Rob Cox Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Mo, Us

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.

☑️Consulting with small to mid-sized firms that need assistance with procurement and sourcing process improvements.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mba, Finance And Strategy

Bs-Fin, Finance