Tommy Tran
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Little Elm,Texas
Summary
Proven transformation leader specializing in strategic sourcing, procurement and project management with a consistent track record of exceeding achievement targets, waste elimination and cost reduction resulting in repeated successes in deploying best-in-class processes to streamline corporate operations, increase efficiency and enhance profit performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Value Delivery
LogicSource
Dallas, Texas
04.2022 - Current
- Develop strategic sourcing strategies as a key part of the business solution to deliver on client objectives for a broad set of indirect categories for consumer-facing businesses
- Manage and develop a high performing team of supply chain operations resources
- Lead and ensure effective and successful implementation of supplier and sourcing strategies for procurement outsourcing engagements
- Manage flawless supplier cutover and procurement process implementations
- Partner with the Solutions and Client Transition teams to set expectations, establish project timelines with defined roles and responsibilities and motivate client participants and internal stakeholders to deliver within scope and on-time
- Identify, track, and resolve issues critical to internal and client’s strategic procurement and operational success
- Monitor and lead process on supplier cutover and savings implementation and deliver regular status updates to internal and external stakeholders
- Employ change management strategies to ensure successful evolution of procurement practices.
Consultant, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
RGP
Dallas, Texas
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed and coordinated all contracting activities for medium to large scale categories
- Led negotiations of complex agreements, oversaw all stages of strategic procurement, and provided contract oversight, review, and execution
- Performed thorough analysis to support the development, execution, and management of category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost savings, risk mitigation, and improve to safety
- Developed and managed tools to track supplier performance and communicate supplier performance metrics to relevant stakeholders
- Monitored and assessed market of assigned categories to anticipate potential disruptions due to regulatory, political, commercial climates, and natural disasters
- Developed exposure/impact analysis and implemented avoidance or mitigation measures
- Provided direction and guidance to Business Units on all Supply Chain Management matters to ensure compliance with company procurement policies and best practices.
Manager, Procurement
Shermco Industries
Irving, Texas
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Led the procurement function in driving spend optimization and strategic sourcing initiatives including project planning for capital expenditures ($15M annual spend), asset and fleet management ($30M annual spend)
- Engaged in and oversaw all supplier RFP processes through utilization of the six-step sourcing strategy to leverage business critical categories with key suppliers
- Drove the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and business process improvements in alignment with regional and global strategies
- Led the procurement initiatives in M&A transactions to ensure seamless integration of master data between ERP system that includes fleet and asset transfer and conversion of supplier agreements and contracts
- Oversaw all real estate and leasing activities including broker RFP’s, site acquisitions, dispositions, and lease negotiations
- Partnered with EHS to always support a safe working environment and drove improved safety programs at the fleet level
- Managed all fleet optimization efforts and fleet vehicle allowance protocols to lower vehicle insurance costs and claims
- Developed and recommended strategic facility management objectives for Shermco offices and potential M&A targets
- Partnered with all business units across categories to prepare CapEx budgets and operating budget reports for the following year
Senior Consultant
Sirius Solutions
Dallas, Texas
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Led solutions building initiatives by mapping common customer business problems to reusable end-to-end business application solutions
- Applied advanced analysis skills and experience in principals of business process design to define appropriate customer solutions
- Determined client needs and presented recommendations for the client to consider
- Seek, acquired and maintained new projects and suggested improvements to methodology
- Transformed client requirements into a work-plan and followed through on execution
- Supervised and led a team of consultants on business process improvement plan and analytics for key clients
Buyer
BakerCorp
Plano, Texas
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Developed strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive initiative to reduce capital cost and expenditures related to the resale of the Pipe, Hose, and Fittings product line ($9M annual spend), management of safety and uniform programs ($2M annual spend), and management of inventory and repair parts for BakerCorp branches seeking Rent Ready Optimization Concept certification
- Drove Item Master creation and set-up to streamline efficiency of the supply chain process between the corporate and branch function
- Ran deep dive analysis of key RROC branches Inventory Scorecards to determine compliance to approved allocated budget, total count of work orders in relation to allocated budget and count of turnovers and charge offs
- Led sourcing initiatives from RFQ/RFP through contracting to support business needs along with leading bi-annual supplier business review
Purchasing Specialist
Rosenberger North America
Plano, Texas
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Optimized profitability of product purchasing in the technology field through the development of vendor relationships, cost analysis and cost negotiations
- Collaborated with internal departments to understand the essential needs of their business unit
- Led the strategic sourcing of critical electrical components for in-house assemblies such as resistors, RF and axial connectors resulting in a 20% cost improvement across the board
- Designed and completed a project to streamline the ordering operations of a lead customer
- Led LEAN/Six Sigma purchasing and supply chain practices for ITAR level clients resulting in profitability and revenue growth in a relatively new business unit
Business Development Specialist
Heilind
Plano, Texas
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Oversaw diverse business development functions, supporting Field Sales Representatives and Branch Managers
- Exceeded customer expectations by relationship driven approach to completing transactions and directing resources to complete client requests
- Developed quoting strategies in collaboration with sales team and product managers
Purchasing Specialist
Rosenberger CDS
Plano, Texas
08.2007 - 12.2012
- Directed vendor relationships as the first line of communication
- Collaborated with Planner and Scheduler to place and expedite orders to meet customer’s production demand and ensured shipments executed on time
- Established and maintained vendor relations through continual purchases and QBR’s
- Led cost reduction through strategic sourcing initiatives for large inventory of electrical components.
Education
Associates of Science -
08.2006 - 5 2013
Skills
Global Sourcing Strategies
Negotiation Strategies
Forecasting
Supplier Performance
Transition Planning
Process Development
Contract Negotiation
Strategic planning
MS Office
ERP Proficiency
Coaching and training
Strategic and financial planning
Pivot Tables and Look Up Functions
Change Management
Project Management
Value Delivery
Timeline
Senior Manager, Value Delivery - LogicSource
04.2022 - Current
Consultant, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement - RGP
11.2021 - 04.2022
Manager, Procurement - Shermco Industries
06.2019 - 09.2021
Senior Consultant - Sirius Solutions
09.2018 - 06.2019
Buyer - BakerCorp
10.2015 - 09.2018
Purchasing Specialist - Rosenberger North America
07.2014 - 10.2015
Business Development Specialist - Heilind
07.2013 - 07.2014
Purchasing Specialist - Rosenberger CDS
08.2007 - 12.2012
Richland College - Associates of Science,
08.2006 - 5 2013