Experienced procurement professional seeking new opportunities with an emphasis on leveraging corporate travel management accomplishments to maximize a company’s reach of travel program savings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Strategic Procurement-Senior Commodity Manager, Travel, Fleet and Corporate Card Management
WS Audiology USA Inc.
01.2016 - Current
Strategic Travel & Fleet Management: Negotiated and implemented pricing for airline, hotel, and rental car agreements, driving cost savings and program efficiency. Successfully managed travel agency integrations across multiple U.S. affiliates, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency.
Executive-Level Reporting: Developed and presented monthly travel analysis and policy compliance reports for the Americas region to the Regional CEO and CFO.
Corporate Program Leadership: Management of corporate credit card program including contract negotiations and successful program implementation across multiple affiliates. Management of a fleet program consisting of 50 vehicles, including spearheading the transition to a reimbursement model, optimizing cost-effectiveness.
Procurement & Contract Expertise: Proven expertise in contract management, negotiations, and relationship management to drive strategic partnerships and cost efficiencies across multiple commodities. Led vendor master data maintenance and procurement transition to the new global ERP Infor system, ensuring data accuracy and seamless implementation.
Cost Optimization & Business Strategy: Instrumental in achieving $1.3 million in annual cost reductions through targeted commodity management strategies and efficiency initiatives. Industry expertise leveraged to develop business plans that align with company strategy and savings goals.
Facilities & Office Management: Managed facility operations, including scoping, sourcing, and contract negotiations to enhance efficiency. Served as procurement lead for corporate office decommissioning and relocation, overseeing sourcing, layout and design, vendor coordination, and project execution.
Policy Development & Compliance: Proven experience in developing, communicating, training, and ensuring compliance with corporate travel, expense, and fleet policies.
Account Representative -South Region
Siemens Hearing Instruments
05.2011 - 01.2016
Responsible for 10 million dollars in annual revenue of for two territories including five states
Partnered with field sales and operations to manage accounts, schedule customer contacts, and conduct product training
Analyzed growth potential and developed strategies to enhance incremental sales
Strategic Procurement-Senior Commodity Manager, Travel, Fleet and Corporate Card Management at WS Audiology USA Inc.Strategic Procurement-Senior Commodity Manager, Travel, Fleet and Corporate Card Management at WS Audiology USA Inc.
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