KENDALL HALLMAN
ATLANTA,GA
Summary
Experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager with deep understanding of sourcing and procurement practices, supplier management, and contract negotiation. Strengths lie in strategic planning, cross-functional team leadership, and ability to drive cost savings while maintaining high quality standards. Previous roles have seen significant reductions in operating costs through effective sourcing strategies and process improvements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Manager
GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL
Atlanta, USA
12.2020 - Current
- Oversaw $30M portfolio of leased commercial properties to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Developed and implemented sourcing strategies to reduce costs across various categories of spend.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers to ensure cost savings and improved service levels.
- Identified lowest costs through submission of RFPs and product category reviews.
- Secured $1.2M cost savings through lease renegotiation, lowering rent and OT concessions.
Strategic Sourcing Manager
AMERICOLD
Atlanta, USA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Delivered measurable reductions in expenditures within multiple spend areas including Maintenance Repair Operations, HR support functions, IT infrastructure projects, and Construction.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to draft RFx documents and secure corporate agreements.
- Facilitated delivery of Tier 1 and 2 diversity initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Leveraged software and dashboard tools to enhance reporting and process efficiency.
Sr. Procurement Analyst
SUNTRUST BANK
Atlanta, USA
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Provides data analysis and transforms spend data and large databases into key insights and opportunities to drive value and savings
- Executed Ariba administrative tasks including vendor, user support and managed RFxs events via Ariba for Strategic Sourcing and other functional business units
- Assisted in achieving Supplier Diversity goals and compiled reports.
- Collaborated with Category Managers and Business partners to align on strategies and propose actionable savings ideas.
Sr. Procurement Analyst
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
Atlanta, USA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted in negotiations for annual and multi-year agreements with an annual spend ranging from $10 million to over $50 million.
- Enhanced strategic sourcing by managing and analyzing data to identify actionable improvements.
- Enabled internal stakeholders by mastering quantitative techniques and cost regression modeling.
- Evaluated bids from multiple vendors to select the most cost-effective option based on quality of materials or services provided.
Sr. Commodity Analyst
GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL
Marietta, USA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Utilized Procurement eSourcing platforms including Ariba and SAP eSourcing to assist with sourcing requirements.
- Conducted RFP/RFQ assessments and executed comprehensive comparisons.
- Performed detailed spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Supported Senior Executives, Category Managers, Project Managers, and Suppliers in managing contracts and item pricing.
Sourcing Analyst
GEORGIA PACIFIC (CONTRACT)
Atlanta, USA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Collaborated with Category Managers, Project Managers, and Suppliers on price and item management related to contract agreements.
- Supported multiple projects by leveraging expertise in advanced Access and Excel techniques.
- Updated pricing information across platforms such as SAP, Integrity, and PassPort.
- Executed ongoing maintenance of categories, including in-depth price evaluations.
Software Trainer/Procurement Consultant
THOMPSON, COBB, BAZILIO AND ASSOCIATES, PC (CONTRACT)
Washington, USA
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Recognized as a top trainer in customer surveys and reviews while delivering training on Ariba eSourcing, Buyer and Invoicing modules.
- Produced versatile Ariba training content adaptable to both in-person sessions and computer-based learning.
- Engaged with customers for effective process mapping and requirement clarification.
Assistant Buyer
THE HOME DEPOT
Atlanta, USA
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Assisted in managing and completing projects valued at $3MM related to HD Expo and Signage.
- Directed various projects in collaboration with onsite managers and vendors, guaranteeing on-time order processing using Ariba and SAP.
- Executed detailed evaluations of cost proposals to streamline sourcing activities using Ariba.
- Prepared RFQ, evaluated responses and managed execution of orders to fulfillment
- Delivered comprehensive spend analysis using Ariba, SAP, Access, and Excel platforms.
Global Services Consultant/Software Trainer
IBM
Atlanta, USA
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Consultant who fostered business and client relationships to help transform procurement and manufacturing business processes into technical and functional requirements
- Provided SAP go-live support by utilizing functional design and ERP expertise.
- Crafted comprehensive training materials tailored for multiple SAP modules such as MM, PP, FICO, BW, and SD.
- Contributed to meeting project goals by ensuring client requirements were met within time and fiscal limits.
Education
BBA - Management
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GASkills
- Ariba
- SAP (MM, BW, FI/CO)
- Zycus
- QlikView/QlikSense
- Archer
- Lawson
- Google Data Studio
- Tableau
- ERFx
- MS Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Visio
- SQL
- RoboHelp
- Visio
- Cognos
- WinRunner QuickTest Pro
- Network Configuration
- Hardware and Software Support
- MS Project
- RWD uPerform
- Data analytics
- Global sourcing
- Supplier performance
- Spend analysis
- Lean six sigma
- Supplier evaluation
Certification
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), candidate
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Manager
GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL
12.2020 - Current
Strategic Sourcing Manager
AMERICOLD
01.2019 - 01.2021
Sr. Procurement Analyst
SUNTRUST BANK
01.2015 - 01.2019
Sr. Procurement Analyst
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
01.2013 - 01.2015
Sr. Commodity Analyst
GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL
01.2010 - 01.2013
Sourcing Analyst
GEORGIA PACIFIC (CONTRACT)
01.2009 - 01.2010
Software Trainer/Procurement Consultant
THOMPSON, COBB, BAZILIO AND ASSOCIATES, PC (CONTRACT)
01.2007 - 01.2009
Assistant Buyer
THE HOME DEPOT
01.2003 - 01.2006
Global Services Consultant/Software Trainer
IBM
01.1998 - 01.2002
BBA - Management
Valdosta State University
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