Supply Chain Customer Service
Resume:
Bruce Petrozza • **** La Mesita Place • La Mesa, CA 91942 • ********@***.*** • 760-
June 2, 2013
Seattle, WA
Re: Director of Supply Chain.
To Whom It May Concern:
I have twenty years of senior level experience including six years leading a public sector procurement
organization providing vision, planning, direction, and control of the purchasing and contracting
operation to achieve the organization’s strategic goals, operating goals, business goals, and financial
goals. I also have twenty years of senior level experience directing all activities relating to the
formation and administration of an organization wide international procurement strategy (reverse
auctions, RFPs, RFSQs, RFBs, etc…), and developing and implementing procurement policies.
I am currently the Manager of Purchasing & Contracting for the County of San Diego directing the
centralized purchasing and contracting administration and material management. My duties include
the development and monitoring of purchasing and contracting policies and procedures, and the
review, approval and award of contracts. I am also responsible for the management and supervision of
a team of eighteen professional contracting officers and subordinate staff . My daily activities require
competency in exercising fiduciary responsibility to protect the interests of the county, taxpayers, and
the public, and the ability to balance competing priorities with externally imposed deadlines while
providing the highest level of services and customer satisfaction.
I am a results oriented manager with a hands on style and experience with all aspects of procurement
operations and budget administration. I hold a law degree and a master's degree in business.
I have enclosed a copy of my resume, covering my experience and skills that relate to this position. I
would like the opportunity to discuss with you in more detail my capabilities and how I could
contribute to your organization.
Sincerely,
Bruce V. Petrozza
Bruce Petrozza • 7321 La Mesita Place • La Mesa, CA 91942 • ********@***.*** • 760-
535-1481
CAREER SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
•Procurement Principles & Practices •Materials Management •Reverse
Auctions
•Procurement Administration •ERP (Oracle, Unisys, SAP •Compliance
Programs
•E Procurement/Sourcing Systems •Project Management •Customer Service
•Contract Impact/Pricing Analysis •Problem Solver •Decision Making
•Budget Development & Management •Business Development
•Strategic Planning
CAREER SUMMARY:
20 years of hands on experience with emphasis in providing centralized management, control and
coordination of an organization's procurement and contracting activities. I am a self starter and
effective troubleshooter with a proven ability to quickly identify needs and implement practical and
cost effective solutions. Demonstrated ability in solving complex problems by using a high degree of
sensitivity, tact and diplomacy. Excellent management and people skills with demonstrated ability to
develop and manage diversity in the workplace and motivate a team.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS:
• 20 years of direct experience providing centralized purchasing and contracting of commodities
and services including but not limited to IT projects, public works and construction projects.
• 20 years of direct experience overseeing $150 to $950 million organizational spending and
directing the operational activities, fiscal activities and personnel activities of purchasing,
contracting, and supply chain operations.
• Responsible for optimizing organization’s procurable spend, value added supplier contracting and
supply chain infrastructure support (including procurement technology applications). Drove team
strategy, finance, contracting, technology, and operating processes and procedures.
• 15 years of direct experience managing a consumable supplies inventory, and managing the
distribution and sale of surplus property.
• 20 years of direct experience in leading transformational organizational change by accomplishing
milestones and working with and through others to drive change.
• 20 years of experience in identifying needs for continual process improvement and innovation
across sourcing, contracting, and analytics; developed a standard of metrics using benchmark data
to assist in measuring department’s performance against goals and industry best practices.
• 20 years of direct experience in representing my organization at Board meetings, Council
meetings, committee meetings, civic, business and professional forums.
• 20 years of experience in anticipating the needs of the departments and key stakeholders,
responding quickly to those needs in providing solutions, guidance and support.
• 20 years of experience serving as the lead contact in the managing of relationships for the
provision of commodities and services from consultants, service providers, contractors, vendors
and suppliers.
• 10 years of direct experience developing and implementing Managed Competition Programs
resulting in millions of dollars of cost savings.
• 20 years of experience developing and implementing compliance programs, and policies and
procedures conforming to applicable laws and regulations.
• 15 years of direct experience in strategically transforming a supply chain function.
Bruce Petrozza • 7321 La Mesita Place • La Mesa, CA 91942 • ********@***.*** • 760-
535-1481
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS: (continued)
• 20 years of direct experience implementing ongoing system enhancements and customization,
tweaking, managing and operating an ERP (PeopleSoft, Oracle, and SAP).
• 20 years of direct experience in attracting, retaining and developing high performing teams and
providing leadership to further develop departmental visions and quality outcomes.
• 20 years of experience developing and implementing best business practices to ensure the
provision of efficient and effective services.
• 20 years of demonstrated business and political acumen to work effectively with internal
customers, external agencies and businesses, elected officials and the public.
• 20 years of demonstrated ability in maintaining high ethical standards in conducting procurements
and selecting vendors.
• 20 years of demonstrated ability in developing prospective vendors, with a focus on disabled
veterans, small, and local businesses.
• Developed and implemented centralized management, control and coordination of contracting
activities, resulting in a 60% increase in productivity and 75% increase in customer satisfaction.
• Excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify and support creative and
viable solutions, which has resulted in being consistently selected by upper management to
participate in problem solving teams and committees.
EDUCATION:
Master's Degree in Business, Finance and Law: University of Miami 1986.
Juris Doctor Degree in law: Whittier College School of Law 1985.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and Public Administration: San Diego State University 1982.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
County of San Diego • 1600 Pacific Highway • San Diego, CA 92101
05/07
Manager of Contracting
I report to the Director of Purchasing and Contracting and manage a staff of eighteen.
• Collaborated with the P&C executive team members in the development and execution of the 5
year strategic plan as it relates to supply chain activities.
• Developed and executed strategies for the County’s strategic sourcing plan, which aligned with the
County’s strategic goals.
• Ensured departmental operational plans, revenue, expense and capital budgets are managed to
plan and compliant with law, regulations and contractual terms.
• Represented the County at Board meetings, Council meetings, committee meetings, civic,
business and professional forums.
Bruce Petrozza • 7321 La Mesita Place • La Mesa, CA 91942 • ********@***.*** • 760-
535-1481
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: (continued)
Consultants for Hire • Encinitas, CA 92024 08/03
04/07
Consultant: Supply Chain and Business Operations
• Developed and executed strategies for the client’s strategic sourcing plan, which aligned with the
client’s strategic goals.
• Ensured client’s operational plans, revenue, expense and capital budgets are managed to plan and
compliant with law, regulations and contractual terms.
IPNet Solutions Corporation • 4100 Newport Place • Newport Beach, CA 92660 08/00
08/03
Director of Contracts and Procurement
I reported to the Vice President of Finance and managed a staff of eight
• Collaborated with the executive team members in the development and execution of the 5 year
strategic plan as it relates to Supply Chain activities.
• Developed and executed strategies for the company’s strategic sourcing plan, which aligned with
the company’s strategic goals.
• Ensured departmental operational plans; revenue, expense and capital budgets are managed to
plan and compliant with law, regulations and contractual terms.
• Represented the company at Board meetings, Council meetings, and committee meetings, civic,
business and professional forums.
Unisys Corporation • 10850 Via Frontera • San Diego, CA 92127 04/99
07/00
Director of Contracts and Procurement
I reported to the Vice President of Purchasing and Contracting and managed a staff of twelve.
• Collaborated with the executive team members in the development and execution of the 5 year
strategic plan as it relates to supply chain activities.
• Developed and executed strategies for the company’s strategic sourcing plan, which aligned with
the company’s strategic goals.
• Ensured departmental operational plans; revenue, expense and capital budgets are managed to
plan and compliant with law, regulations and contractual terms.
• Represented the company at Board meetings, Council meetings, and committee meetings, civic,
business and professional forums.
New Dimension Software • 18551 Von Karman Avenue • Suite 250 • Irvine, CA 92612 09/95
01/99
Vice President, Business Development, Contracts and Procurement
I reported to the Chief Financial Officer and managed a staff of eight.
• Collaborated with the executive team members in the development and execution of the 5 year
strategic plan as it relates to Supply Chain activities.
• Developed and executed strategies for the company’s strategic sourcing plan, which aligned with
the company’s strategic goals.
• Ensured departmental operational plans; revenue, expense and capital budgets are managed to
plan and compliant with law, regulations and contractual terms.
• Represented the company at Board meetings, Council meetings, and committee meetings, civic,
business and professional forums.
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