Manager Management
Resume:
Maurice Paredes
Dover, NJ 07801
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Summary:
Strong focus on IT contract negotiation, procurement and vendor management.
Strategic technology sourcing, IT contract administration and management
Led a team responsible for all contract negotiations and resolution of day-
to-day legal and contractual issues with commercial customers' business and
legal representatives, including the sourcing of all IT Blue Chip
Technology suppliers for hardware, software and contract services.
Established new Strategic Sourcing Contract Management processes and
procedures to maintain and monitor contracts resulting in reduce risk and
management control. Support the strategic sourcing & negotiating of IT
programs & services including contract development review and develop &
implement global category strategies for commodity. Implemented Asset
Management True-up processes to minimize liabilities and reduce operational
cost.
Solid record of success building centralized project team and establishing
leading business development practices, vendor/contract negotiations, and
implementing global project cost containment policies, IT governance
policies, business continuity plans, global procurement, and vendor
outsourcing plans. Ability to work with senior management to produce short
and long-term strategic business plans. Excellent oral and written
communication skills.
Areas of Accomplishments:
Strong IT Strategic Sourcing Plan Development
Strong Contract Negotiations and Vendor Management
Strong Acquisition Build vs. Buy Analysis
Strong Inventory Planning - Control & Distribution
Strong Negotiation & Management of IT Strategic Agreements
Strong Leadership Experience in Negotiations Strategy
Education:
Bachelor of Science, New York University,
Major: Organizational Communications - Minors: Marketing and History, 1984
New York University, International Relationships/Import Export Degree 1986
Certifications:
Purchasing Management & International Business Relations, NYU, 1988
Ariba, PeopleSoft, SAP and Oracle - procurement modules
Training for certification of C.P.M.
Professional Association:
Accredited Purchasing Practitioner by National Association of Supply
Management.
NACM Member since 2006 - National Association of Contract Management
ICMBA Member since 2005 - International Contract Management Benchmarking
Association - APS Member since 1999 - American Purchasing Society
Accredited American Management Association, National Association of
Purchasing Managers
The Conference Board on the Art of Strategic Partnership Programs
Work Experience:
Lord Abbett & Co. LLC - August 2008 to April 2009
Contract Manager/ Manager IT Administration
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the development of strategic sourcing processes across the
Procurement, Contract Management, Vendor Management and Asset Management
operations, including monitoring performance against established action
plans and goals for an independent privately held firm with a singular
focus on the management of money. Built an IT Procurement department from
the ground up to include corporate buy-in, policy and procedure
development, centralized procurement as a change agent. Solely responsible
for all contract negotiations and resolution of day-to-day legal and
contractual issues with commercial customers' business and legal
representatives. Established new Strategic Sourcing Contract Management
processes and procedures to maintain and monitor contracts resulting in
reduce risk and management control. Led IT procurement team in the
management of all IT related administrative responsibilities including the
sourcing of all IT hardware, software and contract services. Implemented
Asset Management True-up processes to minimize liabilities and reduce
operational cost. Developed Blackberry SOP corporate policy and assisted in
reducing operating cost by 25%.
Wyndham Worldwide, Inc. July 2007 to August 2008
Senior Director - Procurement Services / Contract Manager
Responsibilities:
Selected to head the procurement service operation for the world's largest
integrated hotel franchise company. Managed over 500 million in contracts
franchisees purchases for ten hotel brands representing 7,550 hotels and
600,000 rooms in 59 countries. Initiated International Strategic Sourcing
program resulting in expense reductions in excess of $3.5 million.
Responsible for analysis and prioritization of sourcing projects, covering
Operating Supplies and Expenses, Capital Equipment and services (energy,
waste, fleet, shipping). Responsible for the development of a $5 million
Oracle eProcurement system for franchisees to procured OS&E items.
Streamlined business processes; established services to expedite franchise
development, ensure successful openings and maximize existing property
revenues. Developed standard operating procedures for procurement
operation, project purchasing and eProcurement, implemented in phases
Motorola Inc. August 2006 to July 2007
Strategic Procurement Control Manager / Contract Administration
Responsibilities:
Sourcing responsibilities for integration and synergy projects focus on
maintaining nowledge of legacy contract terms and supporting sourcing
options on a project-by-project basis. Support the strategic sourcing &
negotiating of IT programs & services including contract development review
and develop & implement global category strategies for commodity. Implement
streamline processes for global category responsibilities and global
category assignments. Support the review & negotiation of requirements &
contracts with the business units & legal department. Benchmark & analyze
global category marketplace and trends for best in class strategic
sourcing. Maintain category procurement compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and
Motorola procurement guidelines.
The New York Public Library, August 1995 to July 2006
Purchasing Director/ Contract Manager
Responsibilities:
Managed the procurement process for all purchases and consulting
commitments through automated purchasing, vendor selection, and contract
management. Streamlined contract negotiations and senior management
approvals to decrease turnaround time by 50% and increase efficiency.
Managed both centralized and decentralized functional areas, and design new
departmental structures to maximize productivity, rationalize head-count,
and improve communications. Upgraded purchasing policies and procedures to
incorporate new technology and create a service-driven organization with
faster delivery, higher quality, and better control. Implemented ERP
evaluation process for the People/Oracle implementation.
Madison Square Garden, July 1988 to August 1995
Manager - Corporate Purchasing
Responsibilities:
Accountable for all corporate purchasing, vendor sourcing, inventory
control, and contract management for this World-renowned arena by
administering an annual operating budget of $2.5 million, annual purchasing
volume of $15 million, and a staff of six. Additionally, supported over
1,500 employees located throughout three divisions.
Delivered a 12% (1.2 million) reduction in purchasing cost as a result of
introducing an internal purchasing audit function. Introduced highly
effective "Diversity vendor forums" to identify cost effective alternatives
for (Knicks and Rangers) team promotional products, to eliminate or reduce
excessive ordering requirements, and improve delivery schedules. Completed
an 18-month Facilities Management renovation project on time and $800,000
under budget.
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