Sourcing Manager Resume Miramar, FL - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

An experienced and results oriented information technology procurement professional seeking a challenging position in management that would utilize my knowledge and proven abilities in strategic sourcing, vendor management, process improvement, and team leadership which will drive value and reduce risk to the organization.
Strategic sourcing, contract management, contract negotiations, vendor management, project management, outsourcing, global sourcing, e - sourcing, team leadership, and process improvement
Strong interpersonal skills, independent, energetic, reliable, team player, organized, dedicated, results oriented, and hard working individual with proven track record
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Ariba, Oracle (JDE), PeopleSoft, Metridea, and Confidential
Review and negotiate terms for all types of contracts/agreements
Development of procurement and negotiation strategies (short and long term)
Study market trends and interview vendors and end users to recommend source of supply
Continuously evaluate process for improvement, make recommendations, and implement change
Monitor and analyze performance of national agreements and remedy as necessary
Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports and aid as mentor in their professional growth
Improve business unit compliance by influencing stakeholders
Ability to work in fast paced environment with multiple projects and priorities
Communicate and present clear strategies, plans, and cost impacts to senior management
Implement and execute business continuity and disaster recovery plans
Ability to work and communicate with internal cross-functional teams to achieve company wide goals

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Miramar, FL

Sourcing Manager

Responsibilities:

Managed team of 4 direct reports and several interns responsible for $180M in annual indirect spend categories in the Americas region
Developed annual category strategy plans and long term strategic horizon plans
Led larger RFP/sourcing/negotiation projects (coordinating multiple project team members)
Coordinated and collaborated with regional sourcing teams in EMEA and APAC on global initiatives
Participated and supported 25 - 50% of sourcing projects to coach and develop junior team
Prioritized high volume of projects to maximize positive impact to the organization
Learned skillset to develop consultant style presentation decks for senior leadership
Systems used are Ariba for Confidential, Metridea for contract / project management, Vinimaya for marketplace

Confidential, Miramar, FL

Commodity Manager / IT Procurement / Supply Chain

Responsibilities:

Managed single direct report and $30-$50M in annual IT / Telecom spend across several business departments
Globally supported RCCL’s domestic offices, 36 ships, and 15 international offices across several cruise brands
Selected as Lead to represent IT Procurement in IT’s Transformation Initiatives ($200M / 5 years) which included but not limited to Reservation System upgrade via outsourcing with IBM, implementation of TIBCO Integration Hub, conversion of Property Management System to Fidelio Cruise, build out of Colocation Data Center via Terremark, and Next Generation Embarkation
Implemented process improvements to reduce expedited shipments, streamline ordering process for new builds and revitalizations, prioritize contracts pending legal review, and visibility into IT’s life cycle management projects
Supervised and approved processing of Purchase Orders
Partnered and aligned with Business Executives, Finance, IT, Project Management Office, and Legal for all sourcing engagements
Collaborated with stakeholders to develop business cases and ROI’s for project funding
Assisted in the establishment of the Vendor Management Office (VMO) through 3rd party consultant
Participated as committee member creating Supply Chain’s Career Development program
Systems used are Oracle ( Confidential ) for Confidential and Confidential for e-sourcing

Confidential, Miami, FL

Strategic Sourcing Manager / Shared Services

Responsibilities:

Domestically supported 31 newspapers with indirect spend (including IT / Telecom) sourcing initiatives
Led the sourcing transition during McClatchy’s acquisition of Confidential in 2006
Coordinated Hurricane Katrina relief efforts for impacted Confidential employees
Influenced key stakeholders in a non-compliance / non-mandate culture to drive momentum and success

Confidential, Miami, FL

Purchasing Analyst / Purchasing Associate

Responsibilities:

Supported Confidential ’s North American purchasing operations in distribution center environment
Managed several food commodities which include spices & seasonings, pickles & peppers, and mints
Communicated Confidential to vendor base and distribution centers
Monitored distribution center inventory of items with short shelf life
Responsible for developing, tracking, and enforcing Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery program

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