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
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