Jabbar Montague
Winter Park,FL
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Procurement Manager
Siemens Smart Infrastructure
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborating with project managers and stakeholders to understand project requirements, develop procurement plans, and determine sourcing strategies
- Identifying potential suppliers, evaluating their capabilities, and conducting supplier qualification and selection processes
- Preparing and issuing RFPs to solicit bids from potential suppliers, analyzing and evaluating proposals, and making recommendations for supplier selection
- Negotiating contract terms and conditions with suppliers, ensuring that agreements are aligned with project objectives and organizational standards
- Creating and managing purchase orders, tracking order status, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Identifying and assessing procurement-related risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them, such as diversifying suppliers or establishing contingency plans
- Monitoring supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, and resolving any issues or disputes that may arise
- Monitoring project procurement costs, analyzing spend data, and identifying opportunities for cost savings
- Collaborating with project team members, stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure effective communication and alignment throughout the procurement process.
Project Procurement Specialist
Siemens Smart Infrastructure
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Creating and monitoring the end-to-end e-Bidding and solicitation process
- Creating, managing, and maintaining supplier interaction and engagement
- Purchase Order review and approval; including but not limited to ensuring purchase orders comply and conform to Siemens’ competitive bid policy and supporting documentation best practices are adhered to
- Supplier negotiation and bundling for cost reduction opportunities
- Driving and supporting user engagement and adoption of procurement tools.
Purchasing Agent
Siemens Industry Inc., Building Technologies Division
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Creating and monitoring Purchase Orders for BAU, Fire and Security Products
- Creating and maintaining internal customer and supplier relationships by ensuring on-time delivery to our internal stakeholders and prompt payment to suppliers
- Negotiating prices based on order volume to achieve cost savings.
Purchasing agent Level II
Hagemeyer North America
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Purchasing Maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) equipment and supplies, equipment and tools for the metallurgical lab and the processing/production facilities
- Responsible for purchasing 'on time' supplies and reordering inventory via forecasting
- Tracking purchase orders and requesting expedites where necessary
- Initiated cost savings by evaluating and sourcing alternative products or vendors
- Creating and maintaining vendor relationships
- Communicating with all other internal departments and supervisors to determine purchasing needs
- Coordinating the warehouse crew and their daily duties
- Fostering customer relationships by providing one-on-one interaction to resolve problems and maintain customer relationship and satisfaction level.
Education
Rutger University
New Brunswick, NJ01.2008
Morris County College
Randolph, NJ01.2006
Skills
- Supplier management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Price Negotiation
- Contract Negotiation
- Price Negotiations
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Field Procurement Manager
Siemens Smart Infrastructure
01.2021 - Current
Project Procurement Specialist
Siemens Smart Infrastructure
01.2018 - 01.2021
Purchasing Agent
Siemens Industry Inc., Building Technologies Division
01.2010 - 01.2018
Purchasing agent Level II
Hagemeyer North America
01.2005 - 01.2010
Rutger University
Morris County College
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