Sourcing Leader Resume
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Manor, NY
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Procurement professional with over 15+ years of experience working for diverse Fortune 500 companies, managing multi-million dollar budgets, with a strong record of delivering high quality materials on-time, and , or under budget.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic Planning
- Demonstrated History of Cost Savings
- Government Regulatory Compliance
- Review of Design Specs for Maximum ROI
- Project Management
- Budget Development and Management
- Cost Savings
- Process Evaluation for Efficient Work Flow
- Delivering Quality and Timely Results of Complex and High Volume Materials
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential, New York, NY 1999 - 2011
Sourcing Leader
- Managed the promotional material and direct mail needs in the launch of Chantix and continued execution and support of their diverse marketing programs with responsibility for annual spends of up to $40MM.
- Executed the demanding material program needs and associated multi-million dollar budgets of VIAGRA for 7-years.
- Oversaw the management of promotional materials for all US regional business units.
- Documented history of innovative solutions in the development of cutting edge marketing programs and materials.
- Consistent record of identifying cost savings opportunities and exceeding annual cost savings goals.
- Performed regular review and revision of agency creative submissions against marketing needs and budgets to maximize effectiveness and minimize costs.
- Fluent in MS Office, ARIBA, along with proprietary Pfizer budgeting, eWorkflow, and distribution program tools.
- Designated to manage the quarterly and year-end financial close for supported marketing teams.
- Appointed as a beta tester in the development / customization of 3 Pfizer proprietary systems (Budgeting, Spend management and eWorkflow) that were subsequently implemented.
- Scheduled and led concept review / implementation meetings with all project stakeholders.
- Regularly initiated marketing presentations to introduce new material and execution technologies and methods.
- Effectively managed the department's invoice reconciliation process to assure 100% verification.
Confidential, New York, NY 1998 - 1999
Purchasing Director
- Managed a staff of 3 and a $25MM budget for custom print materials for over 200 magazine titles, plus IT hardware and select office furniture.
- Reaped a first year 20% cost saving resulting from the competitive rebidding of all existing supplier pricing agreements.
- Accountable for replacing manual purchasing procedures with IT solutions, significantly increasing efficiency in budget planning and reporting.
- Achieved immediate accomplishments upon hire resulting in ongoing increased areas of management responsibility.
Confidential, Pleasantville, Ny 1997 - 1998
Purchasing Manager
- Oversaw a staff of 11 in the production of innovative Direct Mail for RD magazines and books, including design evaluation, printing, postage and pricing.
- Administered an overall annual budget of $60MM, yielding consistent cost savings through spec alteration and material alternatives.
- Collaborated with design teams to create materials that maximized postal discounts.
- Co-developed customized and effective process flows for suppliers and staff for individual large scale projects.
EDUCATION
BA, Economics
