Ralph Englese
SPARTA,New Jersey
Summary
Methodical Project manage with background overseeing purchase of goods and services on behalf of organization. Seasoned expert at bid process guidance and contract administration. Talented leader when following and enforcing purchasing rules, procedures and associated regulations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Procurement Manager
Abbvie
North Chicago, IL
02.2018 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Developed productive relationships with key account holders.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Supervised human resources functions for [Type] and [Type] groups in [State] and [State].
Director Strategic Purchasing
Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals
Kenilworth, NJ
01.2000 - 12.2018
- Developed and implemented departmental goals, plans and standards consistent with administrative, legal and ethical requirements of organization.
- Planned and monitored staff hiring, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.
- Offered quality health, dental and vision benefits with wellness programs to give employees access to resources for healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
- Directed and evaluated information technologies, service level determination and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
- Prepared, monitored and evaluated departmental budgets and kept operations compliant with allocated funding.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Led team of [Number] other leaders reporting to Board of Directors.
- Spearheaded change management and strategic turnaround for company during significant restructuring and downsizing.
Adjunct Professor
Union County College
Cranford, New Jersey
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Taught [Area of expertise] courses, providing instruction to up to [Number] undergraduate students.
Education
MBA - Human Resources/Economics
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05.1999
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis understanding
- Contract Negotiation
- Procurement expertise
- Document preparation
- Account management
- Bid coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training and Development
Accomplishments
President of the Cranford Jaycees
Creator of the Patrick French Foundation
Business Administration Certification
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Strategic Procurement Manager
Abbvie
02.2018 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Union County College
01.2003 - 01.2009
Director Strategic Purchasing
Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals
01.2000 - 12.2018
MBA - Human Resources/Economics
Fairleigh Dickinson University