Donald Collins
Sr. Sourcing Manager
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager with 15 years of purchasing experience involved in strategic purchasing, procurement operations, and contract and vendor management in indirect procurement and manufacturing for both, publicly traded, and private equity companies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Sourcing Manager
Alteryx (Tech)
08.2021 - Current
- Negotiated and executed over 500 agreements, totaling over $1.2B spend, and $780K cost savings +avoidance to include contract renewals, and net-new vendors for Marketing, Professional Services, Finance, and HR.
- Managed and vetted complex contracts and negotiated advantageous legal language for the organization.
- Renegotiated existing agreements to push back payment terms and promoted spending transparency to support cross-disciplinary goals.
- Spearheaded the implementation of new Alteryx Brazil entity, sourcing, procuring and negotiating agreements for payroll, healthcare, dental and life insurance services.
Sr. Procurement Specialist
SMA America (Renewable Energy)
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Negotiated, established and implemented over 300 vendor contracts (non-disclosure, sales, sub-contracts (non-disclosure, sales, sub-contracts, consulting agreements, SOW, amendments and change management forms;
- Initiated, maintained and managed vendor relationships with solid knowledge of accounting and financial aspects of accounting and financial aspects of vendor management.
- Performed global purchasing strategies in10+ countries; Developed effective communications with operating divisions and departments on commitments, costs, timing and performance of suppliers in regard to internal and external demand.
- Implemented and managed contract analysis tools and processes to improve contract content, negotiation support and compliance.
- Identified and evaluated risk as it pertains to lead-times, capacity, material prices, and current and forecasted material availability to increase work order(s) completion dates.
- Executed cost-analysis to control costs and actualize plans to reduce freight costs.
Sr. Buyer
Berlin Packaging
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Lead replenishment and inventory management function- Actively providing guidance and establish initiatives for branch that are focused on matching inventory levels (supply) with needs of customers (demand) for immediate and long term.
- Lead cost reduction initiatives for branch. Analyze budget of 3M+ and identify margin enhancement opportunities.
- Evaluated supplier quotations and develop negotiation strategies focused on improving competitive position in market place.
- •Routinely met with suppliers and drove process solutions that improved performance throughout supply chain.
Sr Buyer
Balanced Body (Health Care)
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed product research and development team worked closely with Engineering and DC team to coordinate purchasing obligations pertaining to production schedules as well as customer timelines.
- Analyzed inventory sales reports for trends and collaborate with Product Managers and Sales & Marketing team on inventory forecasting and planning on all programs. Increased material availability by 35%.
- Assisted Product Managers and Sales team with EOL transitions.
- Provided weekly inventory reporting and goal attainment to Senior Management to promote cross functional rapport.
Supply Chain Manager
Siemens (Automotive)
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Implemented buying strategies to purchase and arrange timely deliveries of supplies and materials in accordance with production schedule.
- Updated project plans and purchasing systems; reviews and analyzed requisitions and supply plans for domestic and international purchases.
- Developed segmented supplier relationship engagement models for suppliers, monitor supplier/category performance, and engage with suppliers to improve performance.
- Identified supply chain risks and monitoring the market forces related to supply chain during project execution to avoid potential issues/risks
Purchasing/Transportation Manager
Renaissance Food Group
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Analyzed demand metrics to optimize customer demands and supply planning, and leverage data to forecast raw material and inventory requirements.
- Established and maintain vendor relationships; including review of vendor performance, price negotiation and analysis.
- Developed comprehensive reports for stakeholders, senior management and associates to illustrate current department conditions relating to overall company goals.
- •Prepared and issue product-sourcing documents, bid evaluations and contract agreements to maintain vendor competitiveness.
- Coordinated purchase order processing; material tracking and follow-up relating to delivery, receipt of material, freight claims and returns
Buyer
United States Air Force, USAF (Health Care)
04.2009 - 01.2015
- Orchestrated complex buying strategies to purchase pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and services to stock and service 6 hospitals.
- Improved Purchase Price Variance (PPV) of materials year after year through effective negotiations with strategic sourcing in contract agreements and open market.
- Mitigated and reduce slow moving, excess and obsolete inventory and improve inventory turns at materials category level in accordance with organizational targets through effective stock plan management.
- Negotiated local contracts, and implemented compliance strategies for national agreements
Education
Master of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 09.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 05.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Vendor Management
Fitness training
The military held high expectations for physical fitness that I continue to embody.
Timeline
Sr. Sourcing Manager
Alteryx (Tech)
08.2021 - Current
Sr. Procurement Specialist
SMA America (Renewable Energy)
01.2020 - 08.2021
Sr. Buyer
Berlin Packaging
01.2019 - 01.2020
Sr Buyer
Balanced Body (Health Care)
03.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
09.2017 - 02.2019
Supply Chain Manager
Siemens (Automotive)
03.2017 - 03.2018
Purchasing/Transportation Manager
Renaissance Food Group
01.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Phoenix
05.2013 - 05.2017
Buyer
United States Air Force, USAF (Health Care)
04.2009 - 01.2015