Melissa Brainard
Hudson,Ohio
Summary
Accomplished procurement professional with history of overseeing multi-million dollar procurement operations. Strategic planner offering demonstrated track record and core strengths in key relationship management and inventory management as well as persuasive contract negotiation skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
KeyBank
Cleveland, OH
06.2007 - Current
- Led a team of market data specialists focusing on spend reduction and inventory management of $60M spend category
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to ensure risk compliance and competitive pricing
- Implemented strategies for cost reduction through improved terms of payment or better pricing structures
- Leveraged technology solutions to improve procurement operations and facilitate data driven decision making
- Collaborate with line of business decision makers, third party risk management team and technology partners to mitigate risk and achieve savings
Marketing Manager
Agilysys
Solon, Ohio
01.1997 - 06.2007
- Responsible for marketing plans, programs and demand generation campaigns
- Managed marketing events for computer hardware suppliers
- Effectively managed marketing funds to stimulate product demand and field sales interest through the creation of internal programs and promotions
- Trained internal sales force on sales processes and promotions
- Coordinated marketing events with vendors to promote products
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Akron
Akron, OH12-1993
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Price Negotiation
- Strategic Sourcing
- Spend Analysis
- Inventory Management
- Relationship Building
- Process Improvement
- Team Collaboration
- Contract Negotiation
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Procurement Manager
KeyBank
06.2007 - Current
Marketing Manager
Agilysys
01.1997 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Akron