Manager Program

JEFFREY J. MAZZUCA

** ********* ***** 630-***-****

Roselle, IL 60172 *********@*********.***

SOURCING / CATEGORY MANAGER

Leveraging sourcing & procurement expertise to meet strategic goals, contain costs, and foster growth

Experienced and motivated senior-level Strategic Sourcing Manager with proven success in leading strategic initiatives that deliver business results that meet and exceed customer needs. Strong commitment to customer service with expertise in serving as a liaison between business and strategic external partners. Successful in fostering continuous process improvements that increase efficiency and effectiveness. Excellent communication, executive reporting and presentation skills. Recognized delivery leader, with ability to promote a positive work environment. Areas of expertise include:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Solutions

Contract/Supplier Management

Delivery Management and Influence Management

Business Relationship Management

Process Design and Continuous Improvement

Portfolio/Project Management and Governance

Performance Metrics and Measurement

Problem/Risk/Issue/Change Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Grant Thornton LLP, Downers Grove, Illinois

Manager, Commercial Management – Strategic Sourcing & IT Supplier Management (2018 – Present)

Serving as a Strategic Sourcing & IT Supplier Manager to ensure that the quality of technology goods and services provided by each IT Supplier continues to meet and/or exceed the operational and business needs and requirements of the firm. As part of the Commercial Management team, the Strategic Sourcing & IT Supplier Manager is accountable for securing strategic initiatives by identifying the most relevant and competitive sourcing strategies, facilitate and coordinate RFx events, and support through supplier implementation. Working with the Grant Thornton business stakeholders, the IT Supplier Manager will establish IT Supplier Relationship Management governance through the entire life-cycle.

Administering and maintaining Supplier contracts to ensure compliance with all necessary contract documentation requirements

Ensuring compliance to sourcing and contracting policies and procedures

Conducting regular market and spend analysis programs to drive cost savings and supplier improvements

Conducting Supplier Performance review meetings

Managing supplier scorecards, contract compliance and service obligations

Building transparency of contract spend and key risks related to our suppliers. Leading reporting of results and opportunities

Providing management with detailed instructions and continuous follow-up to support the operations teams in standardized RFP/bid and contract processes. Proactively managing customer expectations

Ensuring all contractual terms and conditions are reviewed and comply with standards, and all other contract changes are formally reviewed and approved by legal/risk management

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, Chicago, Illinois

Manager, CoRe Procurement - Business Services (2017 – 2018)

Served as a procurement manager with strategic sourcing expertise in online data sources, research tools, market data, and cognitive computing tools. Performing a global role with core emphasis on the importance of data to the digital enterprise. Helping match the data needs of the business with the appropriate provider, and ensuring compliance with both vendor and internal legal and risk requirements.

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Acted as a trusted advisor to the business, including conducting regular project status and strategy meetings with stakeholder groups in support of both run-the-business and innovation

Achieved significant savings within the Knowledge Management category

Led complex sourcing projects from concept through to negotiations, contract terms and execution

Analyzed and reported on spend, and identifying areas for global procurement opportunities

Advised internal clients on sourcing strategies and how to leverage existing global arrangements

Managed a portfolio of supplier relationships, including on-going supplier management and performance monitoring

Maintained an understanding of new technologies pertinent to our stakeholder’s business needs

Cultivated strong relationships with vendor partners, stakeholders and internal teams (e.g., in country leadership and General Counsel)

Allstate Insurance Company, Northbrook, Illinois

Sr. Lead Consultant; Sourcing & Procurement Solutions (2012 – 2017)

Served as a senior-level commodity manager with strategic category expertise in claims, data, professional services, enterprise legal management & operations, information technology and vended product/service solutions

Supported the entire enterprise client base with specific needs around strategic data and business services commodity sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management

Gathered client requirements, conducts vendor selection, and leads negotiations, and contract execution on an ongoing basis. Wrote requests for information, quotation, and/or proposals of high complexity

Interacted with senior business process owners, Law & Regulation, Risk Management, Privacy & Security Governance, financial analysts, ATSV Architects, SPS employees, and third party vendors

Claims Project Manager; Claims - Casualty Innovation and Field Support (2010 - 2012)

Served as a Business and Supplier Relationship Manager with our Casualty Innovation and Field Support vendors, and as a liaison with our Allstate Technology & Operations partners

Performed Supplier Relationship Management role with responsibilities for performance, risk and relationship management with strategic external partners

Designed and delivered a Casualty Medical Bill Analysis data universe to support the PIP Mart Analysis (ADW) SAP BusinessObjects InfoView

Designed and delivered multiple financial impacts analyses in conjunction with major state fee schedule implementations and Cost Versus Industry (CVI) analyses

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT ALLSTATE EXPERIENCE

Program Manager / Consultant – Claims Technology Services (2004 – 2009)

Workforce Leader / Consultant – Workforce Solutions (2003 – 2004)

Program Manager / Consultant – Transformation Program Management Office (2002 – 2003)

EDUCATION / TRAINING / AWARDS / EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

B.S., Information Systems Analysis & Design, De Paul University, Chicago, Illinois

Extensive Corporate training in Supply Chain Management, Project Management, ePMO, eCommerce, and Leadership Development areas, Annual Performance Bonus Awards,

Allstate Leadership Principles Advocate, Allstate University Relations College Recruiting (URCR) Program Team Leader for the De Paul University Team

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