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Guelph, On, Ca

Canada

Managed end-to-end sourcing for $200M technology supplier portfolio, handling negotiations, contract execution, and supplier relationships to drive cost savings and optimize performance. Developed strategic sourcing strategies and resolved complex contract issues while aligning with company risk objectives and advocating internally and with suppliers.• Negotiated landmark deals with key suppliers, contributing to team achievement of 10% reduction in costs.• Recognized with supply chain optimization award for spearheading data analytics initiative uncovering redundancy in 3rd-party data providers and leading to $10M+ in operational cost savings. • Instituted evaluation framework supporting internal key performance indicators (KPIs) and presented quantitative metrics in Power BI data visualization.• Developed and nurtured strong supplier relationships, ensuring accountability through comprehensive contract management and detailed should-cost market analysis.• Concluded high-value contracts with new and existing vendors, securing favorable terms that enhancedcompany financial performance.

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for $80M professional services contract portfolio from RFx through execution, ensuring alignment with AT&T goals, mitigating risks, and driving cost savings. Acted as subject matter expert in data analytics, leveraging cost analysis and operational insights to shape effective negotiations and enhance operational efficiencies.• Achieved 10% annual cost reduction across diverse supplier portfolio through close collaboration with internal stakeholders. • Managed end-to-end sourcing process, from proposal to contract execution, mitigating risk by ensuring contract clauses adhered to internal guidelines.• Established enterprise-level rate card to benchmark information technology (IT) professional service negotiations, using domestic / offshore project and outsourcing programs, sourcing research, and selection processes, including requests for proposal / information / quotation (RFP / RFI / RFQ).• Averaged 100 statements of work annually

Toronto, Canada Area

Orchestrated procurement processes for all domestic and offshore professional services vendors, aligning project management office (PMO) requirements with vendor capabilities.• Completed should-cost analyses of vendor rates versus market.• Developed enterprise resource plan database, forecasting quarterly vendor project requirements.• Reviewed and finalized orders, verifying alignment with PMO technical requirements.• Created purchase orders for securing necessary goods and services from vendors.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Implementation and Support manager of CRM, Project Management and ERP applications, closely coordinating with key stakeholders to ensure effective software support and training while maintaining data integrity and integration across systems. • Implementation project manager, aligning corporate objectives with system requirements. • Coordinated cross-functional teams and key stakeholders, gathered requirements, provided updates, and ensure alignment throughout the implementation process. • Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for end-users, enhancing software adoption and ensuring effective utilization of new systems • Collaborated with key stakeholders to understand reporting needs and enhance data-driven decision-making across the organization. • SQL Database Manager, reporting development, conducted data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for business improvement. • Manager, establishing contract management system of records. • Management of Systems Specialists.