Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Trent Diener

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategic Sourcing Lead

Lowe's Companies Inc
10.2023 - Current
  • Lead end-to-end RFX events using Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO), including high-impact initiatives such as 401(k) Recordkeeper Services, Relocation Management Services, Family Planning & Support, and other RFX events.
  • Draft and develop Statements of Work (SOW) that define technical requirements and scope for sourcing initiatives.
  • Drive ongoing cost savings through direct negotiations (8% annually), RFX events (14% savings against baseline), and vendor consolidation strategies (17% savings).
  • Create and analyze vendor bid sheets to inform strategic decision-making during sourcing events.
  • Leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT and Beroe to enhance efficiency in RFX processes and market intelligence gathering.
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and category stakeholders to align contract terms with business objectives.
  • Negotiate complex contracts including Master Services Agreements (MSA), Application & Professional Services Agreements (ASPSA), and SOWs.
  • Manage ongoing vendor relationships by monitoring performance, facilitating regular business reviews, and driving accountability to service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

The Hertz Corporation
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked in both indirect and direct sector of procurement with experience in categories such as: IT Services, IT Telecom, Software, Logistics, and Fleet Services
  • Developed requests for proposal and issued requests for quotes to support sourcing efforts for both Indirect and Direct stakeholders with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $2,000,000 annually.
  • Administered agreements by negotiating change orders, executing contract extensions, negotiating master services agreement, and statements of work.
  • Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods.
  • Managed procurement requests through ServiceNow and acted as point-person for stakeholders on logistics, fleet, IT, and software needs.
  • Contract diligence to manage all contract expiration, supplier relationship, spend and category management
  • Early adopter of cloud migrated Oracle Suite for Procure 2 Pay and Contract Management

Sourcing and Product Development Analyst

Surf 9 LLC
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Communicated daily with vendors to monitor progress of new developments and current production.
  • Created KPI for both product development and sourcing that are used internally and cross functionally between each team that is worked closely with.
  • Evaluated new supplier capabilities to significantly reduce risks, improve operational visibility, and create greater value for products and services.
  • Managed supply base to support corporate objectives in areas of cost, quality, delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Created yearly product line plan that aligns with Sales and Design trends in current markets

International Supply Network Planning Intern

Arthrex, Inc
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Executed daily global replenishment by reviewing and analyzing SAP purchase requisitions based on historical trends, current orders, projected forecasts, and safety stock levels for all global subsidiaries.
  • Monitored & published Power BI reporting on lead time, goods receipt time, and overall transit time of inbound receipts and outbound shipments within the EMEA Distribution Center.
  • Analyzed replenishment performance by comparing global planned orders to actual orders placed.
  • Reviewed past due PO's to identify, troubleshoot, and close any open lines or logistical issues within the global supply chain.
  • Executed daily audits & reporting for global regulatory issues surrounding the APAC region and non-registered Arthrex Manufacturing facilities.
  • Collaborated with International Field Operations reviewing loaner requirements and set builds by global region.

Education

Supply Chain Management And Business Management - Concentration in Human Resource Management

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
05.2021

Skills

  • SAP
  • Power BI
  • Coupa Contract Repository
  • Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO)
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Navision
  • Beroe
  • Oracle 140 Procurement Suite
  • ServiceNow

Timeline

Strategic Sourcing Lead

Lowe's Companies Inc
10.2023 - Current

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

The Hertz Corporation
04.2022 - 05.2023

Sourcing and Product Development Analyst

Surf 9 LLC
09.2021 - 04.2022

International Supply Network Planning Intern

Arthrex, Inc
01.2021 - 09.2021

Supply Chain Management And Business Management - Concentration in Human Resource Management

Florida Gulf Coast University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Trent Diener