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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
key skills assessment
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Jeff Bulger

Dundee,Illinois

Summary

STRATEGY | LEADERSHIP | PERFORMANCE A top-performing Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Executive seeks to leverage skills and expertise in pursuit of a senior level opportunity. Strong expertise in technology acquisition thru collaboration at all levels of the organization to achieve goals, meet deadlines, and deliver outstanding results. Highly regarded for ability to assess internal strengths, weaknesses, and external opportunities to create strategic advantage. Responsible for leading negotiation teams, reducing acquisition cost, and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across the enterprise. Highly effective in corporate or remote work environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Global IT Procurement - Software & Services

Johnson Controls, Inc.
01.2017 - Current
  • Led negotiation teams and achieved significant cost savings.

Sr. Manager, Enterprise IT Software Solutions

Allstate Insurance Company
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Responsible for software licensing, mobile technology, and data services.

Director, Partnership Management

Motorola
01.2004 - 01.2013
  • Lead strategic partner relationships for voice, audio, and text input technologies.

Senior Manager, Business Development

Motorola
  • Collaborated with product management to bring innovation and differentiation to MMI products.

Global Category Manager, Software and Services

Motorola
  • Source embedded third party software in multimedia, voice, video, and imaging technology software used in Motorola cell phones worldwide.

Global Commodity Manager, Indirect IT Software and Services

Motorola
  • Supported IT in acquisition strategy development, improved asset management, negotiation planning, contracting, and complex licensing.

Education

Master of Science -

Supply Chain Management
01.2009

Master of Business Administration -

Elmhurst College
01.2010

Bachelor of Arts -

Leadership and Management

Skills

  • Budget Management
  • Strategic Planning/Analysis
  • Technology and IP Licensing
  • Contract Management
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Training and Development
  • Business Development
  • Communications
  • Negotiation
  • Mentorship and Coaching

Certification

Digital Six Sigma – Greenbelt, Instructor Led Training

key skills assessment

  • Technology Acquistion – Develop and implement strategic plans to successfully execute Category Strategies. Consistently apply a practical approach designed to effectively manage and mentor teams, driving innovation, and project direction. Lead structured and non-structured sourcing initiatives, complex contract negotiations and manage inputs from internal stakeholders to achieve business goals.
  • Results Oriented – Proven ability to deliver bottom line value with a strong expertise in operational execution. Committed to quarterbacking internal teams through the exchange of knowledge, experience, and goal sharing to optimize strategies and drive business solutions.

Timeline

Director, Global IT Procurement - Software & Services

Johnson Controls, Inc.
01.2017 - Current

Sr. Manager, Enterprise IT Software Solutions

Allstate Insurance Company
01.2013 - 12.2016

Director, Partnership Management

Motorola
01.2004 - 01.2013

Senior Manager, Business Development

Motorola

Global Category Manager, Software and Services

Motorola

Global Commodity Manager, Indirect IT Software and Services

Motorola

Master of Science -

Supply Chain Management

Master of Business Administration -

Elmhurst College

Bachelor of Arts -

Leadership and Management
Jeff Bulger