Sylvia Sammons
Mercer Island
Summary
Dynamic Marketing Sourcing Manager at T-Mobile with a proven track record of securing $98M in cost savings through strategic negotiations and cross-functional collaboration. Expert in contract drafting and vendor management, fostering strong partnerships while driving process improvements and value creation across marketing initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Sourcing Manager – Creative/Digital/Technology
T-Mobile
11.2021 - Current
- Secured $98M in cost savings within 3 years by leading contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring alignment with marketing and finance objectives
- Harmonized procurement strategies across 6 brands within 12 months, enhancing collaboration and driving a unified approach to marketing sourcing
- Optimized marketing service contracts, leading to a 50% reduction in costs and improved supplier performance within 4 months through strategic negotiations
- Drove cross-brand collaboration in vendor negotiations, resulting in improved alignment with marketing strategies and enhanced supplier performance
- Drafted and redlined contracts, including SaaS and licensing agreements and AI provisions, while satisfying stakeholder timelines
- Cultivated a collaborative environment that empowered team members to share insights, resulting in enhanced procurement strategies and stronger vendor partnerships
Technology Procurement Consultant
Apptio and Logic Source
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated IT contracts, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, and hardware purchase agreements
- Drove strategic procurement initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and delivered sustainable value across multiple marketing categories
- Acted as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment that improved overall project outcomes
Technology Contracts Specialist II - Term Limited Employee
King County
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Spearheaded the RFP for a groundbreaking fintech solution, aligning many stakeholders and securing favorable contract terms, enhancing revenue management
- Negotiated contracts that achieved a 15% reduction in technology costs within 6 months, enhancing financial efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration that enhanced procurement strategies, driving a unified approach to sourcing and maximizing value across departments
Caregiver
09.2016 - 08.2017
Technology Contracts Consultant
Washington State Department of Health
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Guided internal teams on sensitive data management, achieving 100% compliance with state regulations within 6 months through tailored training sessions
- Drove strategic alignment with RFP teams, resulting in a cohesive sourcing approach that maximized value across multiple technology categories and improved stakeholder satisfaction
- Interpreted software entitlements, focusing on intellectual property rights, license metrics, and cloud concepts
Senior Procurement and Contracting Specialist
Seattle City Light
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed vendor payments and purchasing
Promoted to Technology Contract Specialist II
Washington State Dep. of Enterprise Services
07.2012 - 09.2014
- Led contract negotiations involving intellectual property rights, licensing agreements, and infringement indemnity, securing favorable outcomes within tight deadlines
- Managed multiple large-scale RFPs concurrently, guiding cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals in a high-pressure environment
- Successfully managed the largest suite of master technology contracts in the state comprised of more than a $100 million dollar in technology categories, including computers, servers, fiber optic cabling, data communication and SaaS systems
Education
Juris Doctor -
Seattle University School of Law
BA - English, Pre-Law
Central Washington University
Skills
- Agile Methodologies
- AI
- Branding
- Business partner
- Business Partnering
- Collaborator
- Complex Statements of Work
- Contract Drafting & Redlining
- Cost Savings
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Data Risk Management
- Financial targets
- Frameworks
- Independently
- Influencing Skills
- IT Procurement Strategy
- Marketing spend
- Microsoft office
- Negotiation Strategy
- Optimizing
- Partner relationships
- Planning
- Presenting
- Prioritizing
- Problem-solve
- Process Improvements
- Project Management
- Recommendations
- Reporting
- Report on
- SaaS
- Scope of work
- Software as a service
- Software Licensing
- Strategic partner
- Strategic Sourcing
- Subject matter experts
- Tracking
- Trusted
- Value Creation
- Vendor Management
Training
- Negotiation Training, 40 hours
- Dispute Resolution Training, 40 hours
Timeline
Marketing Sourcing Manager – Creative/Digital/Technology
T-Mobile
11.2021 - Current
Technology Procurement Consultant
Apptio and Logic Source
01.2021 - 11.2021
Technology Contracts Specialist II - Term Limited Employee
King County
08.2017 - 08.2020
Caregiver
09.2016 - 08.2017
Technology Contracts Consultant
Washington State Department of Health
06.2015 - 09.2016
Senior Procurement and Contracting Specialist
Seattle City Light
09.2014 - 02.2015
Promoted to Technology Contract Specialist II
Washington State Dep. of Enterprise Services
07.2012 - 09.2014
Juris Doctor -
Seattle University School of Law
BA - English, Pre-Law
Central Washington University
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