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DeAnna Henry

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in procurement, vendor management, and supply chain operations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, negotiate contracts, and implement cost-saving strategies. Adept at fostering supplier relationships, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Purchasing Manager

Barilla America
05.2020 - Current
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with global procurement goals.
  • Manage supplier relationships and performance across U.S. and Canadian markets.
  • Negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality standards.
  • Collaborate with supply chain, finance, and R&D teams to meet business needs.
  • Monitor market trends and risks to ensure supply continuity and compliance.

Global Supply Manager

Navistar Inc.
06.2015 - Current
  • Information Technology - developing, scoring, validating and leading a complete analysis of RFP’s, RFQ’S and RFI’S, negotiates and secures enterprise contracts and agreements.
  • Responsible for procurement of IT subcategories: Hardware, Software, Telecom, Facility Services and IT/HR Consulting.
  • Assists in managing data center operations, third party hosting and processes of carrier’s telecommunication networks.
  • Responsible for all IT relative endeavors pertaining to vendor selection, vetting and management, material and services sourcing, procurement, supplier management, production planning, transportation, inventory control, distribution, and process development.

Vendor Manager

Urban Partnership Bank
04.2012 - 05.2015
  • Developed and implemented this financial institution’s vendor and third-party vendor oversight program in accordance with FDIC audit and compliance guidelines.
  • Managed, evaluated, obtained and reviewed due diligence documents for this institution’s 800+ vendor relationships.
  • Initiated and negotiated contracts, sought out competitive pricing through RFI and RFQ’s, created and documented databases, policies and procedures and proactive practices to identify and mitigate relationship risks, performed all procurement activities for the entire bank.
  • Initiated all IT Procurement of hardware, software and related services.
  • Actively participated in vendor selection, managed reporting, developed and maintained departmental budgets and cost reduction measures.
  • Worked closely with the IT group in developing Data Center infrastructure efficiencies, technology and capacity management.

Procurement Consultant Lead – Global BPO Procurement

Indotronix International Corp.
10.2011 - 04.2012
  • Contracted by this staffing agency to Capgemini, a global consulting and BPO management company to manage projects and provide leadership to the Customer Assist Team and Buying Center.
  • This role requires me to work closely with various management teams and stakeholders to develop and modify processes to improve operations.
  • Effectively identify, implement and broadcast efficiency improvements while adhering to strict project guidelines developed to promote a timely start and completion of projects.
  • Gather, track and resolve escalated issues to ensure and maintain cohesive execution as well as continuous, uninterrupted business flow.
  • Managed and initiated supplier selection via RFI and RFQ reporting, lead continuous improvement initiatives, collected and reported spend analysis and opportunity assessments.
  • Constantly secured optimum costs and deliverables from suppliers through utilization of strategic negotiations and sourcing techniques.

ERP Consultant/Project Lead – Global IT Procurement

The Fountain Group
05.2011 - 10.2011
  • Contracted by this staffing agency to The Northern Trust Company, a global financial management and investments company to lead a procurement team in the implementation of their new People Soft IT/ERP procurement system.
  • Created and managed the supplier database and facilitated all data inputs for new and existing suppliers both domestic and international.
  • Instrumental in the development of a user instructional manual and performed training sessions to educate this company’s in-house and international partners on proper system usage and system capabilities.
  • Provided liaison and consulting services while initiating and providing trouble shooting and problem-solving efforts required for the successful transition to this new system.
  • Managed, loaded, identified and updated contracts and contract files into Upside, an enterprise contract management tool.

Global Buyer – IT Procurement

Aptude, Inc
06.2010 - 05.2011
  • Contracted by this staffing agency to Wolters Kluwer, a global information resource company.
  • Responsible for procuring, managing and maintaining IT hardware stock, end-user software, coordinating configuration information and demos for evolutionary models, distributing license media and keys for desk side service for Wolters Kluwer’s North American subsidiaries.
  • On a semi-monthly basis, organize and facilitate meetings with the buying team to implement required training modules, review and analyze reports, ensure consistent stock fulfillment, maintain and update end user catalogs.
  • Imperatively troubleshoot and support this company’s web portal to ensure accessibility and functionality is available to all users.
  • Aggressively enforce service level expectations, manage enterprise contracts and licenses.
  • Currently using SAP, Oracle, People Soft operating systems and SHI Procurement System.

Buyer – IT Procurement

Sears Holdings Corporation
12.2005 - 05.2010
  • Work closely with internal Business Units and suppliers to obtain, maintain, renew and acquire existing agreements for software goods and services desired by K-Mart and Sears Holdings.
  • Thoroughly source and aggressively negotiate terms, pricing, fulfillment obligations, contract lengths, value-added services and enhancements while seeking cost savings and avoidances to maintain profitability for Sears Holdings.
  • Utilized Tivoli, Oracle, Microsoft web based, internal mainframe security patches, and Websphere to monitor and maintain secure system applications.
  • Successfully and simultaneously managed as many as 60 projects at once ranging from software and maintenance renewals to multi-million-dollar hardware infrastructure installations.
  • Worked with internal clients and suppliers to perform User Acceptance Testing and closely monitored software performance to ensure that the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement were being adhered to.
  • Utilizing Emptoris Contract Management Software initiated and maintained Non-Disclosure Agreements
  • Master Agreements, Amendments and Contract Addendums with suppliers, reviewing terms and revising them when necessary.
  • Proficient using Emptoris Contract Management software, Oracle, People Soft operating systems and Smart Source proposal software.

Project Planner

Dann Dee Display Fixtures
01.2003 - 12.2005
  • Responsible for purchasing fixtures, coordinating and managing remodeling projects in Sears, Lands End and Kmart stores.
  • Adheres to strict timelines and project deadlines ensuring that all teams are completing and complying with assigned tasks in accordance with the project requirements.
  • Provide project tracking and reporting, generate and maintain budgets, reconcile store, project and invoice discrepancies.
  • Initiated contracts, SOW’s, NDA’s coordinated, maintained and awarded bids for construction projects within Sears and Kmart stores.
  • Sole contact for prospective contractors; providing desired assistance throughout the bid proposal process.
  • Proficient using People Soft operating system and Smart Source proposal software.

Merchandising Analyst/Asst. Product Manager

Midas International
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Researched and analyzed market results and trends for products and services being offered by this automotive after-market company.
  • Developed and maintained strategic and database spreadsheets used to analyze supplier’s pricing quotations in comparison to competitive marketplace data.
  • Submitted recommendations pertaining to the promotion and advertising of specific product categories while working closely with the Marketing department to implement advertising and promotional programs.
  • Identified, qualified and selected potential suppliers, negotiated terms of purchase, freight costs, fill rate guarantees and return policies.

Purchasing Manager

CST Star Forms
02.1994 - 01.2000
  • Effectively developed maintained forecasts and purchased raw material consumption for 8 paper manufacturing facilities located throughout the U.S.
  • Successfully secured procurement of raw materials and finished goods (domestic and import).
  • Exceeded JIT manufacturing concepts used and preferred by this employer.
  • Crucially relied upon to maintain functional inventory levels and ensured proper billing and reporting practices.
  • Planned production schedules for manufacturing equipment to meet customer demand and required inventory backup levels.
  • Proficient in Oracle MRP/Reorder Point planning processes.

Materials Manager

Minarik Corporation
03.1990 - 02.1994
  • Responsible for the procurement of all products manufactured and sold by this Motion Control Distributor.
  • Planned, coordinated and supervised semi-annual inventories of over 2 million dollars of warehouse stocked product.
  • Performed all aspects of customer service and related duties; including inside sales and support, shipping, receiving and expediting.
  • Supervised 6 inside sales and support personnel and prepared payroll for non-salaried employees.
  • Continuously established and enhanced on-going professional relationships with over 160 suppliers.
  • Coordinated trade show participation and conducted product training seminars.

Purchasing Agent

Midway Airlines
02.1988 - 03.1990
  • Reviewed and approved requisitions for purchase of product for this airline’s flight kitchen.
  • Aggressively sought out new suppliers desiring Midway’s business, seeking to cut costs and delivery times.
  • Negotiated, awarded, and administered contracts to suppliers for over 5,000 food and plastic products for in-flight and ground services.

Communications Liaison

U.S. Navy
11.1982 - 01.1988
  • Supervised staff and daily operations of Military Communications Centers.
  • Trained and motivated personnel to effectively comply with the high standards and ethics expected of Armed Service members and civilians facing crisis.
  • Honorably Discharged after 6 ½ years of loyal service.

Education

DeVry University
Addison, IL
01.2003

Skills

  • SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Emptoris, Smart Source
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
  • CAD Interpretation

Certification

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QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent written and oral communicator, possessing great interpersonal and negotiating skills! Capable of resolving employee and customer related issues and concerns with a minimum of difficulty utilizing outstanding problem-solving skills. Lead by example; thus, producing thorough, efficient, results, while encouraging fellow team members through motivation and high enthusiasm.

Timeline

Senior Purchasing Manager

Barilla America
05.2020 - Current

Global Supply Manager

Navistar Inc.
06.2015 - Current

Vendor Manager

Urban Partnership Bank
04.2012 - 05.2015

Procurement Consultant Lead – Global BPO Procurement

Indotronix International Corp.
10.2011 - 04.2012

ERP Consultant/Project Lead – Global IT Procurement

The Fountain Group
05.2011 - 10.2011

Global Buyer – IT Procurement

Aptude, Inc
06.2010 - 05.2011

Buyer – IT Procurement

Sears Holdings Corporation
12.2005 - 05.2010

Project Planner

Dann Dee Display Fixtures
01.2003 - 12.2005

Merchandising Analyst/Asst. Product Manager

Midas International
01.2000 - 01.2002

Purchasing Manager

CST Star Forms
02.1994 - 01.2000

Materials Manager

Minarik Corporation
03.1990 - 02.1994

Purchasing Agent

Midway Airlines
02.1988 - 03.1990

Communications Liaison

U.S. Navy
11.1982 - 01.1988

DeVry University

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