OPEN TO NEW OPPORTUNITIESInnovative purchasing and procurement leader with more than 25 years of demonstrated success managing both indirect and direct spend across multiple categories and industries including clinical research, medical devices, consumer products, footwear, and electronics. Highly transferable skills spanning domestic and global sourcing as well as supplier selection and negotiation with a focus on maximizing cost efficiency and improving bottom line profitability.NOTED SKILLS & ABILITIES• Demonstrated success managing both indirect and direct spend across multiple categories and industries including clinical research, medical devices, consumer products, footwear, and electronics.• Highly transferable skills spanning domestic and global sourcing as well as supplier selection and negotiation with a focus on maximizing cost efficiency and improving bottom line profitability.• Proven expertise in strategic operations including implementation of cost controls, detailed financial analysis, contract development, supplier evaluation and integration. • Adept at RFI and RFP development, distribution and material resource planning, conducting business reviews, supporting audits and overseeing logistics and transportation of sensitive, highly regulated materials and live animals.• A history of leading, cultivating and supporting top-performing cross-functional teams. Capable of building long term relationships with suppliers and clients to enhance overall quality, produce savings and increase revenue.
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Director Of ProcurementPrivia Health May 2023 - Oct 2023Arlington, Va, UsOversee Procurement Department. Focusing on corporate initiatives and supervising team members. Manage vendor selection & contracts. Work with various departments to Implement and manage Procurement process. -
Senior Category ManagerModerna Oct 2022 - Jan 2023Cambridge, Massachusetts, UsManaged Professional Services Strategic Sourcing activities : managed RFx projects, conducted vendor negotiations, contract review, cost savings, mentored co-op student, reviewed contracts for high spend vendors: MSA, PSA NDA, amendments, SOW. -
Procurement ConsultantBabson College Aug 2021 - Oct 2022Babson Park, Ma, UsManaged day to day Purchasing activities, reviewed contracts for high spend vendors: MSA, PSA NDA, managed RFx projects: both capital and operational. Managed Procurement projects: vendor reviews, on site walk throughs, trained new buyers. -
Strategic Sourcing ConsultantSdi International Corp Apr 2021 - Aug 2021Boca Raton, Fl, UsManaged R&D business requirements and led R&D sourcing projects (including RFx’s) and contracting, developed Master Services Agreements, Laboratory Services Agreements and Statements of Work as applicable to R&D categories for indirect/services agreements. -
Procurement ConsultantMerck Aug 2020 - Apr 2021Rahway, New Jersey, Us -
Sourcing ConsultantProcureability Jun 2020 - Aug 2020Jacksonville, Fl, UsManaged Procurement / Supply Chain process review and created and initiated best practices for operational and strategic functions. -
Senior Procurement ConsultantSalesforce Oct 2019 - Apr 2020San Francisco, California, UsSuccessfully managed a Procurement integration Project (ClickSoftware to SalesForce). Reviewed and re-negotiated existing vendor agreements to ensure continual supply of key goods and services during integration migration. -
Procurement Program SpecialistThermo Fisher Scientific Sep 2019 - Oct 2019Waltham, Ma, UsManaged project for Enterprise Travel Program. Developed and executed comprehensive purchasing strategy. Partnered with stakeholders to ensure requirements documentation. Performed bench-marking and mitigated risks. -
Strategic Sourcing Specialist - ContractIpsen Mar 2019 - Oct 2019Boulogne Billancourt, FrPartnered with key stakeholders (Marketing, Sales, Value & Access, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR) to source vendors across multiple categories. Led vendor selection process and negotiated agreements. Collaborated with Business Partners to get clear understanding of needs. Negotiated best value prices, terms, and lead times for services and goods. -
Procurement Contract Manager- ContractLantheus Medical Imaging May 2018 - Mar 2019Bedford, Massachusetts, UsSourced and negotiated purchase/delivery of materials and services in support of manufacturing and R&D. Led project teams and sourcing initiatives to reduce costs and improve reliability of supply. Managed RFPs and RFQs to ensure timely project completion and cost reduction. Managed contract negotiations and supplier selection. Oversaw implementation of new contract management system. Represented purchasing with other functions and led initiatives with cross-functional teams. Managed initiatives with Procurement and Supply Chain function. -
Category Manager - ContractBiogen May 2017 - Feb 2018Cambridge, Ma, UsCollaborated with cross-functional team of site-based operational staff and global category managers and analysts to develop sourcing strategies, execute the sourcing process, and negotiate contracts to meet site/client needs and corporate imperatives. Led global RFP initiative for industrial gases that resulted in $600K annual savings. Sustained relationships with site management clients to ensure Sourcing’s alignment with their objectives and position as a trusted business advisor for all major outsourced services. Led development and execution of robust site-sourcing strategies that aligned with respective global category strategies and complied with Global Procurement Policies. Developed category business process improvements, including enhancements to sourcing process and development and/or revision of key sourcing procedures. -
Procurement ConsultantHp Hood Llc Jan 2017 - May 2017Lynnfield, Ma, UsManaged assigned categories and partnered with internal and external stakeholders to ensure departmental sourcing strategies and objectives were met. Developed and executed strategic procurement initiatives. Provided direction and guidance to Procurement team members. Responsible for $80M+ annual spend. Managed RFP process, including review, analysis, vendor evaluation, and supplier management. Negotiated price agreements and ensured contract compliance and cost reduction. -
Indirect Spend Specialist: ContractRaytheon Jul 2016 - Jan 2017Arlington, Va, UsLed sourcing activities and executed strategies aligned with stakeholder goals and objectives. Fostered and maintained effective collaboration across the business areas, within Indirect Supply Chain, and across enterprise teams to ensure full integration of best practices to accomplish objectives. Developed, enhanced, and defined strategy for Enterprise Level Sourcing and Procurement activities in collaboration with the businesses and functions to drive singular company value. Managed strategic sourcing and planned negotiation of products, equipment, and services in support of all Raytheon businesses, determining best sourcing approach (fact-based negotiations, reverse auctions, RFx, etc.). -
Procurement Project Manager: ContractTakeda Oncology Aug 2015 - Jul 2016Cambridge, Ma, UsProvided robust project governance for successful execution of project deliverables for cost savings and project implementation. Managed Risk Mitigation project by partnering with senior management to identify critical vendors to create and implement a contingency plan to ensure uninterrupted supply of key material to support manufacturing.Defined and delivered supplier diversification program. Served as procurement and project liaison to ensure clear communication and understanding of project objectives, milestones, deliverables, roles, and responsibilities. -
Corporate Purchasing ManagerCharles River Laboratories Sep 2007 - Jun 2015Wilmington, Massachusetts, UsOversaw purchasing operations and strategic services for key categories, including Clinical, MRO, Lab Supplies, IT, Travel, and Freight. Managed indirect spend of $30M, staff of 4 direct reports, and 2 on-site vendors. Led supplier evaluation, sourcing, negotiations, and selection to achieve cost avoidance/control objectives across vendor network -
Strategic Sourcing ManagerBoston Scientific Feb 2004 - Sep 2007Marlborough, Ma, UsExpanded role to manage and strategic sourcing functions for all U.S. locations. -
Materials ManagerBoston Scientific Sep 2001 - Sep 2004Marlborough, Ma, UsPromoted to provide strategic and tactical leadership over all material management functions, including production planning, material forecasting, shipping, receiving, inspection, and delivery.
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Senior Buyer PlannerBoston Scientific Sep 1997 - Sep 2001Marlborough, Ma, UsRecruited to manage the planning, purchasing, tracking and reporting of 1,000+ SKUs of inventory across 5 product lines. Monitored and tracked product expiration dates with sole responsibility for the Directions for Use (DFU) and labels category. Developed reports for material purchases, production scheduling, inventory reduction, and product transfer.• Charged with a corporate-mandated initiative to control and reduce EXOB materials for an assigned product line. Reduced raw material inventory by $1.5M in 12 months. Achieved all milestones for the EXOB reduction targets for MRP, safety stock levels, reorder points, manufacturing, and processing.• Developed a formula for calculating staffing needs within shipping and receiving along with well-defined job functions, titles and timeframes which was adopted at 13 Boston Scientific plants worldwide.
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Merchandise ManagerStride Rite 1994 - 1996Waltham, Ma, Us -
Production Planner SchedulerStride Rite 1990 - 1994Waltham, Ma, Us
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Inventory ManagerConverse 1987 - 1990Boston, Ma, Us -
Production Planner / SchedulerConverse 1985 - 1987Boston, Ma, Us
Tom H. Education Details
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Merrimack CollegeHistory -
Austin Preparatory SchoolCollege Prep
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Tom H. attended Merrimack College, Austin Preparatory School.
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