Brian McDaniel
Maineville,Ohio
Summary
Results-oriented Jaggaer Senior Consultant with expertise in cross-functional team alignment and operational efficiency improvements. Specializes in supplier and contract management, e-procurement administration, and contract lifecycle optimization. Drives process enhancements to support scalable growth and stakeholder satisfaction. Leverages deep knowledge in quality assurance and resource allocation to optimize client outcomes and reduce costs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Jaggaer Consultant
RiseNow
Leawood, Kansas
02.2022 - 10.2025
- Developed sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection and engagement within Jaggaer Sourcing Module.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align sourcing objectives with business goals.
- Reviewed supplier contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks effectively.
- Managed contract negotiations with vendors and clients to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with legal teams to draft and review contract terms and conditions.
- Monitored contract performance and addressed issues to maintain standards.
- Developed training materials for staff on contract management best practices.
- Facilitated communication between departments regarding contractual obligations and deadlines.
- Conducted training sessions for clients on new software features.
- Developed Jaggaer user documentation for software applications and tools.
- Provided ongoing support to clients during the implementation phase.
- Managed project documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Jaggaer Functional System Administrator
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Configured and maintained Jaggaer system settings within Sourcing and Contracts modules to ensure optimal platform performance and reliability for end users.
- Optimized system configurations to enhance Jaggaer's procurement catalog accuracy, resulting in improved user confidence and streamlined purchasing workflows.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align system functionality with procurement and compliance requirements, resulting in improved process accuracy.
- Developed and executed Jaggaer test plans for system updates, guaranteeing quality assurance and seamless feature integration.
- Analyzed user feedback and system data to recommend enhancements, streamlining workflows and increasing overall efficiency.
- Trained and supported internal stakeholders on Jaggaer functionalities, enhancing user adoption and operational proficiency.
- Documented configuration changes and system procedures to maintain compliance and facilitate knowledge transfer.
- Enhanced system audit trails within Jaggaer to ensure traceability of procurement activities, reinforcing internal controls and supporting regulatory compliance.
Indirect Spend Leader - North America
Leica Biosystems
Cincinnati, USA
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Directed indirect spend strategy across North America to optimize procurement processes and achieve sustainable cost reductions.
- Prioritized sourcing initiatives that improved contract terms and strengthened vendor relationships, increasing supply chain reliability.
- Leveraged strategic supplier partnerships to strengthen contract compliance, enhancing supply chain reliability and vendor relationships.
- Aligned cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated collaboration between procurement and internal stakeholders to accelerate decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
- Directed the implementation of contract compliance measures that enhanced audit accuracy and reinforced regulatory adherence across indirect procurement activities.
- Established governance frameworks to monitor indirect spend activities, improving transparency and mitigating financial risks.
- Cultivated partnerships with service providers to enhance contract terms, improving procurement agility and supplier accountability.
Commodity Specialist - CMO Procurement
Devicor Medical Products
Cincinnati, USA
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Coordinated supplier selection and contract negotiations to secure competitive pricing while ensuring compliance with quality standards and procurement policies.
- Established risk mitigation strategies for supply disruptions, ensuring continuity of raw material availability for manufacturing operations.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics to maintain consistent delivery reliability and enhance overall procurement process transparency.
- Directed inventory management initiatives to optimize supply chain efficiency and minimize stockouts impacting production schedules.
- Aligned cross-functional teams on procurement priorities to support product launch timelines and synchronize with business objectives.
- Facilitated cross-functional communication between procurement and quality teams to resolve supplier discrepancies, enhancing supply chain transparency and production reliability.
- Synchronized material demand forecasts with contract manufacturers, stabilizing supply flow and enhancing production scheduling accuracy.
- Collaborated with contract manufacturers to refine procurement specifications, improving component compatibility and accelerating product development cycles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio, OH04.1991
Skills
- Jaggaer sourcing expertise
- Supplier selection and negotiation
- Procurement strategy development
- Software configuration
- Accounts payable and e-pro system administration
- Supply chain optimization
- Category management
- Documentation requirements
- Ten years Jaggaer e-pro experience
- Dashboard and analytic report development
- Jaggaer reporting proficiency
Websites
Certification
Jaggaer Contracts+ Standard Administration
Timeline
Senior Jaggaer Consultant
RiseNow
02.2022 - 10.2025
Jaggaer Functional System Administrator
University of Cincinnati
09.2018 - 02.2022
Indirect Spend Leader - North America
Leica Biosystems
07.2016 - 06.2018
Commodity Specialist - CMO Procurement
Devicor Medical Products
06.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts -
Miami University