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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name
Mequon, WI Street Address
EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLESENIOR CATEGORY MANAGERStrategic leader adept at optimizing supply chain efficiency, negotiating favorable terms with suppliers, and implementing innovative strategies to drive cost savings and operational excellence across an organization. Experienced Strategic Sourcing Leader with a track record of driving impactful procurement strategies, particularly in the global category of Technology hardware, software, and services. Skilled in all facets of strategic sourcing, from spend analysis to supplier negotiations, with a focus on achieving cost reduction and optimizing supplier relationships. Possessing strong analytical and communication abilities, adept at collaborating with internal stakeholders to align technology and infrastructure strategies with business goals to drive innovation across the organization. Core competencies:Vendor ManagementCritical ThinkingContract NegotiationsCost SavingsSoftware Right SizingCreative Problem SolvingFinancial AnalysisProcess ImprovementStrategic PlanningData-Driven Decision MakingContract ManagementPerformance Business ReviewsProject ManagementMetrics & KPI DevelopmentAsset OptimizationWORK EXPERIENCESilgan Containers, Oconomowoc, WI 03/23 03/24Procurement Manager,Managed over $40M in spend including IT, Wireless, HR, Travel and Fleet, including IT Software and Service contracts with Workday, Broadbean, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Egencia, Cvent, WEX, & Enterprise. Consolidated and negotiated multiple HR divisional software license contracts into new single corporate MSAs improving flexibility and reduced annual expenses by over $250K. Negotiated wireless contracts and new company policy reducing TCO by 15%. Developed, led, & Negotiated Travel RFP reducing Platform and annual Hotel Expenses by over 30%. Championed and created a new Company Fleet Vehicle Policy that saved over $500K in annualized costs. Brookdale Senior Living, West Allis, WI 05/19 03/23 Senior Procurement ManagerManaged over $250M in CAPEX and OPEX across 680 locations. Collaborated with key stakeholders on various IT projects like OKTA, Coupa, Zoom, Microsoft, Workday, DocuSign, Calero, Engie, and others to develop strategies, strategic solutions, and build future roadmap. Implemented Process Changes & MBRs to drive 18% improvement against defined Service KPIs. Leveraged Coupa AI Spend Management Software Contract renewal, saving over $400K. Developed, Negotiated, & led project to replace critical life safety systems SaaS provider at multiple facilities, resulting in improved services and reduced CAPEX & OPEX by over 25%. Mitigated Risk by securing new IT Wireless and POTS line Fire Life Service Project for 680 Locations. Worked with and negotiated IT and Legal on Zoom Beta Test Phone Service Agreement. Candidate's Name LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE PAGE 2 OF 2 Kohls Corporate, Menomonee Falls, WI 09/18 05/19 Strategic Sourcing Manager Consultant (10-month contract) Consulted and/ led negotiations of new IT Software and SaaS renewals. Acted as a liaison between many internal business teams and supply partners to deliver higher levels of service at a lower cost. Analyzed and Negotiated new Training Software Licensing Contracts to drive down costs by 12%. Collaborated with IT teams to define and develop various Software Project SOWs to measurable results and milestones. Reduced number of HR Software Service Agreements to a few preferred partners by 20%. Evaluated and right sized the number of Software licenses and types reducing costs by over 15%. Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, WI 05/11 08/18Global Enterprise Procurement ManagerResponsible for over $500M in Annual Spend that included IT, Facility Management, Project Services, Real Estate, Security, Office Supplies, Print & Fulfillment, and Engineering Services delivering over $12M in cost savings. Worked with IT teams to define and create standardized job descriptions and rate cards and evaluated pricing of skill sets across preferred Professional Service Suppliers reducing job matrix by 15%. Category and Contract Lead for $16.6B Automotive Division spin-off, and $30B merger with Tyco. Administered supplier consolidation and synergy opportunities project, that drove $5M in cost savings, 8% of improved service levels, and negotiated preferred contract terms & conditions. Secured new global & regional service and supply contracts that improved availability and reduced risk. Developed and led Monthly Business Reviews with key partners to ensure service delivery KPI Metrics were achieved. Winner of 2016 Chairmans Award, company's highest employee honor. Global Finance Manager Costing/ Estimating Business Development Commercial Markets Developed and Managed pricing models for multiple Global Facility Management RFP project bids. Worked closely with multiple Market Units, developing and analyzing P&L pricing models for Global projects ranging from $1M - $80M per year. Developed and documented assumptions, reviewed and analyzed self-perform vs. subcontract service costs in SOW. Reviewed supplier quotes, developed and analyzed metrics, benchmarks, feasibility, and identified synergies and other opportunities leveraging existing accounts or added services to reduce costs and improve margins. Evaluated, collaborated, and challenged ideas within the team, to ensure a solution that best met our customers needs to help them reduce costs without sacrificing service levels. Converted our global pricing models into clients pricing sheets and validated they tied out to reflect our expected annual price, savings, and assumptions. Identified and made improvements to processes, opportunity assessments, service delivery, revenues, margins, long- range business planning, and business relationships. Hawk Properties, Mequon, WI 04/01 CurrentOwner/ CEOReal Estate Investments; purchase, rehab, maintain, and sell residential properties. Negotiating Contracts, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Sales, and Sourcing Property Services & Supplies. EDUCATIONBachelor of Business Administration FinanceUniversity of WisconsinWhitewater,Whitewater, WisconsinVOLUNTEER ACTIVITIESAssistant Coach Mequon-Thiensville Cardinal Youth Football Coach Mequon-Thiensville Youth Baseball (TYMBA)Assistant Scout Master Boy Scout Troop 865Treasurer - Cub Scout Pack 3865Board Member Riveredge Nature Center |
