Janelle Bracciale
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Hardworking Strategic Sourcing professional bringing 10 years of experience in the end-to-end sourcing process including vendor relationships, sourcing, negotiation and collaborating with internal stakeholders. Demonstrated success in fast paced environments requiring multitasking and problem solving skills. Looking to apply knowledge and abilities to challenging new role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Negotiator II (contractor)
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Tempe, AZ
08.2022 - Current
- Creates, negotiates, and executes quotes, renewals, SOW's and Change Orders.
- Effectively partners with internal stakeholders to assist in completing the Strategic Sourcing process in a timely manner.
- Reviews and addresses redlines with legal and the vendor to form a beneficial solution.
- Efficiently uses the eSourcing tool, Ariba, to monitor and complete current, previous and upcoming contracts.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with external vendors.
- Updates pipeline spreadsheet regularly tracking progress, deadlines and spend.
Owner
AJ Customz
Goodyear, AZ
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Researched industry standards for equipment and supplies to ensure the best quality while remaining profitable.
- Met with service vendors and product suppliers to facilitate delivery.
- Monitored customer feedback and implemented changes based on their suggestions.
- Analyzed market trends to inform product offerings and pricing decisions.
- Oversaw daily operations of small business including customer service and financial management.
Category Management Lead Analyst
Cigna
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Successfully organized and collaborated with internal stakeholders to implement 20 onsite clinics with no delays
- Completed Capital purchase requests using purchase orders and direct contracting totaling over $200,000 per year
- Co-led the Emergency COVID Response supply chain team for all of the Cigna organization responsible for sourcing and sending emergency supplies to hundreds of Cigna locations across the United States
- Oversaw numerous contracts in a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) in order to receive maximum savings
- Drafted, negotiated, and executed MSA's, NDA's, BAA's, renewals and SOW's with new and existing suppliers with the expectation to maintain low risk for the organization
- Assisted in executing and completing competitive RFx events
- Cultivated relationships with over 50 suppliers and completed annual supplier reviews to determine compliance and relevance as well as completed cost analyses to determine cost savings or avoidance.
Strategic Sourcing Senior Associate
Cigna
Phoenix, Arizona
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Successfully assisted in implementations and closures for onsite health coaches and clinics
- Responsible for sourcing new supplies and placing orders on a regular basis
- Audited pricing of current suppliers regularly to monitor for contract compliance
- Assisted in developing and negotiating contracts
- Analyzed and created reports for various functions and departments across the organization.
Strategic Sourcing Associate
Cigna
Phoenix, Arizona
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Responsible for the intake of order requests and reviewing the invoices for accuracy for 25 health centers
- The point of contact for the health centers to resolve any ordering or delivery issues
- Created and led the training on supply ordering for all new health center employees
- Organized the proper documentation to maintain an accurate 3 point checks and balance system.
Barista and Cashier
Starbucks Coffee Company
Scottsdale, Arizona
09.2010 - 03.2014
- Learned excellent communication and teamwork skills through face-to-face interaction
- Acquired high multitasking skills in both customer service and inventory control
- Achieved sales and leadership knowledge through in-store quotas and leadership programs
- The lead of the weekly QASA, health inspection, increasing the overall score by a total of 10%.
Teller/Customer Service
Credit Union West
Peoria, Arizona
03.2008 - 07.2010
- Teller duties including responsible for balancing the cash drawer daily
- Worked individually and as a team to meet sales goals on a weekly basis
- Learned customer service skills by interacting with customers regularly
- Performed basic office responsibilities such as filing and answering phone calls.
Education
Masters in Healthcare Management -
Grand Canyon University
04.2019
Bachelors in Supply Chain -
Arizona State University
12.2013
Associates in Business -
Glendale Community College
05.2011
Skills
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking
- Contract Management
- Third Party Management
- Negotiation
- SAP Ariba
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
Change Management
Committees
Customz
- Cigna Ambassador
- Cigna's Safer Sharps committee
- Cigna's Flu committee
- Cigna's COVID Response committee
- Cigna's Ariba's Subject Matter Expert
Awards
15 Cigna Champion Awards
Timeline
Contract Negotiator II (contractor)
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
08.2022 - Current
Owner
AJ Customz
08.2020 - 12.2023
Category Management Lead Analyst
Cigna
10.2018 - 01.2022
Strategic Sourcing Senior Associate
Cigna
07.2015 - 10.2018
Strategic Sourcing Associate
Cigna
03.2014 - 07.2015
Barista and Cashier
Starbucks Coffee Company
09.2010 - 03.2014
Teller/Customer Service
Credit Union West
03.2008 - 07.2010
Masters in Healthcare Management -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors in Supply Chain -
Arizona State University
Associates in Business -
Glendale Community College
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