JENNIFER L. CHIARELLI
Lee’s Summit,MO
Summary
Sourcing professional prepared to deliver impactful results through comprehensive procurement strategies and supplier management. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to changing needs, ensuring reliable and efficient operations. Known for problem-solving capabilities and excellent negotiation skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology Sourcing Manager
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Overland Park, KS, USA
08.2012 - 01.2026
- Negotiate complex software license agreements, cloud agreements and professional services agreements.
- Conduct negotiations for pricing and contract terms with strategic suppliers and understand market conditions and economic impacts.
- Manage complex issues requiring in-depth analysis and can effectively communicate project issues with upper management and across all organizational departments.
- Proven ability to lead contractual negotiations and drive resolution on key issues while maximizing value.
- Lead sourcing process for RFx opportunities and determine supplier qualifications, develop criteria for RFx and thoroughly evaluate supplier bids.
- Led cross-functional teams in negotiating contracts with key suppliers for improved terms.
- Mentored junior team members on best practices in sourcing and vendor management.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to define business requirements and align sourcing initiatives with organizational goals.
- Led contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions, reducing overall expenses.
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and enhance procurement efficiency.
Contracts Manager
Cerner Corporation
Kansas City, MO, USA
01.2009 - 08.2012
- Negotiated complex supplier contracts while ensuring costs are within budget.
- Established supply chain process to provide clear instruction for business owners.
- Maintained successful business relationships and provide excellent customer service for the internal customers I support.
- Presented contracts to executives such as Chief Financial Officer to obtain support and approval of key terms and spend.
Consultant
Telwares
Parsippany, NJ, USA
04.2008 - 12.2008
- Performed “pre-sales assessments” on new opportunities by analyzing contractual and invoice data received from prospects.
- Presented client with gap to market on telecom rates and contractual terms and conditions.
- Interacted with the client to build relationships and present analyses through the project timeline.
- Motivated self-starter in an unstructured environment with no supervision.
Pricing Manager
Sprint Nextel
Overland Park, KS, USA
10.2006 - 04.2008
- Considered a “go-to” person within the group and have maintained a leadership role as a mentor to other co-workers.
- Responsible for large telecom accounts that have telecom spends in excess of $1.5 billion.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with telecom customers.
- Excellent financial acumen and strong understanding of financial cost models that impact revenue and costs.
- Worked on a project for my Director to establish quarterly pricing trends and initiatives in the department that will be viewed by executives.
Finance Service Analyst I, II, III, IV and Senior Pricing Analyst
Sprint Nextel
Overland Park, KS, USA
01.1999 - 10.2006
- Strong knowledge of financial cost models needed to evaluate deal economics to effectively manage profitability.
- Created executive level financial summary and presented analysis to executives.
- Strong negotiation skills with external customers pertaining to price points and contractual terms and conditions.
- Maintained excellent relationship with internal customers and provide quick turn-around with short time frames.
Education
Masters - Business Administration, Emphasis in Finance and Management
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO05.2004
Bachelor of Science Degree - Finance
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12.1998
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Strategic sourcing
- Strategic business relationships
- Negotiation expertise
Timeline
Technology Sourcing Manager
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
08.2012 - 01.2026
Contracts Manager
Cerner Corporation
01.2009 - 08.2012
Consultant
Telwares
04.2008 - 12.2008
Pricing Manager
Sprint Nextel
10.2006 - 04.2008
Finance Service Analyst I, II, III, IV and Senior Pricing Analyst
Sprint Nextel
01.1999 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science Degree - Finance
Missouri State University
Masters - Business Administration, Emphasis in Finance and Management
Rockhurst University