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Jordan S. Yates

Greensburg,PA

Summary

Accomplished procurement leader with a decade of expertise in the tech, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Skilled in steering high-impact teams towards achieving strategic sourcing goals, enhancing operational efficiencies, and fostering robust client and supplier relationships. Proficient in navigating cross-functional projects with a focus on negotiation, compliance, and supplier performance. MBA-qualified with a strong background in finance and accounting, poised to drive excellence in procurement strategies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate – Team Lead

WNS Procurement
Pittsburgh, USA
03.2024 - Current
  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive academic program aligned with strategic goals to boost collaboration between academia and industry.
  • Led the premier research project, overseeing execution, compliance, and client communication, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to execute research contracts, with a keen focus on timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Optimized contracting process evaluation metrics, enabling data-driven adjustments for improved efficiency.
  • Facilitated seamless migration of project management operations from Asana to Salesforce, enhancing workflow and data integration.

Senior Associate – Category Contract Team Lead

WNS Procurement
Pittsburgh, USA
07.2021 - 02.2024
  • Manage and oversee the Capex, IT, and Professional Services contracts team’s workload in conjunction with strategic aims and objectives of the client
  • Developed and Implemented the transition strategy to move a client facing team from fully domestic to offshore
  • Contracts lead/Subject Matter Expert for the Capital Equipment and Information Technology categories including software
  • Evaluate and analyze data to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions for processes including reducing contract turnaround time by eight (8) days or 44.7% by implementing efficiencies specific to my category and management of my direct reports
  • Perform analysis on feasibility of outsourcing of client work for cost saving opportunities
  • Analyze and assess team performance metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis and report out to client senior management on performance and proposed efficiencies
  • Developed several tools to help track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the team to enable process efficiency solutions
  • Engage with the client senior managers, stakeholders, and sourcing managers to define the business requirements/scope of the contract
  • Serve as primary contact for client stakeholders, sourcing managers, vendors, and legal for review and execution of contracts
  • Prepare/draft/review contracts in accordance with client policies and best practices
  • Review scopes of work, contract systems, and inputs to determine appropriate contract type including specific terms and conditions
  • Interview candidates and assess next level talent for the procurement services team

Contract Professional

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc.
Monroeville, USA
06.2018 - 07.2021
  • Program management of Naval Nuclear power plant components and servicing equipment
  • Held a Secret Level security clearance for the U.S
  • Government
  • Development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives and acquisition strategies for competitive and sole source suppliers
  • Working knowledge and compliance with DFARs and International Trade & logistics
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to plan and execute sourcing long-term solutions to maximize supplier performance
  • Track and assess supplier performance and compliance with delivery schedules, payment provisions, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and contract data reporting requirements
  • Development of best practices for foreign supply base procurements and procurement of commercial goods
  • Procurement lead for the cross-functional team to develop supplier cost and span reduction initiatives
  • Generation of request for proposal packages and analysis of supplier proposals
  • Negotiation of pricing and contractual terms and conditions
  • Preparation of business case justifications recommending sourcing awards and contract placement
  • Development of estimates and long-range forecasts for planning and budgeting
  • Lead for management of company and supplier communications
  • Training, development, and sponsorship of new Contract Professionals

Part-Time Accountant

Washington Penn Plastic
Washington, PA
06.2016 - 05.2018
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
  • Identified opportunities and risks in accounts payable process to improve standard operating procedures.
  • Processed daily invoices, check requests and wire transfers of foreign and domestic currency.
  • Researched and resolved invoice and payment issues for internal employees and external vendors.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Louisiana State University
Shreveport

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA

Skills

  • Manage and lead a team of direct reports, consisting of offshore and domestic team employees, supporting the indirect categories for a Fortune 100 client in the research and development area
  • Developed a strategy to support Direct Sourcing procurement actions for a client, aligning with the client's objectives to increase efficiencies and reduce spending
  • Developed the training program to coach and develop new team members using a mentorship-style onboarding program for increased transfer of category knowledge and collaboration, resulting in new team members working independently one to two months earlier
  • Developed business cases to transition procurement from foreign to domestic supply sources
  • Prepared sourcing strategies and executed the procurement of first-of-a-kind product to support the Naval fleet

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Team Leadership
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Project Management
  • Compliance & Risk Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Software Proficiency (e.g., Salesforce, Asana)

Software

Asana

Salesforce

Microsoft Suite

Timeline

Senior Associate – Team Lead

WNS Procurement
03.2024 - Current

Senior Associate – Category Contract Team Lead

WNS Procurement
07.2021 - 02.2024

Contract Professional

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc.
06.2018 - 07.2021

Part-Time Accountant

Washington Penn Plastic
06.2016 - 05.2018

Master of Business Administration -

Louisiana State University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Washington & Jefferson College
Jordan S. Yates