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Tammi Hinman

Fuquay Varina,NC
Tammi  Hinman

Summary

Tenacious, reliable and results-focused sourcing manager with extensive experience in contract management, supplier management and negotiations. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with good understanding of contract management. Collaborative and dedicated to delivering top-notch customer service. A trusted partner who displays high levels of integrity and strong relationship-management skills.


Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work History

AT&T Services Inc.

Sr. Sourcing Manager
10.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Create and execute contracts while determining optimal contract terms and pricing.
  • Reduced in-year supply chain expenses by more than $2.6M via negotiated cost avoidance.
  • Provide interpretation of terms and conditions to AT&T Business Units.
  • Adhered to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes.
  • Negotiate contract modifications, quotations, revisions, and terms and conditions with suppliers.
  • Coordinate required Business Unit and Financial approvals based on document being negotiated.
  • Responsible for review and administration of long-term and/or blanket purchase contracts.
  • Oversee commercial contract issues, negotiations and/or administration of licensing agreements including renewals and new business.
  • Collaborate across business units to ensure strategic alignment.
  • Develop financial models.
  • Analyzes spend data to identify and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance and value analysis opportunities.
  • Manages and developed relationships with suppliers to attain maximum cost efficiency and leverage buying power.
  • Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.
  • Interprets contact terms and coordinates solutions to resolve disputes between customers and service providers.

AT&T Services Inc.

Sr. Solution Architect
01.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Key member of Deal Leadership Team, functioning as primary contact and point of accountability for custom contracts with Sales.
  • Developed and negotiated 100+ global custom contracts for Products & Services specific to AT&T's Finance and Healthcare verticals.
  • Formulated solutions, including collecting customer requirements and assessing solution alternatives.
  • Managed solution design with internal customers and external suppliers.
  • Led interactions with Sales, Pricing, Product, Legal, Global Billing and other stakeholders to revise and customize contracts to meet customer requirements and secure appropriate approvals.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement

AT&T

Sr. Contract Manager
01.2002 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Supported DAY 2 hardware, software, and maintenance contracts for AT&T's global outsourcing Customers.
  • Customer base included American Airlines, AMGEN, CA-ISO, General Motors, Mastercard, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, SEARS, and Warner Media.
  • Managed $100M of third-party spend across US and Most of World
  • Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
  • Experience with Avaya, Cisco, NCR, and Infoblox service offerings
  • Supported transition of global Procure-to-Pay activities to centralized COE model, resulting in improved processes and cycle times.
  • Contract compliance; managed, negotiated, and monitored supplier contracts, Statements of Work and SLAs.
  • Led quarterly financial reviews focused on sales funnel activity, project activity and add-on sales/growth opportunities.

Education

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Master of Science from Management
01.2014

University Overview

MS, Management with a concentration on IT Project Management

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism
10.2003

University Overview

BA, Journalism and Media Studies with a minor in Sociology

Skills

  • Contract Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Expense Control
  • Negotiating
  • Project Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Supplier Management

Timeline

Sr. Sourcing Manager

AT&T Services Inc.
10.2022 - Current

Sr. Solution Architect

AT&T Services Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2022

Sr. Contract Manager

AT&T
01.2002 - 01.2021

Stevens Institute of Technology

Master of Science from Management

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism
Tammi Hinman