Connor Pitts
Summary
Skilled Sourcing Specialist adept at overseeing bidding processes, documentation and reporting. Disciplined professional with strong communication, organizational and planning abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager II
FedEx
Plano, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Develops, executes, and manages sourcing strategies for FedEx categories
- Responsible for strategic functions including: evaluation of category/spend information, benchmarking/ forecasting, and providing guidance for sourcing strategy
- Develops negotiating strategy and leads negotiations
- Identifying new suppliers in collaboration with other departments specific to category
- Assists with scorecard management
Sourcing Specialist
Meta Platforms Inc.
Remote
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Managed all processes related to the planning and buying of goods and services
- Managed third party BPO provider and procurement operations. Additionally, managed all processes related to the planning and buying of goods and services as related to the Meta Reality Lab Division
- Sourced and qualified bidders, negotiated favorable pricing and finalized contracts. Achieved over $9 million dollars in savings in 2022 through various sourcing activities
- Evaluated new supplier capabilities to significantly reduce risks, improve operational visibility and create greater value for products and services.
- Developed sourcing strategies to improve procurement processes, supplier relationships and capability development to optimize supply chain. Additionally. monitored day to day activities to ensure SLAs and KPIs were met.
- Forecasted, scheduled, and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Managed cost reduction projects to meet budget and achieve healthier cost-base, while creating lasting competitive advantage.
Financial Operations Supplier Master Analyst
Meta Platforms Inc.
Remote
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Evaluated risk, gauged relative valuations and identified threats.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Produced and reviewed tracking spreadsheets, financial reports and business documents using Excel
Sourcing Senior Specialist
JCPenney
Plano, TX
11.2017 - 06.2020
- Manage carrier relationships for domestic truckload, intermodal, LTL, dedicated, and final mile. Also, supported various projects for Facility Maintenance, Asset Protection, Energy, and Supply chain departments.
- Ensured accurate and timely delivery of cost competitive goods and services, as requested by internal business clients. Managed and negotiated all vendor contracts specific to each business group.
- Negotiated and achieved $2 million in savings through a sourcing event for a packing sorter. Additionally, negotiated $200K in cost avoidance for intermodal and truck team peak season surcharge
- Achieved $750K in revenue through the liquidation of two facilities.
- Provided $250k in savings through Asset Protection for the implementation of new guard services at four facilities.
- Managed and executed truckload and intermodal sourcing event with a combined savings of $3.9 million dollars in a market experiencing mid-single to double digit increases.
Regional Coordinator
Marten Transport
Desoto, TX
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Sole communication to a fleet of 25 drivers, including load information, advances, purchase orders maintenance coordination,performance counseling and dissemination of general company news and information.
- Ensured that each driver had adequate understanding of all details of customer and company expectations on each load at the point of dispatch.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management, Business Management
University of Arkansas
Skills
- Collaboration
- Data management/Forecasting
- Contract Negotiation
- Supply Chain Management/ Procurement
- Vendor Relationship Management/Scorecard Management
- Project Management
Timeline
Category Manager II
FedEx
01.2024 - Current
Sourcing Specialist
Meta Platforms Inc.
12.2021 - 07.2024
Financial Operations Supplier Master Analyst
Meta Platforms Inc.
06.2020 - 12.2021
Sourcing Senior Specialist
JCPenney
11.2017 - 06.2020
Regional Coordinator
Marten Transport
01.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management, Business Management
University of Arkansas
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