Brent Perkins, C.P.M. Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

As a Sr. Global Strategic Sourcing Manager at Assurant, I am responsible for overseeing critical strategic commodities such as Legal, IT, Marketing, People Services (HR), Consulting Services, Training & Development, as well as SaaS Agreements for Categories Responsible. In this role, I perform the following key responsibilities:• Develop category strategies to enhance sourcing control and optimize procurement processes.• Successfully manage multimillion-dollar projects, RFx's, and negotiations, and drive substantial cost savings. • Work closely with Privacy and InfoSec teams to ensure compliance with DFD/DPA and GDPR requirements.• Demonstrate proficiency in contract redlines, partnering with Legal to draft and negotiate NDA's, SOW's, SaaS, and MSA’s.• Provide oversight for HR compensation, People Services, Training and Development, CX, and marketing deals. In the marketing domain, my responsibilities encompass website management, digital marketing, freelance and consulting programs, and handling a high volume of deals on a monthly basis.Through my leadership, we have achieved significant cost savings, streamlined operations, and enhanced supplier performance. My exceptional communication, negotiation, and project management skills have been instrumental in successfully executing multiple high-profile C-Level projects.

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

As a Procurement Category Manager at QTS, I held a pivotal role in managing critical strategic commodities, including Corporate Card, Legal, IT, Marketing, HR - People Services, Contingent Labor, Consulting Services, Training & Development, Travel, and Workday Implementation. Throughout my tenure, I achieved notable accomplishments and fulfilled key responsibilities, including:• Orchestrated the successful implementation of the Workday Procurement Module, overseeing all aspects from design to data management, testing, and training phases.• Fostered and nurtured relationships with Value Added Resellers (Var's) responsible for managing our Cisco deals, Microsoft, Vertiv, and other strategic partners. Managed Dell through an online direct catalogue.• Achieved significant consolidation of training efforts, introducing punch-out catalogs and securing a substantial 28% discount, resulting in cost savings exceeding $200K.• Skillfully negotiated with a consulting service provider to oversee a corporate digitization project and provide Six Sigma Greenbelt training, generating savings of over $330K in hourly charge rates throughout the project's duration.• Effectively managed travel-related suppliers, collaborating with United, Southwest, and Delta to leverage savings and point systems. Successfully renegotiated rates with high-usage hotels and the Travel Management Company (TMC) agreement, resulting in substantial cost savings exceeding $500K through waivers, rebates, flight points, and lower management fees.• Expanded the contract with the current credit card provider (PNC Bank) by an additional year and secured a 10 basis points increase in each spending tier, leading to a remarkable growth in rebate from $300K to over $700K.Throughout my tenure, I consistently demonstrated exceptional negotiation skills, adept supplier relationship management, and a keen ability to streamline processes and drive cost savings.

New York, Ny, Us

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager at Nielsen, I managed major strategic commodities, including Corporate/Purchasing Card ($120M), Banking ($1.2B), Fleet (1800+ Vehicles), Print Management ($5M), Professional Services and Contingent Labor globally ($10M). Throughout my tenure, I achieved significant accomplishments and fulfilled key responsibilities, including:• Successfully renegotiated contracts on a global scale, strategically consolidating spend across all regions to maximize leverage. This approach resulted in securing additional rebates, volume discounts, and conversion discounts, leading to impressive cost savings of over $10M over the contract term.• Simplified and provided clarity to a complex array of unmanaged programs and tools, enabling streamlined decision-making processes for senior management. Conducted Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and implemented Scorecards to track and assess performance effectively.• Implemented a true Managed Service Provider (MSP) model by partnering with Adecco and Fieldglass. This initiative involved consolidating 1099 consultants to reduce risk and merging a manual system with 35 suppliers into a single streamlined system, automating approvals. Estimated savings from this transformation amounted to approximately $700K.

New York, Ny, Us

In my role as the Strategic Sourcing & Operations Manager, I provided effective leadership to a SAP team comprised of 5 programmers, 4 project managers, 1 AP controller, Finance VP, and IT. Throughout my tenure, I achieved significant accomplishments and fulfilled key responsibilities, including:• Led the successful build-out of the sourcing module within SAP, overseeing various critical aspects such as data management, blueprinting, workflow design, approvals, and comprehensive testing. Collaborated closely with the Finance team and controller to establish UNSPC codes and build an efficient chart of accounts.• Managed the training initiatives and day-to-day processes, ensuring seamless implementation and effective problem management on a global scale.• Demonstrated strong leadership by overseeing regional leads in Mexico, Brazil, EU, and Asia, providing guidance and support as needed. Traveled to each region to ensure effective collaboration and smooth operations.• Developed comprehensive global requirements, SAP business design, business blueprints (workflow), master data frameworks, templates, data governance models, cutover activities, legacy integration strategies, reporting mechanisms, and business process and procedure development.• Conducted thorough analyses to identify potential gaps in systems and processes, recommending design changes and non-configuration solutions to enhance efficiency.• Took charge of managing all aspects of Global Sourcing data, including SAP business design, punch-out development, data governance, and training initiatives tailored to meet global sourcing requirements.Throughout my tenure, I consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, in-depth SAP expertise, and a commitment to driving efficiency and optimization within strategic sourcing and operations.

New York, Ny, Us

In my capacity as a Global Sourcing Manager, I proactively pursued cost savings initiatives across various direct spend categories, including Off-Shore Outsourcing, Professional Services, Call Centers, 3rd Party Market Research providers, Field Data Acquisition, Fleet, Hardware, Temporary Labor, and Consulting. I spearheaded these efforts to drive enterprise-wide savings, resulting in a commendable $20M in team savings.Throughout my tenure at Nielsen, I consistently exhibited strong leadership qualities, exceptional negotiation skills, and a proven track record of delivering cost savings and process optimization on a global scale. I cultivated a reputation for excellence among internal customers and successfully engaged with management at all levels across different geographical regions.

Manage all Service negotiations and contracts. Direct responsibility to manage our Fleet program (887 vehicles), MRO, IT, special projects, cost savings initiations with current suppliers, Manage 44 short line railroads in the US and Canada.Negotiation – Negotiates with suppliers in major commodities to obtain the best terms and conditions and cost for the company. Sourcing –Collaborates with users throughout the company to identify their specific needs and coordinates sourcing initiatives. Leads the supplier selection process. Interviews supplier representatives, investigates supplier capabilities, and verifies supplier financial stability.Contract Management - Keeps abreast of the legal aspects of the purchasing process through an understanding of contract language, Business Law, the Uniform Commercial Code, and other statutes and regulations.

Madison, Wi, Us

Negotiation - Negotiates and sells implementation strategies, Identifies topics for negotiation. Prepares, releases and reviews formal Requests for Proposals (RFP's). Negotiates exceptions to terms and conditions, milestones and performance requirements.Supplier Management - Develop supplier performance programs in Excel. Specific evaluation criteria include; administrative process, management attitude, customer service, technology capabilities, and quality control programs. Identifies and utilizes opportunities for Minority/Women Owned suppliers. Intermediate Excel Skills.Sourcing - Leads sourcing teams to define product needs. Collaborates with users throughout the company to identify their specific needs and coordinates sourcing initiatives. Leads the supplier selection process. Interviews supplier representatives, investigates supplier capabilities, and verifies supplier financial stability.Contract Management - Consults with Legal on all contracts, agreements, SOW, and RFx’s. Evaluate and track adherence to contracts and agreements. Keeps abreast of the legal aspects of the purchasing process through an understanding of contract language, Business Law, the Uniform Commercial Code, and other statutes and regulations. Other areas of responsibility: OA Sarbanes-Oxley Lead, Strategic Sourcing P-Card Manager and Sourcing Continuity Plan Lead.

Madison, Wisconsin, Us

Lincoln, Alabama, Us