CAREER SUMMARY High performing, results-driven Contract Manager with a career providing leadership, expertise, and performance in procurement, continuous improvement, and contract management for a multi-site national and international operations. Recognized for skills in lean supply chain operations, strategic global sourcing, and guiding successful tactical partnerships with key vendors. Experienced interacting and working closely with C-level executives across industry and cultural lines.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Manager, Information Technology
Wood Group USA, Inc
01.2018 - 02.2022
Led the development, implemented and on-going management of an enterprise-wide lean supply chain and global sourcing process
Established vendor relationship matrix
Led the development and implementation of the standards and procedures for effective and efficient Indirect Procurement, Software Asset and related Services
Achieved 3% savings on annual indirect purchases of $180 million; annually $5.4 million
Led negotiations for Telecom, IT Software, Cellular, Printing, Copier/Fax, and IT Equipment Contracts
Maintain continuous alignment of supply chain project scope with strategic business objectives
Designed and initiated structured third-party service provider processes and procedures
Monitor all supply chain projects to insure best practices and procedures are executed; Initiated lessons learned process to eliminate issues and capture excellent execution processes
Interpreted contact terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
Managed, supervised and controlled execution of contracts ranging from $1 million to $30 million.
Onboarded and trained new staff to keep team efficient and prepare team members to effectively handle demands of simultaneous and large-scale contracts.
Worked closely with account team to identify areas to improve cash flow and leverage tools to improve cash flow from contracts.
Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.
Head of Sourcing and Vendor Management
AMEC Foster Wheeler
01.2012 - 01.2018
Direct the procurement, logistics, international sourcing, import and export compliance, and forecasting functions with strategic, tactical, and budgetary responsibilities including, Procurement, Compliance, Asset Management, Vendor Relationship, Supplier Evaluation and selection, Supplier Development.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
IT and Indirect Buyer
MACTEC Engineering and Consulting
01.2003 - 01.2012
Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.