Management Manager

Highly motivated, experienced professional seeking a position in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing.

Qualifications

• Subject Matter Expert on Procurement; Category Management: Strategic Sourcing; Project Management; Cost Savings; Process Improvement; Make/Buy Analysis; Lease/Buy Analysis; forecasting and trend analysis.

• Managed Capital Sourcing and procurement of various IT Hardware (high volume MFPs: copier, printer. fax and scanner) etc.

• Actively participated in Vendor Quality Improvement Program (VQIP);

• Twenty years and more of excellent customer service in Procurement/Category Management/Supply Chain Management setting.

• Subject Matter Expert on Printing and Packaging. Paper, Board, Corrugated Cartons, etc.

• Implemented innovative programs that directed awareness, decreased risk exposure, and strengthened organizations.

• Outstanding leadership abilities; coordinated and directed all phases of project-based efforts in addition to maintaining team cohesion.

Career Overview

Software Management Consultants Inc. / Amgen, Inc.: September 2011 – February 2012

• Managed the RFP process, including creating the RFP document, analyzing supplier bids, negotiating contract terms and conditions, pricing, and service level agreements.

• Interfaced with business partners for requirements gathering, interacting with and managing supplier, communications and providing summary presentations for management review. Also provide regular status updates as well as negotiation strategy reviews.

• Prepared Gate Review Documents for various projects (i.e.: Servers, SAP/ERPP Pilot Update and Re-platform pricing and bid summary analysis, negotiation plans and many more.)

• Assisted in gathering requirements and performed data analysis for IBM printer buy-back project for US and International locations.

• Assisted Business Partners, ICGC and supplier resolve order issues related to terms and conditions and assisted in supplier on-boarding for Business Partners’ new requirements.

• Aided Business Partners saved approximately $0.5 Million during my five and half months with the company due to successful negotiations, preparation of contract and implementations for Software and Hardware.

Personal and Professional Advancement: January 2010 – September 2011

• Participated in the development and implementation of a Family Restaurant Business as Executive Chef/Certified Food Protection Manager

Bank of America/Countrywide Home Loans, Simi Valley, CA: July 2000 – December 2009

Senior Buyer/Category Manager

• Developed cost efficient processes, Sourcing/Request for Information (RFI), Request for Pricing (RFP), Contract Preparation.

• Standardized best-practices sourcing process and various creative ad-hoc sourcing approaches to deliver savings, quality projects, and supplier management.

• Managed the day to day supplier relationship (HP IPG Hardware, services and supplies contract) Hardware Technology sourcing (leasing programs) for Konica-Minolta, Xerox, Lanier/Ricoh and other manufacturers of technology equipment.

• Created and managed strategic sourcing programs and projects to maximize supplier leverage and partnering, technical specification fulfillment, and efficiency in internal and external processes.

• Facilitated merger-critical sourcing support of numerous tech suppliers related to Bank of America and Countrywide mergers.

• 2009 in-year savings of $1.5M due to successful negotiations and lease management process enhancements.

• 2008 savings of $1.2M due to successful negotiations, preparation and contract implementations for telecommunications equipment.

• MS Office: Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.

• Vendor Management, Multiple e-Procurement and Contract Management platforms (PurchasingNet and Ariba).

Lucena Diocesan Printing Press, Manila, Philippines: May 1990 – January 2000

Operations Manager

• Planned, organized and managed daily operation including sourcing, purchasing and inventory management.

• Prepared Company Annual Budget in terms of Sales and Production for Bishop’s approval.

• Developed Marketing and Training tools to attain budget, goals and objectives.

• Implemented effective action plan based on approved Annual Budget and Long Range Plan which resulted in increase in Sales by more than 50% on the first year of managing the company.

• Increased substantial number of New Major Sales Accounts and expanded company’s operation with opening of a new branch.

Novartis (formerly Ciba-Geigy Philippines, Inc.), Makati, Philippines: May 1980 – January 1990

Senior Buyer

• Supported manufacturing plant and managed local & foreign sourcing, including negotiating and purchasing of various chemicals and packaging material, equipments and contracts.

• Coordinated and worked (Early Procurement and Vendor Involvement) with Production, Engineering and Vendors on new products development and introduction at the shortest time to market, and best cost scenarios.

• Demonstrated successful cost reduction methodologies with proven results.

• Strategic leadership of teams in collaborative environment to leverage entire procurement process.

• Benchmarking, market research and strategy development.

Affiliations

• Past Member – ISM/NAPM-SFV (Institute of Supply Management/National Association of Purchasing Management - San Fernando Valley)

• Toastmasters Int’l – Past Club President, Madera Toastmasters (Advance Toastmasters Bronze)

• Knights of Columbus – Past Grand Knight 9410

• Couples For Christ – Present Chapter Head Simi Valley/Oxnard Area

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Economics, (Some College -Senior Year) San Sebastian College, Manila, Philippines

Certified Food Protection Manager – ServSafe Cert.No. 6751239

CPM (Completed/Passed Module 1 & 2)

SAISOFT - SDLC Project Mgmt I - Project Management Skills

Certificate in Supply and Purchasing Management Exam Review Classes - Company sponsored

Multiple IT and Procurement Seminars: Business Process, Outsourcing, Strategic Leasing, Lease Management

Countrywide Management Development Program: Management Methods and Strategic Planning

Computer Proficiency

• Vendor Management, Multiple e-Procurement and Contract Management platforms (PurchasingNet and Ariba)

• Electronic catalog development, collaborative and project management programs, various MRP and technical and resource management experience

• MS Office: Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint

References are available upon request.

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