Corey Johnson
Aurora,IL
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Eager to work with vendors to achieve lasting relationships that deliver success in both long- and short-term perspectives; sharing knowledge and experience with clients and internal teams alike.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
RXO Managed Transportation
Naperville, IL
09.2018 - Current
- Holistically reduced costs via strategic sourcing initiatives, leveraging vendor relationships and collaboration with customers, operations and leadership
- Negotiated and managed contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing, compliancy and results-driven performance
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for cost-reduction, carrier selection and modal conversion/maximization
- Drove prototypical initiatives to breed best-in-class processes for transactional purchasing, tendering and overall vendor usage
- Assist in managing supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment
- Servicing auto (truck) manufacturing, consumer goods (food and beverage), telecommunications, Oil & Gas, eCommerce and consumer goods packaging industries
Business Analyst and Project Management
C.H. Robinson
Woodridge, IL
09.2007 - 10.2018
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions
- Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies
- Optimized workflow processes to enhance overall productivity by increasing automation
- Streamlined project management with effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria
- Executed analysis of risks and identified risk mitigation strategies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing, Entrepreneurship
North Central College
Naperville, IL06.2003
Skills
- Market Analysis
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Analysis
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Account Management
- Data analysis understanding
- ERP Systems
- Profit and loss understanding
- Analytical Thinking
- Performance Improvement
Additional Information
Premier level of knowledge and expertise in Truckload, LTL, white-glove and expedited transportation services
Timeline
Procurement Manager
RXO Managed Transportation
09.2018 - Current
Business Analyst and Project Management
C.H. Robinson
09.2007 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing, Entrepreneurship
North Central College