Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain

James R Myers

North Metro Atlanta and vicinity

***** *** ****** **. *******, Ga 30075, *********@*******.*** 678-***-****

Experienced Global Strategic Sourcing Manager with over 15 years’ experience seeking to leverage my experience in Sourcing / Purchasing / Materials Management / Inventory / Logistics Operations and Supply Planning. Focused on leading critical purchasing initiatives and delivering cost savings. Adept at creating and executing purchasing strategies, negotiating contracts, and forming strong relationships with key stakeholders. My strong communication and leadership skills, along with my in- depth knowledge of Direct and Indirect spend coupled with supply chain management, enable me to take on the most challenging assignments.

Core competencies include

Global Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Relationships

Project Management

Pricing / Financial Analysis

Inventory Planning

Contract Negotiations

Budgeting / Reporting

Coupa Vendor Sourcing

Cost Reduction

Data Mining and Mapping

Competitive Bidding

Staffing / Training / Supervision

Career Experience

Global Strategic Sourcing Manager – IT, Kimberly Clark, Atlanta, Georgia (09/2019 – 05/2024)

Led the sourcing of IT contingent labor, software, hardware. Ability to developed strong business partnerships to collaborate on sourcing strategies that maximize the balance between the Business Units requirements, with Vendor requirements while keeping within the Companies financial capabilities for that initiative.

Created MSA’s, SOW’s, SAAS Agreements that aligned with our Legal Departments requirements and the Business Units goals.

Managed over 250 vendors and executed on average 32 RFx’s and 320 contractual agreements per year.

Spearheaded all category specific savings activities in alignment with both Indirect and Direct Sourcing goals.

Evaluate new sourcing opportunities with Business Unit input and create SLA’s to assure successful execution.

Managed a team of sourcing professionals to ensure timely and cost- effective delivery of goods and services

Monitored and reported on the performance of strategic sourcing initiatives

Planning Specialist / Strategic Sourcing, The Fountain Group, Atlanta, Georgia (11/2018 – 8/2019)

Managed the sourcing of four product lines by assessing all production schedule risks and mitigating any supply disruptions. Coordinated with manufacturing plants and distribution centers in four countries to align forecasted and sales production schedules to optimize inventory turnover.

Led the production and transportation of raw materials team from various countries to both internal and external manufacturing sites.

Managed all communications with the sites and DC’s while providing support to the supply chain to ensure optimal inventory levels with minimal disruption.

Maintained all product line profiles from subcontractors, including raw materials and purchased finished goods, and assisted in allocation of resources to optimize the supply chain.

Resolved all issues in the planning process, analyzed current and forecasted activities to ensure both quantity of raw materials and finished quality for the specific product requirements.

Strategic Sourcing Manager/Analyst, Americold, Atlanta, Georgia (9/2013 – 11/2018)

Responsible for over $90 Million in annual spend, and year over year exceeded savings goals of $4 Million dollars. Established and maintained rapport with current and potential vendors and all internal stakeholders within the company.

Managed category-specific, pre and post sourcing activities in over 12 spend categories.

Led the IT Software and Contingent labor spend reductions for a team of 3 other Category Managers.

Designed analytical metrics used to track all spend categories throughout the company.

Developed vendor-scorecards and satisfaction surveys for our internal customers to determine vendor compliance levels used in performing the Vendor Quarterly Business Reviews.

Global Procurement Sourcing Analyst, McKesson, Alpharetta, Georgia (3/2012 – 9/2013)

Provided analytical support to the Sourcing Managers and Director in a vertical team structure. Performed spend/financial analysis, report development and publishing, administration of the vendor score-carding process, RFX project management, Sourcing Team presentations, program implementation and tracking. Standardized existing processes of data collection, analysis, and improved sourcing efficiency.

National Pricing Analyst, SAIA, Inc. Johns Creek, Georgia (1/2009 – 3/2012)

Created bid responses for large multi-national accounts submitted by National Account Executives across the country. Designed the analysis on all accounts in support of overall company yield objectives. Worked with National Account Executives to improve the profitability of shipping accounts throughout the company.

Managed over 250 National Accounts by tracking overall Operational Ratios to determine profitability.

Created the forms that increased production and decreased submission errors by 20%.

Maintained and facilitated the most accounts, and consistently achieved the highest per lane revenue.

Financial / Pricing Analyst, Communications Capital Group, Atlanta, Georgia (6/2007 – 12/2008)

Launched financial evaluations pertaining to the capital investment in wireless carrier leases. Created deal specific pricing models that used extensive formulas for evaluating profitability and internal value applicable to our business model. Worked directly with CEO, CFO, Legal, Accounting, and Marketing/Sales staff to close and fund acceptable lease purchases. Established a pricing verification and lease review process that resulted in the decrease of our new file submission processing time by 50%. Created the policies and procedures for RFP, RFQ and RFI handbook for training new hires.

Senior Account Manager/Underwriter, New Century Mortgage, Atlanta, Georgia (10/2003 – 6/2007)

Generated Wholesale non-conforming loans through brokers and meeting monthly sales goals. Grew existing territory through networking, cold calls, and prospecting. Worked with brokers to ensure a higher quality loan portfolio. Achieved sales results by maintaining and developing strong broker relationships.

President CEO, Sunbelt Financial Mortgage Co., Navarre, Florida (10/1997 – 10/2003)

Mortgage origination for the Sub-Prime and Alt-A lending programs. Established Accounting and Management procedures of 12 different product lines. Managed the sales production of 8-10 employees and established multi-tiered sales and compensation plans for all salespeople.

Accounting and Finance, United States Air Force, Eglin AFB, Florida (4/1992 – 10/1997)

Managed budget allocations over a 5-year period that required coordination with internal and external Stake holders. Prepared cost-benefit analysis studies, billing/receiving reports, and Special Actions cases.

Education

Masters in Finance, Troy State University (1996 – 1998)

Bachelor of Science in Finance, Finance & Management, Northern Arizona University (1985 – 1989)

Technologies – Coupa, Ariba, SAP, S4 Hana, Python, MS Office Suite, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, BEx, Kaizen

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