Procurement, Purchasing, Category Manager, Supply Chain Professional

OMAR A. SARUT

Hoschton,GA

p: 305-***-**** e: ******@*********.*** l: www.linkedin.com/in/omar-sarut

INDIRECT PROCUREMENT, CATEGORY MANAGER

Strategically aligning people, processes, and technology to optimize business performance

Motivated and Focused Procurement & Category Manager: Extensive experience in sourcing, logistics, vendor management, and category management. Skilled at aligning programs and processes with corporate goals for success. Expert in corporate logistics, project management, and barcoding processes. A high-performance leader with C-level communication skills, adept at managing multicultural teams to enhance productivity. Demonstrated ability in talent development and retention. Reliable and disciplined in execution, excelling in planning and project delivery within budget and on time. Hands-on leadership style fosters collaboration and teamwork across all levels of management, internal customers, and external suppliers. Tri-lingual communication skills (English, Spanish and Portuguese).

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Continuous Process Improvement Third Party Logistics (3PL) Transportation Management Cost Reduction Practices

Six Sigma Methodologies Account Management & Warehouse Management Budgeting & Forecasting

Revenue Generation Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Strategy Development Product Management

Customer Satisfaction Quotes & RFPs Distribution Operations Problem Solving ERP Knowledge Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

RNDC (Republic National Distributing Company) Atlanta, GA

Indirect Procurement, Category Manager September 2021 – Present

Responsible for developing and executing category strategies to optimize procurement processes and drive financial performance. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, identify procurement opportunities, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with legal and company standards. Manage internal teams and partners at all levels.

Manage category consisting of Construction, Facilities Management, Utilities & Energy Management, Office Supplies and Packaging

Consolidated existing supplier base and leveraged internal resources for increased value

Identified key procurement opportunities and delivered committed targets and KPIs

Executed negotiations for $93M in annual spend for nearly 1K total suppliers

Implemented negotiated terms and conditions, and promoted utilization of spend management systems for transparency which led to savings, reduction in rogue spend and reduction in number of active suppliers

Perform QBR’s where suppliers are challenged to improve cost, service levels, quality, availability, and value for money which led to 12% in cost savings, boost to service levels, and improvement in quality

Participation in continuous improvement initiatives which include creation of Procurement SOP, Contract Approval Matrix and documented ServiceNow process which has led to improved communication and automation of processes

GoProcure Duluth, GA

Strategic Sourcing, IT February 2020 – March 2021

GoProcure is an award-winning company that turns disorganized purchasing activity into business insights, with the vision of being the go-to-platform for any unmanaged spend. Worked in support of client Sourcing teams as a senior level subject matter expert, developing Procurement, Sourcing and negotiation strategies for assigned large dollar value commodities in IT, Direct & Indirect commodities.

Consistently reviewed client spend levels and conducted cost benefits analysis, which enabled 30% savings

Partnered with business on strategy, contract negotiations and procurement processes

Utilized selling ability and interpersonal skills to leverage sourcing opportunities on over $70M in spend

Used e-Procurement and e-Sourcing tools, incorporating Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises

Negotiated nearly 100 complex sourcing events to obtain the highest value in the commodities and services purchased

Managed over 100 contract expirations, implementing actions that realized cost reductions and quality improvements

National DCP (NDCP) Duluth, GA

Category Manager, Construction June 2019 – December 2019

Contributed to the growth and profitability of Dunkin’ Donuts by optimizing Sourcing strategies, building supplier relationships, and promoting continuous improvement. Provided strong support in the areas of cost management, program development, supplier management and contract development. Held multiple category management responsibilities. Executed RFI, RFQ and RFP including comparative analysis.

Ensured timely supply of high-quality products and services while driving 26% in cost-reduction initiatives that reduced initial capital investments and other expense-related costs

Negotiated and tracked all cost-savings including cost avoidance

Interfaced with suppliers and Dunkin’ franchisees to drive $10 MM in total cost savings initiatives

Cox Communications, Inc. Atlanta, GA

Sr. Sourcing Manager, OSP (Outside Plant) September 2012 – November 2018

Led the OSP (outside plant) category for Cox Communications. Well-versed in sourcing a wide array and spectrum of cable and telecom commodities. Applied knowledge of sound business practices to the day-to-day activities and managed highly complex sourcing strategies and negotiations. Partnered and collaborated with Accenture, Daugherty, Genpact, etc.to develop a best-in-class Strategic Sourcing organization generating significant process improvement, increased savings and rebate payout leading to CCI being known as a “Best in Class” supply chain organization.

Effectively managed the OSP category with over $250M in spending composing of over 300 suppliers and 35,000 SKU’s

Delivered over $15M in category saving YoY accounting for nearly $100M savings during tenure

Led multiple, concurrent multi-million-dollar negotiations from the initial RFP to contract implementation resulting in significant savings in pricing & rebate structure, inventory allocation, and on-time delivery of inventory

Brasil Telecom of America, Inc. Boca Raton, FL

Procurement & Logistics Manager June 2008 – August 2012

Led the establishment of procurement and contract departments across the USA, Bermuda, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil. Managed logistics to meet growing import and export demands, ensuring compliance with domestic and foreign customs regulations. Provided training and coaching to procurement personnel for a value-driven department. Negotiated contract terms with customs brokers and freight forwarders, resulting in significant organizational success through proper controls, documentation, on-time deliveries, cargo visibility, and cost savings from negotiated rates and fees.

Effectively managed over $100M USD procurement budget for five (5) business entities

Led multiple, concurrent multi-million-dollar negotiations from the initial RFP to contract implementation

Established company-wide procurement processes and procedures (P&P) and organization structure

Led the design and automation of the company’s procurement processes onto single ERP system

Knight Ridder/The McClatchy Company Miami, FL

Strategic Sourcing Manager June 2003 – June 2008

Solicited buy-in from internal business units and negotiate with suppliers to prepare contracts, acting as a liaison between internal and external resources. Analyzed quote requests, reconciled invoices, and ensured supplier compliance. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to evaluate processes and implement improvements while monitoring KPIs.

Recipient of the 2005 Star Award for excellence in Customer Service

Instrumental in Oracle iProcurement system upgrades (versions 8.1.7.4 and 9i)

Managed project to establish Business Continuity Plan

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Associates of Science - Economics, Universidad de La Habana, pursued bachelor’s degree for 2-years

Certifications: Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Import/Export Compliance Logistics Management International Trade

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Institute for Supply Management American Purchasing Society

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