Strategic IT Procurement: Self-motivated and independent, managing IT procurement and overseeing sourcing activities for materials and services.Primary Contact: Serve as the main point of contact for assigned business units.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with business managers, Legal, Risk Management, and other teams to streamline sourcing activities.Financial Analysis: Build and analyze financial models, presenting clear recommendations.Project Coordination: Develop, coordinate, and control multiple processes and projects to meet operational needs and deliver high customer service.Sourcing Activities: Manage requirements gathering, sourcing, issuing RFPs, proposal evaluation, contract negotiations, and administration.Strategic Planning: Execute the Frontier Strategic Sourcing Process, including strategic planning, scoping, bidding, contract execution, compliance, and supplier management.Vendor Management: Communicate effectively with vendors and internal partners, enhance service quality, and manage contracts.Contract Structuring: Structure contracts regarding pricing, performance measures, and breach remedies.Negotiation

.Category Supplier Management: Handle sourcing and contracting specific to category suppliers.Contract Revisions and Renewals: Work on contract revisions and renewals, including Gen AI and Predictive AI.Sourcing Events: Run sourcing events (RFXs), including supplier RFX development and leading supplier meetings.Subject Matter Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise during the sourcing process.Supplier Proposal Analysis: Analyze and recommend supplier proposals.Contract Management: Negotiate, structure, and manage contractual documents for Software & Applications/SAAS categories.Contract Implementation: Implement new contracts and amendments outside of sourcing events.Compliance: Ensure compliance with vendor risk and diversity requirements.Cost Efficiency: Drive cost efficiency to meet savings targets.

Change Management: Engaged in process improvements to drive sustainability and ensure smooth transitions during organizational changes.Site Assessment: Collaborated with the Controls team to deliver site assessment action items, assessing site conditions and identifying necessary actions.SAP e-Procurement Module Implementation: Supported change management efforts, collaborated with leadership, departments, and consultants, and developed User Productivity Kit (UPK) training documents.Risk Management/Assessment: Identified defects and gaps between SAP and FLNA requirements, communicated findings during testing, training, and deployment, and worked closely with the FLNA PGT Program Team.Workflow Development: Created workflow steps and instructions to streamline processes for efficiency.Value Stream Collaboration: Collaborated with Business Value Streams to align program activities with overall business goals.Knowledgebase Creation: Built an Implementation Knowledge Base for the internal team, documenting best practices and lessons learned.Challenged Group Thinking: Asked tough questions to ensure critical analysis and continuous improvement.Business Needs Assessment: Supported the implementation of new systems and programs to meet business needs.

Successful Project Delivery: Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.Enterprise Procurement: Managed procurement for critical IT infrastructure components, including servers, data storage devices, networking equipment (firewalls, network switches, routers, access points), and modems.End-to-End (E2E) Process Management: Managed the entire procurement process in multiple projects, including identifying needs, negotiating pricing, managing risks, customizing contract terms, and emphasizing cost-saving measures and service quality.Effective Communication and Trust Building: Built strong relationships with various departments through active listening and negotiation, fostering collaboration.Indirect Category Management: Successfully oversaw multiple indirect categories, emphasizing cost savings and departmental cohesion.High-Value Procurement and Outsourcing: Led critical procurement and outsourcing deals across IT categories, conducting thorough product needs analysis.Vendor Management: Developed and managed supplier selection, onboarding, performance, and contract negotiations, ensuring quality and service excellence.Contingent Workforce Management: Managed contingent workforce effectively.Risk Management/Assessment: Identified and managed risks throughout the procurement process.Process Optimization: Guided RFP and RFI evaluations, driving industry efficiencies.SOW and SLA Expertise: Proficient in modifying Statements of Work (SOW), Master Statements of Work (MSOW), and Service Level Agreements (SLA) to optimize costs and services.Team Leadership: Managed small teams and third-party service providers, emphasizing safety training and vendor performance.Workflow Process Redesign: Contributed to workflow process improvements and supported change management during implementation.

Project Success: Proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget.Strategic Indirect Sourcing: Led multiple strategic sourcing projects, resulting in significant savings (e.g., Avaya: $450K, Aspect: $126K, Dell Hardware forecast: $110K).CPQ System Implementation: Played a key role in negotiating and implementing a successful Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) system, achieving savings exceeding $800K.Microsoft EA Renewal: Managed and negotiated Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) renewals, covering 365, Visio, Visual Studio, and Azure DevOps server. Analyzed spending patterns and recommended improvements.Document Storage Savings: Identified and negotiated savings in document storage (approximately $336K) through effective negotiation and platform optimization.Vendor Management: Managed vendor onboarding and maintained relationships related to pricing, deliveries, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and contract terms.Process Enhancement: Analyzed current operational processes and performance, recommending necessary improvements for efficiency.Contract Expertise: Experienced in drafting and creating addendums, contracts, Statements of Work (SOW), and Master Service Agreements (MSA).Team Leadership: Adept at managing cross-functional and remote teams.Stakeholder Engagement: Encouraged collaboration with multiple departments such as legal, IT, and procurement, focusing on an Agile environment for projects.

Project Success: Demonstrated track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget.Global Category Execution: Executed global categories and sourcing strategies to achieve broad business goals.Strategic Stakeholder Relationships: Developed excellent working relationships with strategic business stakeholders, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of business requirements.IT Labor Sourcing: Played a senior role in cross-functional teams related to IT labor.Business Prioritization: Met with stakeholder managers to understand business priorities and translated them into effective procurement plans.Management of Services: Managed services as a top vendor.Market Insight: Demonstrated understanding of industry trends and marketplace dynamics.Contract Expertise: Proficient in drafting and creating addendums, contracts, Statements of Work (SOW), and Master Service Agreements (MSA).Supplier Negotiations: Successfully negotiated with suppliers and vendors for favorable terms and competitive pricing.Strategic Supplier Relationships: Maintained strong relationships with key suppliers through a strategic relationship management program.Contract Review: Regularly reviewed existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure ongoing feasibility.Team Leadership: Adept at managing cross-functional and remote teams.

Project Success: Demonstrated track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget.Global Leadership: Skillfully led a team of nine international employees remotely.Enterprise Procurement: Managed the procurement of critical IT infrastructure components, including servers, data storage devices, networking equipment (firewalls, network switches, routers, access points), and modems.End-to-End (E2E) Process Management: Oversaw the entire procurement process in multiple projects, including identifying needs, negotiating pricing, managing risks, customizing contract terms, and emphasizing cost-saving measures and service quality.Oracle Cloud Procurement: Led the implementation of Oracle Cloud Procurement System, developing categories and templates.Strategic Sourcing: Developed and executed multi-year sourcing strategies for responsible spending categories.Contractual Expertise: Supported the development and execution of various contractual documents, including Non-Disclosure Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Software License Agreements, and Services Agreements.Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborated closely with key business stakeholders and supplier partners to understand current conditions and identify improvement opportunities.Enhancement Delivery: Prioritized and delivered enhancements to improve quality and productivity.Cost Savings: Led a large company integration, resulting in over $5 million in spend and identifying $500,000 in savings through strategic project management.Team Leadership: Adept at managing cross-functional teams and leading remote teams.Contract Negotiation: Experienced in contract negotiation, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement.ServiceNow: Utilized ServiceNow to track IT projects.

Project Success: Demonstrated ability to deliver successful projects within specified timelines and budgets.Vendor Management: Proficient in cost negotiations, performance evaluation, and Master Service Agreement (MSA) management, specializing in Telecom and Software procurement (including Avaya, Bentley, Dell, and MS365 Suite).Telecom Procurement: Responsible for procuring telecommunications equipment and services.Indirect/Direct Sourcing: Managed sourcing activities for both indirect (non-production) and direct (production-related) materials.Cost Reduction Strategies: Successfully reduced costs by managing unused phones and pagers.Fleet Management: Achieved monthly savings of $50,000 by optimizing fleet maintenance, fuel usage, and vehicle retirement.SE Warehouse Printer Management: Identified cost-saving opportunities, resulting in $250,000 savings during the first year.Oracle System Implementation: Trained personnel across various business lines (Finance, Legal, IT, Operations) for Oracle system implementation, collaborating with multiple departments to ensure successful adoption.Vendor Onboarding and Relationship Management: Oversaw vendor onboarding, negotiated pricing, managed deliveries, and ensured compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and contract terms.Process Improvement: Resolved issues impacting purchasing reliability, cost efficiency, and quality.Strategic Purchasing: Developed and implemented purchasing policies based on expert knowledge of market conditions and organizational goals.Team Leadership: Skilled in managing cross-functional teams, including remote teams.

Merchandise Procurement: Prioritized pricing and quality while utilizing Oracle Suite for procurement processes.Negotiation: Negotiated pricing, delivery terms, and quantities to align with company savings goals.Supplier Coordination: Contacted suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries, promptly resolving shortages and missed deliveries.

Subcontract Management: Oversaw subcontract agreements and conducted vendor evaluations for material demand analysis.Compliance Management: Managed team in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and initiated Supplier Quarterly Business Reviews.KPI Development: Developed and managed KPIs for the procurement team.Sourcing Strategies: Implemented sourcing strategies for a US Military project.