Jason Boggs
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Resourceful Purchasing Manager with a background in managing and overseeing all aspects of procurement processes. Skilled in negotiating contracts, improving supply chain efficiency, and reducing costs while maintaining quality standards. Demonstrated ability to lead teams in developing purchasing strategies that align with organizational goals. Made a significant impact on previous work by optimizing inventory levels and establishing strong relationships with suppliers for better terms and pricing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Procurement Manager
Endeavors
San Antonio, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Negotiated contracts and formulated policies with suppliers.
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine the most cost-effective purchasing options for the organization.
- Developed strategies for cost reduction and improved quality of purchased goods or services.
- Evaluated bids from subcontractors and vendors against proposal criteria, and recommended award decisions based on the lowest qualified bidder or the best value procurement methodologies.
- Managed the setup of new vendors in the system, ensuring proper documentation was received before payment was processed.
- Negotiated vendor contracts for goods and services while maintaining cost savings initiatives.
- Negotiated terms of vendor contracts to secure favorable pricing structures.
- Analyzed supply chain operations to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintained updated knowledge of market trends impacting supply chain operations.
IT Sourcing Manager
SARMA
San Antonio, TX
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Evaluated vendor's proposals for accuracy, completeness, compliance with requirements and overall value proposition.
- Initiated and maintained effective working relationships with actual and potential suppliers.
- Developed and managed relationships with vendors to ensure quality products at competitive pricing.
- Developed reports outlining current sourcing activity and analysis of future opportunities.
- Led cross-functional teams in order to coordinate efforts related to product development initiatives or complex projects involving multiple suppliers.
- Led initiative for new purchasing protocol proposal and implementation.
- Analyzed supplier performance data to identify areas of improvement in sourcing processes.
- Identified lowest costs through submission of RFPs and product category reviews.
- Researched industry trends to identify emerging technologies or innovative products that could improve operational efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between internal stakeholders and external stakeholders.
- Participated in negotiations regarding price, terms, quality and lead time for suppliers and categories.
IT Sourcing Analyst
Bracewell LLP
San Antonio, TX
05.2016 - 06.2021
- Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
- Evaluated supplier proposals using established criteria such as price point, quality assurance plans, delivery schedules.
- Collaborated and communicated with various team members, business partners and vendors.
- Coordinated timely resolution of disputes between buyers and suppliers involving payment issues or other discrepancies.
- Led cross-functional teams in the deployment of supply chain management software, enhancing workflow automation.
- Designed and executed risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
- Identified product usage in business history and based minimum and maximum inventory levels on those needs.
- Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of supply chain operations to identify efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
- Drove customer feedback to deliver information to management for corrective action.
- Reviewed existing contracts for accuracy and identified areas of improvement or risk mitigation strategies.
- Reviewed and assessed customer data in real-time to discover and immediately address errors and anomalies before issues occurred.
- Added new vendors and products into system and keyed in special shipping codes when needed.
- Researched supplier capabilities to ensure they meet company requirements.
- Converted data into graphs and charts, providing insight into business operations and results.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10-2012
Skills
- Task prioritization
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Organization
- Quality assurance
- Analytical thinking
- Data management
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Time management
- Active listening
- Team management
- Collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Cost analysis
- Procurement strategy
- Category management
- Supplier relationship management
- Logistics management
- Strategic sourcing
- Pricing analysis
- Vendor evaluation
- Procurement processes
- Data analytics
- Spend analysis
- Supply chain optimization
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany Culture401k matchPaid time offPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionLanguages
English
Native language
Software
Office 365
Visio
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Power Point
Timeline
IT Procurement Manager
Endeavors
06.2022 - Current
IT Sourcing Manager
SARMA
06.2021 - 06.2022
IT Sourcing Analyst
Bracewell LLP
05.2016 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
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