Rob Cox

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Vice President Vendor Relationship Management @ Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
St. Louis, MO, US
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I am a results-oriented operations executive with over 25 years of proven experience in strategic procurement, supply chain management, and M&A integration. Throughout my career, I have successfully led high-performing teams and large-scale projects that drive operational efficiencies, cost savings, and organizational growth. My expertise spans industries including healthcare, mining, and manufacturing, where I have consistently delivered multimillion-dollar savings and optimized procurement functions to meet evolving business demands.Currently serving as Vice President of Enterprise Procurement at Centene Corporation, I manage a $6.2B procurement portfolio and have driven more than $140M in cost savings through strategic sourcing, vendor management, and procurement process optimization. I have been instrumental in guiding procurement transformations and leading cross-functional teams during M&A integrations, capturing synergies of over $100M across multiple acquisitions.My approach combines a keen understanding of financial strategy, supply chain transformation, and vendor relationship management to create sustainable value for organizations. I thrive in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments and have a proven track record of scaling operations, improving internal processes, and fostering a culture of high performance.With a strong foundation in risk management, contract negotiation, and data-driven decision-making, I am passionate about delivering impactful results and collaborating with leaders across functions to drive organizational success.If you're looking for an experienced leader who can elevate procurement operations, optimize costs, and streamline supply chains, let’s connect and explore how I can contribute to your organization’s success.#𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 #𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 #𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 #𝗠&𝗔𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 #𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 #𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 #𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸

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Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

Reinsurance Group Of America, Incorporated

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Vice President Vendor Relationship Management
St. Louis, MO, US
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rgare.com
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4288
Rob Cox Work Experience Details
  • Reinsurance Group Of America, Incorporated
    Vice President Vendor Relationship Management
    Reinsurance Group Of America, Incorporated
    St. Louis, Mo, Us
  • Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers
    Area Representative And Owner
    Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers May 2024 - Present
    Greater St. Louis
    ☑️Developing the Eastern Missouri market for future franchise owners as an Area Representative for FYZICAL.☑️Planning to open multiple centers in 2025 and 2026 as the Owner.☑️Plan to achieve successful market expansion and business growth through strategic planning and execution.
  • Self Employed
    Independent Consultant
    Self Employed 2024 - Present
    ☑️Consulting with small to mid-sized firms that need assistance with procurement and sourcing process improvements.
  • Centene Corporation
    Vice President, Enterprise Procurement
    Centene Corporation 2015 - 2023
    St. Louis, Mo
    As Vice President of Enterprise Procurement, I was responsible for leading the procurement function during a period of significant growth at Centene Corporation. I oversaw the procurement organization with a focus on cost optimization, procurement strategy, and supplier management. I led the team through numerous acquisitions, streamlined procurement processes, and developed data-driven strategies to support company growth.☑️𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Achieved $𝟭𝟰𝟬𝗠 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 through category management, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiations. ☑️𝗠&𝗔 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: A Integration: Led procurement integration efforts for 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, capturing 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 $𝟭𝟬𝟬𝗠 by harmonizing procurement strategies and aligning supplier relationships.☑️𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Spearheaded the development and implementation of 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 and purchasing functionalities, elevating procurement's role in strategic decision-making.☑️𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Developed and managed robust 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 that improved supplier performance, reducing procurement costs for critical products.☑️𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Grew the Enterprise Procurement team from 𝟴 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬𝟬 members, ensuring high performance and alignment with the company’s vision.
  • Peabody Energy
    Director, Supply Chain Management — Americas
    Peabody Energy 2012 - 2015
    Saint Louis, Mo
    In this role, I led the procurement and supply chain management functions across Peabody Energy’s U.S. operations, focusing on optimizing supply chain efficiency and driving significant cost savings. I oversaw procurement, sourcing, and vendor management for mining operations across a seven-state region.☑️𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 & 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Delivered $𝟭𝟱𝗠 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 and identified $𝟮𝟱𝗠 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, optimizing supply chain processes.☑️𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴: Directed procurement and strategic sourcing efforts across the Americas region, enhancing supply chain processes and reducing operational costs.☑️𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Coordinated the integration of procurement operations after a corporate reorganization, ensuring seamless transitions and maintaining operational efficiency.☑️𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Led a team of 𝟮𝟱 across 𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, overseeing procurement operations and ensuring performance aligned with company goals.☑️𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Developed and executed 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 strategies to stabilize the supply chain, including hedging programs for key materials.
  • Peabody Energy
    Director, Supply Chain Management — U.S. Operations West
    Peabody Energy 2010 - 2012
    Saint Louis, Mo
    I managed procurement and supply chain operations for Peabody Energy’s Western Region, which included overseeing a $𝟰𝟬𝟬𝗠 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 and optimizing sourcing strategies for major mining operations and IT departments in Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming.☑️𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Improved procurement operations, delivering 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 and optimizing sourcing strategies for mining and IT operations.☑️𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Implemented 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 that enhanced supply chain efficiency and reduced operational expenses across the region.☑️𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Managed a team of 𝟭𝟮 across 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, overseeing procurement operations and supplier relationships.☑️𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴: Developed and implemented strategic sourcing initiatives that contributed to cost savings and enhanced procurement processes.☑️𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Fostered strong supplier relationships, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness in procurement operations.
  • Peabody Energy
    Director, Projects & Contracts — Supply Chain Management
    Peabody Energy 2009 - 2010
    Saint Louis, Mo
    I led procurement for major capital and operational expense projects within Peabody Energy's U.S. coal mining operations. This included managing the bidding, planning, and contract negotiations for large-scale projects, ensuring that all procurement activities aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.☑️𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Managed procurement for large-scale capital projects, ensuring efficient and cost-effective execution of major mining initiatives.☑️𝗕𝗶𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Directed a team of 6 to develop bids and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with company standards and timelines.☑️𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: Developed strategic sourcing strategies that enhanced procurement efficiency for large-scale projects.☑️𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 & 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Managed budgets for capital projects, delivering cost-effective solutions while ensuring alignment with financial objectives.☑️𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Identified and mitigated risks in procurement processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
  • Peabody Energy
    Management Associate — Executive Development Program
    Peabody Energy 2006 - 2009
    Saint Louis, Mo
    As part of the Executive Development Program, I gained experience across various departments including finance, planning, and supply chain. I worked closely with senior leadership on high-priority initiatives that contributed to strategic business planning and operational efficiency.☑️𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Rotated across multiple departments, contributing to high-level business development and operational efficiency projects.☑️𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 &𝗮𝗺𝗽; 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Played a key role in capital development planning, forecasting, and cost savings tracking, which supported company growth strategies.☑️𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Assisted in implementing process optimization and improving capital management practices.☑️𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Collaborated across departments to enhance internal benchmarking and business development modeling.
  • Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.
    Senior Financial Analyst - Mba Internship
    Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. 2005 - 2006
    Saint Louis, Mo
    During my MBA internship, I worked with the 𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺, providing financial analysis and benchmarking for U.S. wholesalers. I also supported financial reporting and strategic analysis for senior management.☑️𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 & 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Analyzed financial and operational performance for U.S. wholesalers, providing insights into profitability and expense management.☑️𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Developed financial models to assist in strategic decision-making, supporting senior management with key business insights.☑️𝗠𝗕𝗔 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Gained hands-on experience in financial strategy and analysis during the Executive Development Internship Program.
  • Baxter Healthcare
    Senior Financial Analyst
    Baxter Healthcare 1998 - 2004
    Deerfield, Il
    I provided business and market analysis for Baxter International, supporting the company’s 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 and 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 efforts. I also developed financial forecasts and prepared reports for senior management.☑️𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: Conducted market analysis to support financial planning and investor relations, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making.☑️𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Developed 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 that informed the company’s long-term growth strategy.☑️𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Produced financial reports and forecasts for senior management and board presentations.☑️𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Managed financial planning functions, overseeing analysis and reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate data for decision-makers.
  • Campus Favors
    Owner
    Campus Favors 1996 - 1998
    Bloomington, In
    ☑️I operated a business on the Indiana University campus selling favors to student organizations; achieved annual sales of over $20,000 per year; successfully sold business achieving an return on capital of 30%.☑️This was a great opportunity to utilize my entrepreneurial spirit and provided a foundation for future roles within finance and operations.

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