Shannon Tyler-Zabel
Sacramento
Summary
Experienced Procurement Manager with a proven track record of over 10 years in the field. Consistently takes on greater levels of responsibility. Known for meticulous attention to detail and expertise in project and program management, process improvement, and change management. Renowned for delivering exceptional customer service and employing innovative problem-solving skills. Possesses a strong passion for strategic planning and continuous improvement, coupled with a natural curiosity for professional growth. Highly communicative and adaptable, excels as an effective team leader in complex and highly regulated environments, collaborating seamlessly with stakeholders at all levels.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Manager
Zymeworks Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
- G & A Procurement Business Partner, partnering with stakeholders at
all levels - .Global vendor manager across the following categories: IT, HR, Travel, Professional Services, Legal, Audit/ financial services, and Contract Research Organizations
- Steering Committee member and Procurement Leader for
NetSuite/Coupa/Adaptive Implementation Project - Business Process Owner for company wide travel program, implemented new travel platform
- Developed strong relationships with internal business partners, key vendors, fostering long-term partnerships
- Collaborated cross-functionally to identify opportunities for improving purchasing strategies, process improvements and cost savings leading to focused alignment with organizational goals
Procurement Manager
Foster Poultry Farms
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Procurement Manager of Professional Services, covering Property, IT, Marketing, Legal, Risk Management, Finance, HR and Outside Warehousing
- Managing roughly $120 million annually, specializing in indirect spend
- Managed team of 5 employees/ Direct Reports
- Manager of Office Services and Company Store (Logo Shop)
- Member of Leadership team
- Special Project: Direct Materials Tray RFP - Project Co-Lead that will save 12% of spend (approximately $6.7M)
Senior Procurement & Sourcing Specialist
Blue Diamond Growers
06.2017 - 10.2021
- Procurement Category Manager for MRO, IT, EH & S and HR Spend (managing roughly $45 million annually), specializing in indirect spend, worked independently with multiple sites towards standardization that led to cost savings and process improvements
- Project Manager on major outsourcing project
- Vendor Manager of numerous large-scale programs and key, strategic vendors
- Project Lead on SAP Ariba Suite Implementation Team
- Year over year delivery of ROI of 10X
- Managing multiple GPO’s and critical vendors
Corporate Procurement Analyst
Hearthside Food Solutions
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Supported more than 18 manufacturing plants in strategic sourcing functions for MRO product line
- Led a corporate-wide packaging consolidation project generating a 21% reduction in annual spend
- Reviewed and analyzed a variety of supply categories, such as first aid, office, packaging, personal protective equipment, and disposable production supplies, and effectively negotiated best prices resulting in an average savings of 18 to 22% in maintenance repair operations
- Reduced excess spending by 91% by implementing a streamlined process for the utilization of cut resistant gloves leading to an annual savings of $138k in a single plant
Product Information Coordinator
McMaster Carr Supply Company
01.2004 - 12.2014
- Researched all product specifications and developed comprehensive product descriptions
- Led a team of cross-functional individuals in the upload of database and catalog information
- Additional positions held: Supplier Address Maintenance Specialist, Merchandising Operations Traffic Manager
Education
Master of Accounting - Fraud Examination
Keller Graduate School of Management
Naperville, IL Bachelor of Arts - History Teacher Education
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILSkills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- SAP / Ariba
- Negotiation expertise
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement Analytics
- Relationship Building
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Senior Procurement Manager
Zymeworks Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Procurement Manager
Foster Poultry Farms
10.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Procurement & Sourcing Specialist
Blue Diamond Growers
06.2017 - 10.2021
Corporate Procurement Analyst
Hearthside Food Solutions
03.2015 - 06.2017
Product Information Coordinator
McMaster Carr Supply Company
01.2004 - 12.2014
Master of Accounting - Fraud Examination
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Arts - History Teacher Education
Western Illinois University
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