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Ashtin Dailey

Atlanta,GA
Ashtin Dailey

Summary

Goal oriented Senior Lead Contracts Manager (Project & Procurement) and Legal Negotiator with 13 years of professional experience.

  • 13 plus years of related experience in Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, and Contract Negotiations.
  • 10 years prior management leadership experience.
  • 10 of advanced level of communicating and presenting information to stakeholders regarding all contract-related matters.

Motivational Team Leader and Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.

Advanced professional experience in the sourcing and/or contracting (negotiations, drafting, and administration) of communications products, software, and/or professional services.

Motivated individual with business acumen and willingness to take on challenging roles. Tech-savvy and quick learning with technical know-how, social media expertise and sales abilities to support and drive substantial growth.

Highly experienced with evaluating, negotiating, and executing a wide variety of contracts covering a range of transactions including:

  • FAR (Part 52), GSA FSS, MAC, GWAC
  • Healthcare Clinical, Non-Clinical and Research Contracts,
  • SaaS agreements, software license agreements, professional services agreements, partner agreements, and contract addenda.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

WNS DENALI GLOBAL SOURCING
Atlanta, GA

SENIOR LEAD PROCUREMENT /CONTRACT MANAGER
11.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and executed long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments.
  • Sourced and vetted potential suppliers to provide quality goods on consistent schedules.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to correct supplier nonconformance issues and improve process capabilities.
  • Managed and lead an organization of sourcing & procurement professionals that supported Network Construction Services in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia.
  • Served as a trusted business advisor to stakeholders, provided best-in-class technical consulting from a sourcing and external benchmark/industry perspective.
  • Provided collaborative leadership to a team of individual contributors while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement in a dynamic and evolving business environment.
  • Built a high-performance team; hired and retained the right talent in the right roles; sets goals, delegated work, held reports accountable; developed and empowered direct reports to make decisions and take action.

Microsoft Corporation
Atlanta, GA

Senior Contracts Manager
04.2013 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Owned the Procurement function for Network and Security.
  • Established the procurement policy from start to finish across the organization.
  • Lead the procurement systems selection, implementation, and change management.
  • Developed formal supplier management and performance program, including defining and documenting the vendor management policies, processes, and workflows.
  • Partnered with internal stakeholders for vendor selection, negotiation, and contracting to deliver value, flexibility, and security.
  • Supported strategic activities including purchase requisition and purchase order approval.
  • Reviewed and maintained vendor master data, procurement systems and vendor relationships.
  • Provided reporting for Senior Directors on vendor spend, contract renewals, and future commitment.
  • Drove process improvement and spend visibility throughout the organization.
  • Oversaw contract and agreement close-outs, change orders, amendments, extensions, or renewals.

City Of Los Angeles Department Of Building And Safety
Los Angeles, CA

Legal Contracts Manager
10.2011 - 04.2013

Job overview

  • Reviewed proposed contracts against established policies, guidelines and legal requirements to identify critical issues.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
  • Identified and mitigated business and legal risks in prospective and existing contracts.
  • Established clear review process throughout contract period to assess performance against expectations and requirements.
  • Directly managed and supervised a team of 4 people. (Contracts associates, and contracts negotiator)

Education

University of Akron School of Law
Akron, OH

J.D. from Law

University Overview

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science from Political Science and Government

University Overview

Skills

  • Contracts Negotiation, Redlining & Drafting (13 years)
  • Contracts Lifecycle Management (13 years)
  • Legal / Contract Negotiation (13 years)
  • Advanced Microsoft Office /Salesforce/ ARIBA/ Oracle (13 Years)
  • Leadership, Management, Project Coordinator and Strategic Communications
  • FAR (Part 52), GSA FSS, MAC, GWAC

Timeline

SENIOR LEAD PROCUREMENT /CONTRACT MANAGER
WNS DENALI GLOBAL SOURCING
11.2017 - Current
Senior Contracts Manager
Microsoft Corporation
04.2013 - 11.2017
Legal Contracts Manager
City Of Los Angeles Department Of Building And Safety
10.2011 - 04.2013
University of Akron School of Law
J.D. from Law
Suffolk University
Bachelor of Science from Political Science and Government
Ashtin Dailey