Sami Rahmanzai
Omaha,NE
Summary
Experienced Senior Procurement and Contract Analyst with 20+ years in contract management and third-party relations. Skilled in ERP systems across corporate and international development sectors, optimizing procurement processes. Expertise in negotiating complex contracts, risk assessment, and driving efficiency through strategic procurement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Contracts & Procurement Analyst
American National Bank
Omaha, NE
02.2020 - Current
- Providing support for contracting, internal compliance, IT, Cyber Security, Credit Admin and risk management functions within the department and across the organization to ensure the integrity of operations and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Developed Third Party Risk Management Policy, vendor due diligence and new vendors onboarding processes
- Draft MNDA, MSA, GSA, SOW and amendments and negotiate contract terms and conditions with vendors and work closely with internal business owners and legal counsel
- Manage and report contracts renewal, expiring, and work both with internal and external stakeholders on contracts amendment and addendums
- Directly negotiates various contracts and statement of work along with provisions with subcontractors and vendors
- Draft notice of contracts termination, non-renewals and request certificate of distraction
- Perform due diligence and risk assessments of critical and high importance vendors on quarter and annual basis and report to the third-party risk management executive board
- Manage new vendor onboarding and perform risk assessment and analysis of the new vendors
- With collaboration with internal stakeholders I lead, analyze, and review RFI, RFQ, RFPs and other bid documents
- Spearheaded migration to new contract management system, streamlining processes and enhancing functionality
- Managed project implementation from inception to completion
- Implement creative solutions to optimize contract management processes
- Continuously seek ways to improve efficiency, reduce risk and cost saving
Senior Contracts Analyst – Supply Management Contract
TD Ameritrade, Inc.
Omaha, NE
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Directly negotiated various contracts, and statement of work with third party vendors and subcontractors
- Maintained ongoing communication with applicable management and personnel to provide updates on contract status, upcoming contract renewals or expirations, and complete contract closeouts
- Provided support with RFP/RFQ preparation, proposal analysis, risk mitigation, and procurement of software, services, and materials activities
- Collaborated with legal professionals to draft and facilitate negotiation process for master purchase agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and sales order
- Drove go-live initiative within team resulting in improved contract buyout process and efficiency in contract lifecycle
- Negotiated, draft, review, and redline Non-Disclosure Agreement, Master Services Agreement, Order Form, and Software Licenses for IT, Marketing, Institutional, and Security departments
- Achievements: Assisted in cleansing over 2,000 contracts, reviewed partially signed agreements, and established audit trail enabling teams to push for fully executed agreements
Procurement Specialist
Treehouse Foods, Inc.
Omaha, NE
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed all aspects of commodities and ingredient contracts for supply chain procurement portfolios updating prices and freight handling codes routinely
- Completed functions related to contract cleansing and planning focusing on targeting potential business relationships and acquire additional business
- Fostered cooperation between three distinct departments initiating a cross-functional monthly AR/AP reporting process furthering key objectives
- Recognized as a subject matter expert in SAP, JDE, QAD, AIPC, and additional internal processes and procedures by senior management
- Assigned responsibility of training and providing support to team members
- Succeeded in eliminating redundant activities and introducing more efficient processes and procedures by driving process improvements
Procurement Specialist
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
Omaha, NE
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Directed vendor and subcontractor management across all procurement phases negotiating new pricing and issuance of contracts
- Provided support with contract monitoring, closeout procedures, blocked invoice resolution, master data input, and vendor payment processing
- Utilized available data to generate sales orders between SAP and non-SAP plant locations
- Leveraged existing contacts to resolve urgent system error messages, forecast potential material receipt issues and invoice receipt discrepancies
Account Manager
Yahoo, Inc.
Omaha, NE
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Served as primary contact for all small business client contracts providing support, cultivating long-lasting partnerships, and escalating technical issues
- Delivered solutions tailored to client’s needs and objectives within timely manner while forecasting and tracking key account metrics
- Partnered with technical teams achieving quick resolutions and expanding business accounts within territory
Academy Manager/Language Instructor
Mission Essential Personnel
San Diego, CA
09.2011 - 02.2013
- Managed operations for the language academy team incorporating capacity building program within existing curriculum and organization structure
- Secured leading linguists through various recruitment activities within San Diego providing hands-on training on remote Afghan working standards
- Established project framework, work activities, organization website, material translation, workshops, conferences, and training sessions
Contracts MANAGER
Counterpart International, Inc.
Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2009 - 09.2010
- Managed and oversaw the entire contract lifecycle of $35 Million USAID Grant for Public Outreach Program
- Led and managed Finance, Account, Monitoring & Evaluations, Operations, IT, Human Resources, and Logistic departments and provided continues gaudiness and support
- Prepared, coordinated, and executed proposals, pre-award surveys, and provided reports to the donor agency and CPI executive committee
Program Manager
International Foundation for Electoral Systems
Kabul, Afghanistan
07.2006 - 06.2009
- Created and managed $1.5 million project overseeing program execution of Election Education Center and Afghanistan Association of Electoral Officials
- Utilized research and best practices to aid in advising staff on program development, capacity building, material creation, and strategic planning
- Completed internal audit of subcontractors, pre-post award survey, program reporting procedures, liaised between IFES stakeholders and subcontractors
- Represented organization outlining key proposals and progress of campaigns in meetings, conferences, and workshops
Senior Program Officer
International Foundation for Electoral Systems
Kabul, Afghanistan
02.2003 - 06.2009
- Managed the entire program operation of $85 million civic education program for Afghanistan Electoral Process
- Collaborated with field experts, consultants and various stakeholders to execute projects and establishment of several field offices, procurement of equipment, creation of internal policies and procedures, and recruitment of staff members
- Assisted and managed regulatory agency examinations and implemented recommended corrective actions
Education
MS - Urban Studies
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE08.2018
MBA - Marketing
Preston University
Pakistan03.2002
BBA - Accounting
Orient University
Pakistan12.1999
Skills
- Contract Management
- Procurement Process
- Vendor Negotiations
- Third-Party Relationship
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Development
- Team Building
- Vendor management
- Increasing efficiency and productivity
- Risk assessment
- Supply chain management
- International Relations
- Accounting functions
- Interpersonal communication
- SAP
- Oracle
- JDE
- ICM
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office
- Supplier relationship management
- SAP software proficiency
Personal Information
Title: Senior Procurement and Contract Analyst
Timeline
Senior Contracts & Procurement Analyst
American National Bank
02.2020 - Current
Senior Contracts Analyst – Supply Management Contract
TD Ameritrade, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2020
Procurement Specialist
Treehouse Foods, Inc.
02.2016 - 12.2018
Procurement Specialist
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
04.2014 - 01.2016
Account Manager
Yahoo, Inc.
09.2013 - 03.2014
Academy Manager/Language Instructor
Mission Essential Personnel
09.2011 - 02.2013
Contracts MANAGER
Counterpart International, Inc.
01.2009 - 09.2010
Program Manager
International Foundation for Electoral Systems
07.2006 - 06.2009
Senior Program Officer
International Foundation for Electoral Systems
02.2003 - 06.2009
MS - Urban Studies
University of Nebraska At Omaha
MBA - Marketing
Preston University
BBA - Accounting
Orient University
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