Manager Management

Shawn Slaven

Email: abov98@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ** **** ******, #***

City: Mercer Island

State: WA

Zip: 98040

Country: USA

Phone: 435-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: 105

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SHAWN ANNE SLAVEN

7930 SE 34th Street, #513 Mercer Island, WA 98040

Phone: 425-***-**** Email: abov98@r.postjobfree.com

Career Path: Strategic Sourcing / Category Management

Achieving Consistent Cost, Service, and Quality Results within a Procurement Organization

Career Profile

20+-year success history in procurement positions with Fortune 500 companies

Oversee commodities spending on global basis valued at over $100 million

Skilled in leading cross-functional, diverse teams to meet and exceed procurement goals

Strong knowledge base in compliance rules, commodity markets, and manufacturing

Core Skill Areas

Strategic Sourcing Methodology/Process

Supplier Performance Management

Cross-Cultural Supplier Negotiations

Report Criteria Development/Analysis

Category Management

Forecasting & Trend Management

Data & Requirements Definition

Price/Cost/Market Research & Analysis

Career Chronicle The Denali Group, Bellevue, WA October 2011 to Present

Sourcing Manager

Perform sourcing execution for multiple clients. Work with major Fortune 500 clients in management of Sourcing projects. Use of tools such as Ariba for RFX development. Realize average of 15% savings on mature categories. Use of negotiation skills, supplier management, project management skills for consulting projects.

Expedia, Inc., Bellevue, WA November 2007 to June 2011

Sr. Procurement Manager, located in London, UK (November 2010 to June 2011)

Temporary assignment to create a Strategic Sourcing Methodology for the Professional Services Category. Facilitated adoption by business partners. Worked on spend analysis, contract research, drafted policies and procedures to be used throughout the EMEA Region.

Sr. Telecom Procurement Manager (2007 to November 2010)

Responsible for the acquisition and life cycle management of the enterprise-wide, high-dollar value strategic telecom products including voice and data. High levels of experience in all current technologies such as MPLS, Internet (DS1/3, T1), VPN, VOIP and high bandwidth (OC12, OC3) telecom commodities. Excellent working relationship with all of the key Tier I and Tier II suppliers. Key accomplishments:

Benchmark Negotiations - Negotiate out-of-cycle contracts to obtain competitive pricing. Contracts were complex and high-dollar. Saved $2.1M from existing contractual baseline.

Internal Partnering - Partnered with internal organizations in conducting telecom product, supplier analysis, and requirements definition.

New Telecom Requirements - Partnered with internal stakeholders to analyze new technologies to maximize efficiencies and minimize costs.

Inventory Management - Analyzed telecom inventory to determine needs and surplus. Adjusted inventory by eliminating or adding circuits as required.

Category/Commodity Management - Utilize strategic sourcing methodology in tandem with business partners to derive a baseline by commodity. Use tools such as spend analysis, contract analysis, supplier surveys, market analysis, RFX activities, and supplier management. Goal was to develop an 18-24 month look-ahead strategy.

Deutsche Bank AG, New York, NY July 2006 - November 2007

Vice President, Global Sourcing

Recruited to develop, execute and implement fact-based, forward-looking telecom sourcing strategies for long term sustainability and cost control/reductions. Proactively identify opportunities. Communicate action plans to senior business partners. Actively manage and prioritize projects for assigned categories, specifically IT and Telecommunications. Key accomplishments:

Project Management - Organize and manage: resources, budgets, projects, and categories. Define scope, quality, time and cost constraints. Lead multiple steering committees with executive management.

Engagement Management - Work with several divisions including executive management. Position myself as both team lead and commercial lead on all projects.

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) - Define TCO cost basis for both domestic and global projects (products and services).

Platform Toolset Utilization - Assist integration of toolsets through usage of eAuction and eRFP into everyday sourcing activities.

Policy & Procedure Development - Member of team to develop and implement Global Sourcing and Operations Policies and Procedures.

Audit Support - Support and lead multiple audits for both internal and external partners.

Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA August 1995 - July 2006

Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager, co-located in China and USA (2003 - 2006)

Promoted to join commodities strategic sourcing teams (X-Box product development), and Center of Excellence cross-training program. Work with fifteen key suppliers in Asia to optimize cost and quality. Key accomplishments:

Supplier Consolidation - Analyze 120 suppliers in terms of capacity planning, financial standing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance; reduced number to seven strategic suppliers, generating $12 million in cost savings.

Best-In-Class Practices - Assemble team of engineers, program managers, and sourcing professionals from five stakeholder groups to create best practices based on a Strategic Sourcing methodology and Total Cost of Ownership principles.

Product Qualification: Set qualifications for two new commodities, saving $2.9 million.

Cross-Cultural Relationships - Earn respect and trust from Asian suppliers despite cultural and gender differences, leading to improved/expedited business transactions.

Product Development - Work with engineers through entire product development cycle; complete development contracts and source materials to support development efforts.

Manufacturing Management - Utilize deep knowledge of manufacturing and audit processes and compliance standards (banned substances, European ROSS standards, ISO 9000/9001/14001, industry certification, and Microsoft corporate responsibility standards) to achieve supplier readiness.

Sr. Procurement Manager (2001 - 2003)

Supported Hardware Organization through procurement of goods and services in joint effort with established Keyboard and Mouse teams. Developed RFQs, researched suppliers, presented results/recommendations, and conducted negotiations. Key accomplishments:

Cost Reduction - Worked jointly with Tier I and Tier II suppliers to lower total cost of product manufacturing, both component and manufacturing overhead cost levels.

Business Evaluation - Analyze programs based on cost, quality, schedule, and performance.

Product/Service Promotion - Prepared for next-generation procurement tools and services via promotions. Utilized ERP e-options/proprietary e-procurement tools expertise.

Nordic Region Procurement Manager, located in Stockholm, Sweden (1999 - 2001)

Promoted to jumpstart newly-formed organizations. Implemented policies and procedures for SAP technology usage and supply procurement. Performed spend and usage analysis. Hired and managed staff. Implemented training programs. Developed strategies for growth across multiple functions, including marketing, procurement, and operations. Key accomplishments:

Start-Up Development - Accelerated growth of start-up operations through SAP implementations, marketing strategies, and staff training involving team members primarily in Norway, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Baltic locations.

M&A Support - Supported entire Nordic and Baltic region during acquisition of Send-It. Teamed with corporate in implementing applications (e.g. MS Market and SAP); managed suppliers and handled both financial and operational functions.

Business Growth - Presented in marketing presentation to the Swedish Postal Service showcasing scalable applications. Landed large competitive contract, representing significant win for Nordic Region. Presented Microsoft tools and processes at conferences.

Technology Procurement Manager (1998 - 2000)

Senior Buyer (1997 - 1998)

Buyer (1995 - 1997)

Advanced through increasingly responsible positions. As Procurement Manager, secured peripherals, PCs, and enterprise technology for internal use. Managed global OEMs, determined system standards based on ITG, and worked with business partners to ensure price/value alignment with Microsoft standards. Procured all servers, systems, and peripherals as Senior Buyer, negotiating terms and analyzing data to pinpoint opportunities. Key accomplishments:

Standards Development - Developed global standard price comparison with all landed/loaded costs that included taxes, tariffs, duties, reseller and shipping costs. Created guidelines for programs such as supplier performance evaluations and technology leasing.

Strategic Partnerships - Teamed with Microsoft reseller to leverage buying power and secure favorable outcomes. Partnered with Information Technology Group (ITG) end-user services to ensure fulfillment of end user requirements.

The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA September 1988 - August 1995

Procurement Specialist (1991 - 1995)

Industrial Engineer Methods Analyst (1988 - 1991)

Promoted to procure workstation software for Boeing and its subsidiaries through Boeing Computer Services. Liaised with business partners, suppliers, and corporate legal department to resolve issues. Negotiated software license agreements, qualified/selected suppliers, enforced procurement policies, and expedited procurements through research for data, proposals, and quotations. Key accomplishments:

Site License Contract - Administered contract for 1,500+ database licenses. Designed performance metrics, presented at quarterly meetings, and negotiated contract changes.

Requests for Information/Proposal/Quote - Established requirements and specifications, managed competitive bid process, negotiated terms/conditions, and awarded contracts.

Education

Published Work MBA - Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA

BA - Washington State University, Seattle, WA

Publications - -Twelve Minutes Flat- - June, 2002

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