Ryan Connor Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

● Responsible for defining and implementing sourcing plans for goods and services used in corporate and manufacturing operations in the US and Canada. ● Create and execute RFP’s, manage supplier performance to contracts, and identifies competitive supplier options. ● Negotiate pricing and contracts, coordinate directly with Plant Managers, Corporate, and addresses and escalates supplier performance issues.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

● Responsible for the procurement and contracting of research, administrative and travel goods and services. Managed multiple complex projects concurrently.● Provided procurement advice, coordination, direction and service to University departments involved in the planning of procurement activities. Communicated specialized procurement information with clarity and diplomacy with University departments. Negotiated favorable contract terms, pricing, and delivery. ● Developed statement of works for solicitations, analyzed quotations/proposals, including price and cost analysis; selected or recommended suppliers; and interviewed prospective suppliers. Performed the analysis, documentation, and recommendation of large dollar purchase requests. Reviewed and revised contracts. Finalized procurements according to standard University practices including addressing requirements and guidelines imposed by city, state, and federal regulations. ● Evaluated and processed contract requests, examining the request for clarity, appropriateness of purchase, and bid specifications. Determined client expectations, develop timelines that satisfy the purchase requirements and clarify scope of work documents. Negotiated contracts including business, legal, commercial terms and conditions for services and products including special events, marketing, public relations, creative services, and HR services. ● Advised and directed departments as appropriate to the use of University strategic and preferred supplier contracts. Advised clients in the formulation of bid specifications. Assisted in the evaluation of supplier quotations/proposals and facilitate supplier selection.

Greater Chicago Area

● Developed and negotiated professional services contracts; negotiated terms with vendors for contract renewals and amendments to existing contracts. Successfully lowered costs on multiple contracts.● Performed standard procurement responsibilities for small order, formal bid, and request for proposal (RFP) from advertisement and pre-proposal meeting to evaluation and award. Revised requisitions and specifications, and created purchase orders using Oracle ERP system and J.D. Edwards OneWorld.● Worked with State’s Attorney’s Office to develop contracts in accordance with federal, state, and county procurement laws. Complied with changes in County Procurement ordinances and policies, as well as elements of contract law as applied to Cook County Procurement processes.● Performed market research to justify sole source claims and product information.● Responded to vendor inquiries, and answered or obtained answers from using departments.● Tabulated bids to award contracts to winning bidders. Obtained necessary vendor background check information prior to contract execution.● Licensed as Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB). Participated in 60 contact hours NIGP training.

Greater Chicago Area

● Created County Clerk Scope of Work and full Request for Proposals and coordinated RFP process. Coordinated communication between Clerk, County Purchasing, and vendors. Administrated proposal evaluations. Requested best and final offers; negotiated contracts.● Reviewed vendor performance with using departments; withheld payments to elicit better vendor performances.● Compiled Election Department spend patterns over four-year election cycle to schedule future procurements and prepare Budget documents.● Researched best practices and performed market research. Investigated solutions to operational issues within the Clerk’s office.● Communicated with vendors, County Purchasing, and the Comptroller’s office regarding vendor payments and services.● Procured goods for the office, from small office supply purchases to vehicle purchases.● Assisted Deputy County Clerk in creating and amending the annual budget. Created or updated Budget-related reports for the Purchasing Director and Clerk’s administration showing changes in account totals and comparisons of various County offices.● Responsible for completing all contract amendments.