, transferring tooling, and ensuring production schedules were met. Conducted this activity for the acquisition of 3 companies. Kaizen Facilitator – performed Kaizen events in plastic molding, stamping, machined parts, and warehouse operations achieving significant process improvements and cost avoidance. Show less