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Darrell Goldson

Lake Wylie,SC

Summary

Experienced with managing vendor relationships to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Utilizes strategic negotiation and process optimization to benefit business operations. Track record of fostering collaborative partnerships and maintaining high standards of service.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Vendor Manager

Cardinal Financial
06.2020 - Current
  • Respond and act on all RFX proposals needing 3rd party vendor management
  • Prepare Statements of Work (SOW)
  • Assist legal with contract 'redlining.' Assess and address any risk management issues
  • Managed vendor onboarding process by handling supplier evaluations, selection criteria assessments and contract negotiations
  • Develop, and sustain long-standing relationships with company-approved vendors through research, communication, and scheduled meetings at pre-determined benchmarks before and during the project
  • Track orders and payments in Ariba and SAP
  • Set up KPI (Key Performance Indicators) to ensure SLA's (Service Level Agreements) are met
  • Set up and facilitate meetings to resolve any SLA issues/roadblocks
  • Evaluate current vendor management programs and identify ways to improve performance, while reducing cost
  • Developed business relationships with vendors, stakeholders and key decision-makers to facilitate partnerships
  • Collaborated with other departments to define requirements for new products and services sourced from external vendors
  • Assessed vendor portfolios regularly to identify risks associated with suppliers and develop mitigation strategies
  • Resolved disputes between organization and vendors through effective conflict management techniques
  • Partnered with budget managers on financial administration for invoice validation and budget oversight
  • Delivered on projects to lower company's total expenditures on third-party suppliers
  • Project Management - Capacity to handle multiple changing agendas yet to stay in control of events
  • Represented work unit at meetings or conferences, serving as liaison for requests or complaints.

Senior Vendor Manager

Curvature
01.2013 - 06.2020
  • Deliver best-in-class contracts across multiple LOB's
  • Extracts new value from suppliers through specialized contracts and supplier relationship management
  • RFX development and management
  • Utilizes market insights and data to ensure competitive market pricing within the sourcing functions
  • Draw conclusions and insights from big and small data sets, quickly and accurately
  • Develop & refine the procurement processes to minimize efforts and maximize benefits through compliance & specification controls
  • Maintains credible, long lasting relationships with multiple stakeholders
  • Management of Indirect spend, procurement of Global suppliers utilizing Capterra Vendor Management software
  • Project Management - Capacity to handle multiple changing agendas yet to stay in control of events
  • Work with both large and small sets of data to identify opportunities quickly and formulate strategic negotiations plans
  • Contract negotiation
  • Work cross-functionally with colleagues in a global environment
  • Presentation skills with various software packages and in person
  • Aid in the development of the broader aspects of supply chain, such as balancing cost, value, risk & opportunity
  • Managed vendor onboarding process by handling supplier evaluations, selection criteria assessments and contract negotiations
  • Built and maintained relationships with cross-functional teams to advise on sourcing options and strategies
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve vendor relations and performance
  • Developed business relationships with vendors, stakeholders and key decision-makers to facilitate partnerships
  • Assessed vendor portfolios regularly to identify risks associated with suppliers and develop mitigation strategies
  • Facilitated regular meetings with key stakeholders and suppliers to review performance metrics and discuss areas of improvement
  • Evaluated supplier proposals based on technical capabilities and financial stability before selecting suitable partner
  • Resolved disputes between organization and vendors through effective conflict management techniques
  • Analyzed market trends and research data to identify prospective suppliers offering best value for money services
  • Partnered with budget managers on financial administration for invoice validation and budget oversight
  • Negotiated competitive prices while maintaining high standards of quality to maximize value for company
  • Maintained comprehensive records of transactions with vendors to document purchase orders, invoices and payment receipts
  • Reviewed existing processes and procedures related to supplier management and recommended changes as required
  • Represented work unit at meetings or conferences, serving as liaison for requests or complaints


Education

Associate of Science - Procurement

Southern New Hampshire University
Remote
05-2026

Skills

  • Relationship management
  • Strategic negotiation
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Vendor relationships
  • Cost analysis
  • Budget management
  • Forecasting
  • Pricing strategies
  • Vendor performance management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Vendor Manager

Cardinal Financial
06.2020 - Current

Senior Vendor Manager

Curvature
01.2013 - 06.2020

Associate of Science - Procurement

Southern New Hampshire University

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