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California, United States

Shanghai, Shanghai, Cn

Waltham, Ma, Us

• Supports and promotes the internal business groups with supplier/supply chain rationale and direction•Delivers on key objectives (Annual Operating Plan - AOP), delivery, quality, service, cost, innovation, and growth commitments for Division Procurement.•Responsible for monthly Value Capture reports, monthly communication plan on initiatives impacting the region•Serves as point of escalation for sites with supplier issues; manage resolution with appropriate functions•Drives process optimization and best practices•Supports regulatory compliance activities: internal tracking systems, audit requirements, internal change controls, etc.•Collaborates with Site to gather Category Strategy and Sourcing requirements, gain sign-off on supplier selections and awards•Rationalizes and uses the vendor base on a category basis, measure and improve "compliance" to the corporate contracts•Provides strategic leadership and direction to the operational (site) procurement groups to support overall goals for performance including Right First Time (RFT), On Time in Full (OTIF), Purchase Price Variance (PPV) savings targets, and Quality Assurance•Partners with key internal functions (e.g., COE’s ) to ensure categories strategies will be identified and implemented in accordance with COE’s Support and implement category strategy •Mentors and develops staff through coaching and development, implements talent initiatives to improve Employee Involvement Survey results

Waltham, Ma, Us

•Built a highly effective Procurement Department, leading the team of Direct and Indirect Buyers, using our MRP system to plan, execute, and ensure timely receipt of materials, working closely with cross functional teams to continuously improve service levels. Motivate and develop staff to optimize performance and professional growth. Set department priorities, implement and track progress.•Establish and maintain procurement practices and policies to ensure honest, fair and ethical relationships with vendors. Keep abreast with regulatory changes which may affect purchased materials.•Support site manufacturing activities in all aspects of purchased materials in close coordination with all stakeholders, including at least sourcing, planning, production, distribution, sales, and finance. Role specific objectives include cost savings projects, payment terms improvement, inventory optimization, supplier assessment and rationalization, supplier risk assessment and spend under contract.•Track and communicate performance of key metrics, driving counter measures and corrective actions.•Be the subject matter expert on site-specific requirements, volumes and pricing as well as local market intelligence to influence category strategy development and supplier negotiations to the benefit of the site.•Effectively manage site projects related to supplier and material changes.•Interface with the relevant corporate sourcing teams to drive improvements to all key procurement metrics, support growth, and mitigate risk.•Represent the supply chain organization as needed at site and supplier meetings.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Developing and executing sourcing strategies grounded in a thorough understanding of supply markets and delivers significant, sustainable reductions in cost per corporate goals.Recommending and driving continual improvement to maximize process efficiencies.Conducting cost benefit analysis for identifying strategic sourcing recommendationsDeveloping, leading, and improving pSemi’s procurement process for all commoditiesNegotiating and reviewing procurement contracts and providing advice on commercial transactions.Collaborating with suppliers and internal resources to build and maintain data sourcesCollaborating with internal business partners to understand and leverage strategic requirements and roadmaps with foundry and material suppliers. Partner with management to develop and implement strategies.Developing and delivering competitive cost evaluations and benchmarksManaging the supply base including contract management, business reviews and development of strategies for on-going improvements in business performanceDeveloping benchmarks comparing pSemi’s purchasing costs to our competitors and the marketplacePreparing and presenting cost competitive reports to all levels of managementProviding relevant industry cost information to buyers to assist them in negotiations and maintenance of various catalogs.Defining, leading and directing the execution of the strategic sourcing process, including analyzing spend, defining requirements, developing a strategy, evaluating proposals, building should-cost models, and developing evaluation criteria/scorecards to facilitate supplier selection negotiating, awarding and implementing contracts.

San Diego, Ca, Us

• Support Facilities, IT Hardware and Software, IT Services, IT Cabling, Human Resources, EH&S, Security and projects• Manage the Indirect Procurement Purchasing group (19) and functions• Utilize expertise in Facilities, Construction and Corporate Services procurement (to include Human Resources, IT, Security, et. al.).• Support cross function companies within General Atomics. Negotiated a $27M hanger and $4m warehouse building for GA’s ASI Division. • Negotiated a 5 year Microsoft Agreement valued at $32M, • Negotiate rates and terms with temporary agencies to support job-shoppers• Purchases parts, materials, equipment, goods, and services necessary to support a contract, subcontract or an internal organization.• Reviews quotations and proposals and may conduct intermediate procurement negotiations.• Validates purchase requisitions, develops and solicits bids, analyzes and evaluates responses, negotiates prices and other terms, monitors delivery, and maintains necessary records.• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable government regulations.• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.• Identify, develop and select qualified suppliers.• Evaluate supplier reliability and performance.• Coordinate competitive and sole source procurements to meet required purchase dates and prepares required support documentation.• Review and analyze suppliers' bids. Performs cost and/or price analysis.• Conduct major procurement negotiations involving agreements on terms and conditions as well as prices and schedules.• Participate in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customers.• Follow up, expedite, and negotiate changes relative to delivery and supplier performance.• Maintain professional relationship with internal and external customers and suppliers.• Provide advice to professional or technical staff on purchasing matters.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Manage the indirect procurement purchasing group and functions

San Diego, Ca, Us

Carlsbad, Ca, Us

•Negotiate and manage 4 of the EMS box build project•Liaison between project management, engineering and the supply chain group on 2 commercial programs•Negotiate complex contracts for IT Hardware (approximate spend $54M)•Oversee the cable commodity which included negotiations, manage and report spend to upper management •Negotiate and oversee global spend on Cisco, HP and Juniper products, 12 month spend over $22M•Negotiate lease terms on co-lo data centers in North America•Manage buyers supporting the IT/facilities commodities•Report cost savings for 2013 YTD of over $5M•Negotiate specification on network and coax cabling, cabinets and racking, UPS’s, generators •Negotiate and oversee the IT services (approximate spend $33M) •Negotiate complex statements of work, price, schedule and other contract terms•Analyze proposals and present findings to upper management and end users•Interact with all levels of Via Sat’s and supplier management to develop sourcing strategies•Manage and support the MRO buying functions, including office supplies and café services

Palo Alto, California, Us

•Negotiate complex contracts for test equipment, facilities, corporate services, security, and IT•Negotiate procurement and contract requirements for new and remodel $40 million global construction projects•Manage the procurement integration of the $3.7B acquisition of Net Logic into the Broadcom procurement system. Including the integration of over 600 suppliers, 4000 purchase order lines, training and implementation of Broadcom’s procedures in regard to the requisition/PO process and the Purchase Card program•Negotiate lease terms on 37 co-lo data centers worldwide•Manage buyers supporting the Global Real Estate group.•Review leases for requirements in regard to maintenance and capital expenditures.•Review and manage procurement’s SOX requirements to assure compliance with policies and procedures•Manage the vendor qualification process that includes the documentation of the on boarding and off boarding of suppliers. Working closely with the legal department to assure legal compliance and assure all supplier financial requirements are met•Review spend analysis with department heads to establish short and long term needs •Oversee all bidding for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and APAC (Asia Pacific)•Oversee the bidding, negotiations, and implementation of Broadcom’s P-Card program, with an approximate spend of $10M•Manage and negotiate the test equipment and lab purchases of $68M•Negotiate specification on network and coax cabling, cabinets and racking, UPS’s, generators etc. 2011 budget of over $10 million dollars•Negotiate and oversee global spend on Cisco products (including phones and gear)•Manage the negotiations for food services, including breakaways and catering•Negotiate complex statements of work, price, schedule and other contract terms•Analyze proposals and present findings to upper management and end users•Interact with all levels of Broadcom and supplier management to develop sourcing strategies

Mountain View, California, Us

• Negotiate all North American site services/facility contracts• Negotiate short and long term contracts for IT equipment including cable and racks• Assist IT engineering in negotiation and defining global cabling specifications• Oversee all procurement and contract requirements for new construction sites• Negotiate with General and sub-contractors on all building issues• Procurement representative to the Sarbanes-Oxley audit team • Forecast yearly spend by locations (6)• Negotiate complex statements of work, price, schedule and other contract terms• Conduct extensive price and cost analysis• Analyze proposals and present findings to upper management and end users• Serve as a mentor for less experienced staff.• Interacts with all levels of Intuit and supplier management to develop sourcing strategies • Track and report cost savings• Signature authority for all contracts up to $500,000

Vista, Ca, Us

• Manage and negotiate the purchasing and contracts for materials for manufacturing of irrigation parts/products• Forecast yearly usage of manufactured and purchased parts• Manage and negotiate the purchasing and contracts for computer equipment, capital expenditures, long and short-term service/maintenance contracts• Manage the facilities maintenance, security and operational budgets and contracts• Ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained by analyzing and forecasting sales trends• Develop, implement, and manage procurement processes, policies and procedures

• Manage 5 cost centers with budget in excess of $12 million • Manage and procure over $20+ million of printed material for advertising and marketing• Manage and negotiate the purchasing and contracts for computer equipment, capital expenditures, long and short-term service/maintenance contracts, MRO and consumable items for over 244 stores, 3 distribution centers and the corporate office• Oversee the reconciliation of cost center accounts & inventory to the general ledger; manage variances• Provide operational oversight and evaluate the day-to-day operations of Procurement, Contracts, and Facility departments• Manage and maintain corporate & warehouse facilities over 400,000 sq. ft• Manage the facilities maintenance, security and operational budget• Create space planning for facility build-outs working closely with multiple contractors for building improvements/expansions• Develop, implement and manage procurement processes, policies and procedures• Supervise corporate operational and administrative staff• Interface with internal departments to determine requirements for purchased materials, services and contracts • Resolve billing and receiving discrepancies • Ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained by analyzing and forecasting sales trends• Negotiate IT hardware and software contracts. (Including P.O.S. systems and servers)

• Manage purchasing and materials activities in order to meet manufacturing objectives• Negotiate complex multi-year IT hardware and enterprise level software contracts with the input from IT management• Manage and procure printed media for the Marketing organization.• Administer contracts by monitoring vendor performance in order to ensure compliance• Negotiate suppliers agreements to ensure quality product, timely delivery and fair price• Purchase software and hardware for the development of computer software products• Perform vendor selection through site visits and analysis• Purchase and specify print material and print services• Coordinate production, assembly and customer fulfillment of products• Implement and manage inventory and purchasing modules of Oracle financial/accounting system• Track and maintain inventory of raw materials and finished goods• Serve as liaison to the off-site warehouses

Reston, Virginia, Us