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Skills

  • Problem resolution
  • KPI and SLA optimization
  • RFP management and analysis
  • Procurement software proficiency (ServiceNow)
  • Relationship development
  • Multi-vendor portfolio consolidation
  • Team building
  • Procurement Cost Reduction
  • Operational improvement
  • Regulatory compliance

Work Experiences

  • Classified high-risk suppliers.
  • Conducted vendor price benchmarking analysis across 13 regions, driving a competitive pricing advantage for SAP lines.
  • Championed an initiative to automate order tracking.
  • Analyzed pricing across 2 regions.
  • Achieved a consistent 79% improvement in margin growth.
  • Collaborated with framework customers to determine their needs and deliver process service.
  • Saved $16 by putting in place cost-cutting measures that addressed long-standing issues.
  • Achieved recognition in 2021.
  • Achieved a 26% faster time-to-market.
  • Was in charge of framework costs and quality.

Summaries

  • Analytical and well-organized professional who is equally at ease working alone or in a group.
  • Adept at using Asana for order tracking automation.
  • Collaborative and budget-minded Vendor Manager passionate about cost-saving initiatives, overseeing $9 in procurement savings through targeted supplier negotiations.
  • Proven leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the standard business.
  • Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.
  • For Miscellaneous sector businesses, forward-thinking Operations Specialist with 13 years of experience in vendor management.
  • Budget-minded and passionate about cost-saving initiatives.
  • Achieved 44% savings on high-volume categories.
  • Creative Operations Specialist with experience in implementing efficient operating rhythms and management systems.
  • Aligned vendor agreements with budgetary constraints.

Accomplishments

  • Worked closely with product to devise a product delivery optimization plan that saw a 85% reduction in defective goods from suppliers.
  • Facilitated the introduction of quarterly business reviews for vendors, fostering transparent communication and reducing grievances by 17%.
  • Optimized vendor performance monitoring, resulting in 6 vendor evaluations per quarter and delivering 68% improvement in contract renewals.
  • Enforced compliance regulations for 4 vendors, ensuring contract adherence and preventing 8 potential disruptions.
  • Implemented an automated vendor tracking system that reduced manual data entry tasks by 69%, improving efficiency across teams.
  • Mentored a team of 11 in procurement strategies, resulting in procurement excellence recognition and Outstanding Service Award in 2021.
  • Achieved Six Sigma as part of a professional development program, contributing to a reduction in vendor errors by 75%.
  • Worked directly with international suppliers in the Pacific Northwest to ensure adherence to global standards, preventing regulatory fines of $18.
  • Established a cross-functional vendor management system, reducing invoice processing time by 60% and improving overall work efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved metric which led to category.

Affiliations

  • Vendor Management and Outsourcing Association (VMOSA)
  • Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
  • International Trade and Operations Society (ITOS)
  • International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management
  • Toastmasters
  • National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
  • Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)
  • Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
  • International Council of Nurses
  • Association for Procurement Professionals

Certifications

  • Certified Accounts Payable Manager (CAPM) - Institute of Finance & Management
  • Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP) – Harbor & Co.
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) – Institute for Supply Management
  • Certificate in Contract Administration and Management - Ironclad Systems
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Apple Certified Associate (ACA)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Salesforce
  • Certified Data-Driven Decision Professional (CDDP) - QuickBooks

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