NICHOLAS HEAD
Newnan,GA
Summary
Accomplished and experienced sourcing professional capable of executing sourcing strategies that meet or exceed the demands and priorities of a business. Valued for the ability to define and lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate and manage contracts, develop and improve vendor relationships, and provide spend analytic reporting. Capable of understanding and explaining commercial, operational and financial impacts of business opportunities. Motivated to obtain a Strategic Sourcing position with a company focused on a culture of people first and celebrating successes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Indirect)
Floor & Decor Outlets of America, Inc
04.2016 - 01.2024
- Integral part of the development and growth of the Indirect Sourcing Department at a fast growing and always changing, $5B+ public retail company. Demonstrated the ability to create trust and develop relationships while successfully delivering results which became the foundation of company expectations. Proved to be proficient in brokering challenging contracts that achieved/exceeded goals, while optimizing buying power, and reducing risk. Managed SpendHQ, spend analytic tool, and was responsible for data integrity and reporting. Experienced over 300% growth in indirect spend and over 400% growth in store openings.
- 7+ years of experience utilizing sourcing guidelines and tools to plan, develop, and execute strategic sourcing initiatives while also focusing on the importance of the use of spend analytics
- Effectively managed ~$150M in spend and led various strategic sourcing initiatives across 7 categories (marketing, travel, store operations, distribution operations, facilities, construction and human resources) resulting in value-added partnerships, cost savings, operational efficiencies, and reductions in risk
- Trustworthy and reliable source among internal/external stakeholders proving to be influential in the decision-making process by effectively communicating insightful recommendations
- Demonstrated the ability to be a successful team player by leading others, making meaningful connections and surrounding myself with people able to expand my knowledge and ability to be successful
- Partnered with HR to establish an employee assistance fund to support employees in need. Established the “West Fund” which has helped over 50+ employees and raised $100K+
- Responsible for calculating, tracking and verifying all merchant vendor rebates ($40M+/YR)
Senior Auditor – Audit & Risk Advisory Services
Windham Brannon
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Responsible for year-end financial statement audits across multiple industries such as financial institutions, healthcare and retail
- Quickly promoted to the Risk Advisory Services team where responsibilities included defining the processes and operations of the business, securing new business and executing general control reviews resulting in SOC 1 Type 1 or 2 reports
- Reduced instances of non-compliance by conducting thorough audits and providing clear recommendations for improvement
Revenue Analyst & Internal Auditor
MedAssets, Inc
01.2010 - 09.2012
- Operated within the Internal Audit team managing and leading internal audit reviews across all business units
- Responsible for reviewing and documenting the integrity and accuracy of internal controls and providing recommendations on how to improve
- Worked in collaboration with executives to develop the foundation for COSO
- As a Revenue Analyst, demonstrated the ability to understand and apply GAAP for revenue recognition for medical software sales and was quickly promoted to Senior Analyst within 60 days of being hired.
Audit Associate – Financial Institution Auditor
Porter Keadle Moore, LLP
09.2007 - 10.2009
- Performed year-end financial statement audits specifically across the financial institution industry
- Responsible for year-end financial statement audits, 401K audits and quarterly internal audits
- Worked efficiently and effectively with a team and audited areas such as cash on hand, general account reconciliations, and loan portfolio reviews.
Education
Master of Accountancy - Accounting
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2006
Skills
- Category Strategy
- Sourcing Initiative Leadership
- Sourcing Execution
- Supplier Performance Oversight
- Critical Strategic Thinker
- Financial/Data Analyst
- Contract Development and Negotiation
- Implementation Planning
- Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Influential / Trustworthy / Genuine
- Team Player
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Expertise in Adobe PDF, Spend HQ, and Coupa Sourcing
Timeline
Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Indirect)
Floor & Decor Outlets of America, Inc
04.2016 - 01.2024
Senior Auditor – Audit & Risk Advisory Services
Windham Brannon
01.2013 - 11.2013
Revenue Analyst & Internal Auditor
MedAssets, Inc
01.2010 - 09.2012
Audit Associate – Financial Institution Auditor
Porter Keadle Moore, LLP
09.2007 - 10.2009
Master of Accountancy - Accounting
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Alabama
Personal
- Follower of Christ
- Husband / Dad / Coach
- Volunteer / Community Service
- Anything Golf, Baseball, Football, Fishing
- Sigma Phi Epsilon
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