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Amber Jahn

New York Life
New York,NY
15
Years of experience
1
Languages

Independent supply chain professional with expertise in technology procurement and management of multi-million-dollar budgets. Committed to continuous learning and staying ahead of evolving technology and digital contract landscapes.

Work History

Sr. Associate Sourcing

2 Years
New York Life | 08.2024 - 08.2026
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure seamless global payments to technology suppliers
  • Manage relationships with the organization’s largest technology services providers
  • Process and oversee 95+ technology contracts annually, ranging from $0 to $11M in value
  • Conduct comprehensive contract reviews, identifying legal risks, operational gaps, pricing accuracy, and alignment with industry best practices
  • Ensure contract language is clear, business-appropriate, and accessible for both English legal standards and global ESL stakeholders
  • Drive measurable time and cost savings through strategic contract evaluation and negotiation support
  • Improve operational efficiency by leveraging AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot
  • Collaborate with technology teams to validate accuracy of onshore and offshore resource data and analytics
  • Develop and maintain training materials to support onboarding and capability building for technology sourcing teams
  • Partner with contract management peers to ensure post-signature data accuracy and compliance
  • Contributed to company-wide giving campaign through coordination and data verification efforts
  • Selected participant in the Women’s Leadership Development Program

COVID BREAK - Freelance Sourcing

1 Year 2 Months
Miscellaneous | 09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Facilitated communication between modules across Anesthesia, Imaging, Ultrasound, Maternal & Infant Care, Ventilators, and Digital Solutions.
  • Ensured direct software components complied with FDA and HIPAA requirements.
  • Generated reports to support management decision-making.
  • Extracted hospital IT spend and created architectural diagrams.
  • Created a tracker covering 40+ contracts, amendments, and change orders.
  • Healthcare Technology Client
  • Technology Procurement Start Up Company (Now Owned by Accenture)

Strategic Sourcing Manager

4 Years 3 Months
L'Oreal USA | 07.2017 - 10.2021
  • Monitored $210M technology spend; received three consecutive promotions.
  • Developed global rate maps for IT services across 9+ countries and 60+ territories.
  • Managed RFPs across all technology categories
  • Managed 38+ suppliers and 200+ contractors; consolidated services where necessary.
  • Created telecom database analyzing $12M annual spend; led RFP with 30% cost reduction.
  • Executed additional sourcing projects including accessibility, pen-testing, and data analytics.
  • Initiated laptop giveback program with NYC/NJ nonprofits. This program was created upon reading that the hardware technology contracts had the computers being discarded after three years of usage. This program provided laptops to underfunded schools in the NYC area where computers were built with Microsoft Office applications, and the partnered non-profit helped train the students and respective parents accordingly.

Waitress

6 Years 1 Month
Altruda's Italian | 07.2011 - 08.2017
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.

Financial Representative

9 Months
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance | 11.2023 - 08.2024

Manage technology labor services contracts including but not limited to:
scope rightsizing, internal approvals, contract messaging,
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Provide trusted legal gatekeeping measures to ensure efficient internal and
external monetary communications
Monitor, Issue, and Finalize RFPs•
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Communicate with upper management regarding contract terms,
expirations, and scope differences
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Coordinate in annual giving campaign to assist in internal fundraising
efforts
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Find areas of automation via Microsoft excel to save internal time
Serve as Influencer for company initiatives•

Education

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

University of Tennessee | 08.2017
  • Study Abroad: Salamanca, Spain
  • Harvard Business Simulator — Business Ethics, Simulation Winner (COO)
  • Co-Op: Kimberly-Clark Data & Transportation Management

Languages

Spanish — Limited Working Proficiency
French – Intro class at L’Alliance 1/2026 Estimated Fluency Test Date 01/2029
German
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • Marathon PR: 3:59:57
  • 2025: 50 Books Read
  • 2026: 25/50 Books Read

Timeline

Sr. Associate Sourcing

New York Life
08.2024 - 08.2026Read More

Financial Representative

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
11.2023 - 08.2024Read More

COVID BREAK - Freelance Sourcing

Miscellaneous
09.2022 - 11.2023Read More

Strategic Sourcing Manager

L'Oreal USA
07.2017 - 10.2021Read More

Waitress

Altruda's Italian
07.2011 - 08.2017Read More

University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Science from Supply Chain Management
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Amber Jahn