Erik Chaves
Danbury
Summary
Over a decade of experience optimizing vendor relationships, streamlining RFP processes, and enforcing policy compliance to deliver cost-effective solutions. Expertise in contract management, supplier performance tracking, and cross-functional collaboration to align procurement strategies with organizational goals. Adept at data-driven decision-making, leveraging metrics to identify savings opportunities, and improve operational efficiency. Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, enhancing cross-cultural communication and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Sourcing Specialist
Boehringer-Ingelheim
Ridgefield
09.2022 - Current
- Executed operational sourcing tasks aligned with category strategies.
- Led end-to-end RFx processes and vendor selection, collaborating with Category Managers, and internal Business Partners to drive innovation and realize cost savings.
- Conducted comprehensive vendor evaluations to assess performance metrics and compliance.
- Led contract coordination according to sourcing card instructions, involving legal as necessary.
- Collaborated with the governance department to conduct thorough vendor banking information audits, ensuring all records were accurately updated to mitigate fraud risk.
- Implemented the WeBuy preferred vendor system with sourcing managers for a seamless transition.
- Participated in Supplier Diversity initiatives to foster partnerships with minority-owned suppliers.
- Generated monthly reports for multiple teams to support proactive business strategies.
- Served as the key user for multiple business-critical systems, including SAP, CorA, and DocuSign, providing expertise, training, and support to ensure efficient and compliant end-user adoption.
Operational Sourcing Specialist
PRO Unlimited/MAGNIT for Boehringer-Ingelheim
Ridgefield
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Performed operational sourcing tasks following category strategies.
- Led RFx processes in synergy with Category Managers and Business Partners.
- Executed comprehensive vendor evaluations, focusing on performance metrics and compliance adherence.
- Coordinated contract processes aligned with sourcing card directions, engaging legal when necessary.
- Ensured updated vendor banking information through thorough collaboration with governance department to reduce fraud risk.
- Facilitated WeBuy preferred vendor implementation with sourcing managers for effective system transition.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to identify specific sourcing needs and requirements.
Senior International Assignment Consultant
Graebel Relocation Services
Danbury
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Consulted employees according to their employer's international global mobility policy.
- Coordinated with affected parties to establish timelines for relocation phases.
- Produced weekly reports on data metrics, ensuring file accuracy for management and external clients.
- Participated in RFP’s as well as quarterly and annual client reviews.
- Managed vendor services, including but not limited to: serviced apartments, rental furniture, car service, immigration & household goods movers, along with home search/lease extensions & terminations.
Global Relocation Consultant
Santa Fe Relocation Services
Danbury
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Consulted with employees according to their employer's international global mobility policy.
- Acted as a main point of contact for assigned clients and maintain a positive relationship with client contacts.
- Provided weekly activity reports to clients and joined weekly calls to further streamline standard operating procedures.
- Coordinated housing payments and tracked lease/immigration renewals.
- Managed vendor services, including but not limited to: serviced apartments, rental furniture, car service, immigration & household goods movers, along with home search/lease termination.
- Established strong, positive, and effective working relationships with suppliers/vendors and ensure Service Level Agreements are being met.
- Submitted service orders to assigned vendors and audit invoices according to services requested & agreed upon rates.
- Partnered with expense management to review payments to vendors and assignee's (i.e. employee quarterly allowances, initial housing payments, expense reimbursements).
- Audited data on files to ensure information is accurate for billing.
- Participated in RFP’s as well as quarterly and annual client reviews of which our company would to look boost client satisfaction while also observing the opportunity to expand services being provided for the client.
- Volunteered for and led a project in which I was responsible for creating cost estimates for a high-profile client which required a same day turnover to further ensure they were available for same day audit to then be sent to the client.
Client Service Associate
CoWorx Staffing at Cartus Corporation
Danbury
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Evaluated reports to ensure that consultants maintained correspondence with clients whose files were ongoing.
- Scheduled 'Welcome Calls' on behalf of consultants, in which they would review relocation policy and benefits. This was followed up by submitting the corresponding work orders to ensure that cases would be initiated.
- Managed sensitive files that contained 'Lump Sum' quantities for relocating employees.
- Oversaw ongoing work cases to ensure that processes were compliant, updated and documented.
- Assisted in various administrative tasks with both domestic and international consultants.
- Reconciled expense reports to ensure all required documentation was collected to further secure a timely reimbursement process amongst high profile clients.
Electrical Apprentice
New England Electric
Danbury
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Assembled, installed, tested, and maintained electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, and fixtures.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems and components using proper testing equipment to break down and correct the problem.
- Planned layouts and installations of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on job specifications and local codes, alongside the NEC code book.
- Performed business management duties, such as maintaining records/files, preparing reports, and ordering supplies and equipment.
- Used proper electrical codes and calculations to ensure proper wire sizes, according to the NEC code book.
- Installed high-efficiency lighting fixtures in residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
- Met with business owners and managers to plan and coordinate job routes.
- Adhere to existing work practices, methods, and procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities, and respond positively to new and alternative systems.
Electrical Apprentice
Vial Electric
New Milford
01.2011 - 05.2013
- Assembled, installed, tested and maintained electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, & fixtures.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems and components using proper testing equipment to break down and correct the problem.
- Planned layouts and installations of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on job specification and local codes alongside the NEC code book.
- Performed business management duties like maintaining records/files, preparing reports, ordering supplies and equipment.
- Used proper electrical codes and calculations to ensure proper wire sizes according to NEC code book.
- Installed high efficiency lighting fixtures in residential, commercial and industrial properties.
- Met with business owners and managers to plan/coordinate job routes.
- Adhered to existing work practices, methods and procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and respond positively to new and alternative systems.
Education
High School -
Henry Abbott Technical High School
Danbury, CT06-2011
Business Management -
Connecticut State Community College
Danbury, CTSkills
- Data analysis and reporting
- Vendor and contract management
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Interpersonal
Timeline
Operational Sourcing Specialist
Boehringer-Ingelheim
09.2022 - Current
Operational Sourcing Specialist
PRO Unlimited/MAGNIT for Boehringer-Ingelheim
11.2020 - 09.2022
Senior International Assignment Consultant
Graebel Relocation Services
03.2020 - 11.2020
Global Relocation Consultant
Santa Fe Relocation Services
08.2015 - 03.2019
Client Service Associate
CoWorx Staffing at Cartus Corporation
03.2015 - 08.2015
Electrical Apprentice
New England Electric
05.2013 - 03.2015
Electrical Apprentice
Vial Electric
01.2011 - 05.2013
High School -
Henry Abbott Technical High School
Business Management -
Connecticut State Community College
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