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Danny Romero

Austin,IN

Summary

Dynamic procurement professional with a strong track record of leading RFPs for global activations and delivering cost savings in high-paced, deadline-driven environments such as events and sponsorships. Skilled in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management, with a focus on driving process improvements and operational efficiency. Proven ability to collaborate across functions, manage complex procurement cycles, and ensure compliance while supporting fast-moving business needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Visa U.S.A. Inc.
03.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw onboarding of marketing agencies, including system integration and negotiation of terms and conditions agreements.
  • Managed high-profile RFQ/RFP processes for major global events, including the Summer and Winter Olympics, FIFA World Cup, Women's World Cup, U.S. sports, and the NFL Super Bowl, within the Events and Sponsorship sector.
  • Managed high-volume, complex contract negotiations, driving cost savings and operational efficiencies through strategic sourcing while collaborating with Legal, Cybersecurity, and Risk teams to ensure compliance and mitigate organizational exposure.
  • Strategically managed supplier onboarding, securing favorable Governing Agreements through comprehensive negotiations of Rate Cards, terms, and all pertinent contractual stipulations.
  • Improved procurement processes by leading key initiatives, contributing to enhanced operational flow.

Sourcing Analyst

Visa U.S.A. Inc.
04.2019 - 03.2023
    • Executed a high volume of commercial contracts under $250K, including term extensions, material change orders, and non-material amendments.
    • Partnered with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to assess risk and process contracts within the Marketing category, ensuring alignment with procurement policies.
    • Led the Sourcing Buyer Program for Latin America, streamlining the PR-to-PO process and improving operational efficiency across regional Visa entities.
    • Drove process improvement initiatives, resulting in streamlined procurement workflows.

Associate Sourcing Analyst

Visa U.S.A. Inc.
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Managed daily audits of high-volume purchase requests in Ariba, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, risk assessment, and strict compliance with contracts and internal audit policies while consistently meeting Procurement Operations SLAs.
  • Supported Visa entities across Latin America by auditing purchase requests, conducting procurement evaluations, and providing end-to-end purchase order assistance.
  • Collaborated with category managers to execute complex sourcing initiatives, maintaining rigorous adherence to internal audit and compliance standards throughout the PR-to-PO lifecycle.
  • Maintained and Managed the global pre-approved supplier list in accordance with enterprise risk protocols.

Accounting Analyst

World First USA Inc.
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Led full-cycle Accounts Payable operations across multiple office locations, including invoice management and bank reconciliations.
  • Administered corporate credit card programs for the executive team, auditing expenses, managing approvals, and ensuring policy compliance.
  • Partnered with the accounting team on month-end and year-end close processes by delivering reconciled accounts and properly coded expense reports to the general ledger.
  • Supported compliance reporting for state regulators, preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual reports aligned with Money Transmitter license requirements.

Finance Analyst Intern

World First USA Inc.
02.2016 - 10.2016
  • Oversaw office relocation project, ensuring smooth coordination of reimbursements, payroll adjustments, and expense tracking.
  • Managed end-to-end financial operations including invoice processing, expense reporting, and payment transactions with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
  • Collaborated with legal and accounting teams to support annual audits by preparing and organizing comprehensive financial documentation and reports.

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Management

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
12-2015

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
05-2015

Skills

  • Category Management
  • RFP/RFI Development and Execution
  • Contract Negotiation & Lifecycle Management
  • Spend Analysis & Market Benchmarking
  • Cost Savings and Efficiencies Initiatives
  • Bi Lingual - English & Spanish
  • Process Improvement & Optimization
  • Supplier Onboarding & Relationship Management

Timeline

Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Visa U.S.A. Inc.
03.2023 - Current

Sourcing Analyst

Visa U.S.A. Inc.
04.2019 - 03.2023

Associate Sourcing Analyst

Visa U.S.A. Inc.
02.2018 - 04.2019

Accounting Analyst

World First USA Inc.
10.2016 - 11.2017

Finance Analyst Intern

World First USA Inc.
02.2016 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - International Management

Virginia Commonwealth University

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Northern Virginia Community College

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