Michael G. Boucher ace5hb@r.postjobfree.com

***** ********* ****** *****, ******** MO 63038

Cellular: 636-***-**** www.linkedin.com/pub/michael-

boucher/2/b4b/731

Multifaceted Procurement Professional

Visionary, influential, customer focused, hands on, passionate professional

providing positive results

Qualification Summary

Highly accomplished procurement and supply chain professional with an excellent

professional track record of connecting the right people and solutions to drive

exceptional profitability. Expert supplier manager experienced in directing global

sourcing of technology, materials and services. Enhanced cultural awareness and

sensitivity to customs and cultural differences. Intuitive problem solver,

innovative team leader, adept at contract negotiations, problem resolution, and

risk management with proven ability to leverage complex relationships successfully

delivering outstanding savings to the bottom-line using best-in-class sourcing

techniques.

Professional Experience

Express Scripts Inc., St. Louis, MO

December 2010 to June 2014

Director Corporate Procurement

Responsible for multi-year strategic plans, executing best practices in

international sourcing, negotiations, contracting, risk management,

compliance, and supplier management for a Fortune 20 organization. Directed

and negotiated technology, services, and contract labor sourcing activities

with a team of five sourcing managers, four buyers, and multiple contract

managers with spend greater than $500M.

* Achieved negotiated savings greater than $38M in 2013 and $26M in 2012.

* Established close client relationships in all functions of the

organization.

* Represented Corporate Procurement on M&A activities, integration teams,

prospective clients, lean processes and cross-functional task forces

including human resources, legal, finance and others.

* Negotiated multi-year major data center consolidation from greater than 8

domestic locations to 2 resulting in operational savings of greater than

$140M over the term of the contracts.

* Developed contract language to mitigate risk, service levels and control

potential cost increases.

* Negotiated, contracted and led the company's largest enterprise software

agreements. (Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, etc.)

* Influenced and assisted in organizational transformation, defining and

executing various strategies including outsourcing.

Sr. Sourcing Manager December 2006 to December 2010

Developed sourcing strategies, managed global vendor relationships;

negotiated contracts and managed internal/external relationships that

deliver year-on-year cost savings and value to the company. Led and managed

sourcing projects and complex contract engagements.

* Led and achieved negotiated savings greater than $15.5M 2007- 2009.

* Developed category managed sourcing strategies utilizing S.W.O.T.

analysis and other techniques.

* Negotiated over 841 contracts and 65 major sourcing events for years 2007-

2009

* Reduced IT labor suppliers from 240 to 18 key and 6 niche suppliers

through Sourcing and Contracting process.

* Stretch award performer 2007-2009

Sourcing Manager November 2005 to December 2006

Managed the strategic sourcing process for assigned categories. Managed

global vendor relationships. Worked cross-functionally to achieve Company

objectives. Responsible for researching and identifying suppliers. Worked

closely with cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies that

reduce cost and add value to the organization.

* Effectively led and managed sourcing projects and complex contract

engagements.

* Trained in effective negotiations, procurement/ purchasing and contract

law.

* Led and achieved negotiated savings greater than $2.9M 2006 through over

160 contracts and 15 major sourcing events.

* Stretch award performer and Bravo award recipient 2007.

Kellwood Company, Chesterfield, MO

Sourcing Manager August 2000 to November 2005

Managed and performed the strategic sourcing process for the technology

procurement function for 2.8 billion dollar organization. Provided project

management for various assignments including site/factory closures, due

diligence reporting and M&A activities. Worked closely with senior

leadership and cross-functional teams to support corporate benefits,

facilities, and various projects as assigned.

* Led and worked closely with executive level management on special

projects, project strategies and implementations.

* Led and negotiated savings greater than $1.8 million year over year

through negotiation, managed vendor selection, and project control.

* Centralized a disparate indirect procurement process through design,

development and implementation of an electronic requisition system.

Electronic Data Systems (EDS), St. Louis, MO

Purchasing Manager November 1998 to August 2000

Central focal point for all client and EDS technology procurement.

Represented and collaborated with pricing and contracting teams on

proposals to client. Led and assisted in asset management, logistics of IT

related equipment. Provided direction and support to infrastructure and

desktop support team. Performed procurement process for technology

equipment and software. Created department budget and assisted in budgeting

processes. Responsible for shipping and receiving of all related IT

purchases for the client and EDS.

St. Louis Music, Inc., St. Louis, MO

April 1990 to November 1998

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for supply chain, import/export of products, inventory control,

logistics. Negotiated and sourced product on a global scale. Worked with

product teams in developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market

plans.

Operations/Production Manager January 1995 to April 1997

Responsible for all planning, coordination and control of manufacturing

processes for subsidiary company. Directed annual budgeting and planning

process for the organization's annual budget. Supervised 146 direct labor

and 9 indirect labor supervisors.

Purchasing Agent April 1990 to January 1995

Responsible for the planning, procurement and scheduling materials using

"just-in-time" methodology and techniques.

Surface Systems, Inc., St. Louis, MO - Purchasing Agent

April 1987 to April 1990

Education and Affiliations

M.B.A. Business Administration, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO

B.A. Business Administration/Management, Webster University, St. Louis, MO

A.A.S. Materials Management & A.A.S Management and Supervisory Development, St.

Louis Community College

IAOP (International Association of Outsourcing Professionals) 2010 - current

NAPM (National Association of Purchasing Managers) 1992-1998

Boys Scouts Chesterfield, MO served various positions 2002 - current

Adventure Crew Advisor, Scout Master, Committee Chair, Assistant Scout Leader, Order

of the Arrow, Brotherhood

Cub Scouts Pack 603 served various positions - Hayride Chairperson 2002- 2008

Pond Athletic Association: Board of Directors, Sept. 2004- Jan. 2007

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