James Rye – CPM, CIPM, CPL

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Clarksville TN, 37042,

ad4hk1@r.postjobfree.com

931-***-****

Objective

Experience

NEMARK Corporation – Supply Chain/Procurement Specialist, Procurement – Contract Analyst

Current – Contract Assignment – 05/2023

Evaluate spend management data and material usage for multiple supply chain facilities

Sourcing new suppliers, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific technical

specifications, negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance

develop efficient procurement solutions and support senior management with the development and

implementation of sourcing strategies

Liaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations

Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions

Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and

implementation of sourcing strategies

Managing contracts and services in accordance with company policies

Preparing and negotiating the terms and conditions of contracts

Designing and developing numerous analytical template models

Develop, monitor, pursue, and execute tactical and strategic initiatives in the areas of commodities,

Goldman Sachs – Contract Administrator/Consultant – Contract Management - 05/2022 – 11/2022

Structure / Develop / Manage Contracts for Global Procurement in products and services.

Revaluate contracts to be renegotiated, closed.

(Software Licensing Agreement Development & Negotiations)

Renegotiate national logistic contracts.

Project Specialist for National accounts, Domestic, International

Evaluate contracts for standardization and realignment.

Realign all contracts as they relate to segmented business closure.

vendor/contract relationships, and supplier management

Infinity Global Sourcing - Global Procurement / Contract Management/Category Management, Procurement-Contract Analyst

Current – Contract Assignment – 02/03/2010

Current – Multiple Contract Assignments

Structure / Develop / Manage Contracts for Global Procurement in products and services.

Evaluate and negotiate closed and open-end contracts.

Logistics Specialist, Procurement Specialist, develop, negotiation, contract development for international and

domestic logistics.

(Software Licensing Agreement Development & Negotiations), numerous contacts which includes Transtech,

International Label Corporation,

Walmart Corporate, Tri-Star Health Systems,

Vedez Global, Trans-Pacific, Peterbilt Motors

Extensive experience relating to Strategic Category Management (SCM) and Negotiation Gold Standard (NGS) as

denoted, utilizing software systems.

Such as: SAP/Ariba, NetSuite, Teamplay, Oracle, IBM Maximo, Cloud base, Precore, Planergy and others .

Evaluate all procurement contracts and establish multimillion dollar national accounts.

Standardization of procurement processes, development of policies and procedures that comply with company goals

and objectives.

Category management in segmented phases; including facility new construction, existing facility renovations.

Distribution

center design and build, interior exterior designs, specializing in office design concepts, furniture/fixtures,

design & manufacturing building, for office, distribution, hotel/motel chains sports complex, government

high schools, residential,

Structure accounting measures and develop implementation plans.

Complete management of architectural design build, engineering, marketing, sales, customer relations, accounting

practices, contract development and negotiations

Realign all contracts to comply to Uniform Commercial Codes (UCC)

Re-structure supply chain operations, facilities, and inventories

Establish Sarbanes-Oxley compliances, control corporate asset formats.

International trade agreements and establish brokerage terms and conditions.

Establish networking and hedging for all supplier bases.

Structure and develop supplier certification programs.

Provide strategic “best practices” for procurement departments.

Provided contract consulting in global procurement, contract management and national account establishment,

supply chain management, logistics, purchasing department. development/structure, national account development,

international trade development and purchasing operations to hundreds of companies in many sectors,

Director Global Sourcing – Supply Chain Operations / Distribution Center Construction Management,

Contracts Manager, Diversity Spend, National Accounts – Wal-Mart Corporate Offices 01/2005 – 01/2010

Wal-Mart Corporation – World’s largest retail operation

Directed the procurement and contract department that held the responsibility of all transactions for 42 distribution centers

located throughout the United States, including construction phases.

Responsible for overseeing 3.2 billion in purchasing expenditures for all products and services. Includes supplier sourcing and

selection for all construction equipment, negotiations, cost savings, financial analysis, process/supplier improvements,

capital equipment negotiating and service leasing contract developments, inventory control and planning roadmaps for facilities,

MRO, professional services, construction project management, depreciation management and worldwide sales of equipment

and marketing, and transportation.

(Software Licensing Agreement Development & Negotiations)

Developed procurement support structures in established and emerging markets within the marketing activities, open product, and

services recycling

Supported Indirect Category Management team with strategic direction in areas of electronics, private brand label products,

food home furnishings, packaging, infant and small child accessories, household cleaning products, lawn and garden, power

tools and automotive.

Optimize sales for a particular group of products, design build of offices, new and renovation construction which included all

interior/exterior design, materials, and service construction labor.

Developed and negotiated contractual agreements for meats, deli products, candies, and beverages with single group spend of

2.6 billion annually. Developed, negotiated, and managed all packaging for all 146 distribution centers.

Facility asset management, Sarbanes-Oxley and diversity spend management.

Negotiated all multimillion-dollar national account contractual agreements, reporting to all upper management, budget control,

accounting practices,

Identified and implemented strategies for outsourcing warehouse operations, including sourcing and negotiating third party

warehouse contracts, resulting in a $42.9M savings on operating costs

In four years increased diversity spend by 284 million, and increased diversity supplier base from 12 to 152 suppliers

Established global sourcing streamlining, product development, conflict management and business ethics policies in 138 countries

Other companies that I have been employed with;

FireRiver Gold Mining Operation – Alaska - Director of Materials /Purchasing / Category Management

(Software Licensing Agreement Development & Negotiations)

Campbell Rhea Mohon – Paris Tennessee, Director of Materials (Software Licensing Agreement Development & Negotiations)

Globe Business Furniture – Director of Purchasing (Software Licensing Agreement Development & Negotiations)

Hon Furniture – Director of Supply Chain – VA (Software Licensing Agreement Development & Negotiations)

Conestoga Wood Specialties – Narvon PA, Director of Purchasing / Contract Management

GAF Corporation – Burgaw NC, Director of Purchasing / Contract Management (Software Licensing Agreement

Development & Negotiations)

Electrolux Corporation – Bristol VA, Director of Materials / Director of Purchasing (Software Licensing Agreement

Development & Negotiations)

(Position descriptions available upon request)

Education and Certifications

BBA –Pass Christian University

MBA – Pass Christian University

Engineering Certification – TN Area Technical

International Purchasing – IPC

CPM – Certification

Contract Law (Domestic / International)

128 Registered Hours in Karass Materials Management

Power of Negotiation I and II - Teaching Certification

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