Sylvia Sammons
Mercer Island,WA
Summary
Dynamic Sourcing Manager with over 10 years of experience. Within the past three years, I secured $98M in cost savings through strategic negotiations and cross-functional collaboration. With expertise in contract drafting and a passion for optimizing vendor relationships, I drive value creation and enhance procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Manager
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
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
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
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
J.D. -
Seattle University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - English, Pre-Law
Central Washington University
Skills
- AI Prompting
- Business Partnering
- Complex Statements of Work
- Contract Drafting & Redlining
- Category management
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Negotiation Strategy
- Software as a Service
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost analysis
- Procurement strategy
- Market research
- Risk management
WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO AND PROFILES
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvia-sammons
Training
- Negotiation Training, 40 hours
- Dispute Resolution Training, 40 hours
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Manager
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
Technology Contracts Consultant
Washington State Department of Health
06.2015 - 09.2016
Senior Procurement and Contracting Specialist
Seattle City Light
09.2014 - 02.2015
Technology Contract Specialist II
Washington State Dep. of Enterprise Services
07.2012 - 09.2014
J.D. -
Seattle University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - English, Pre-Law
Central Washington University
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