M. Rachel Shabazz

Shelton CT, ***** 203-***-****

linkedin.com/in/rachelshabazz adpyiw@r.postjobfree.com

Procurement Professional

I have a Demonstrated track record in data extraction, analysis, and configuring dashboard reporting to drive decision making and process improvements. My knowledge base has been developed through focusing on all aspects of process quality and vendor analytics to maximize impact, manage conflicting priorities and identify potential risks. My strong attention to detail, excellent communication and visual presentation skills combined with a collaborative approach make me an effective and valued team member.

Business & Data Analysis

Contract Management

Reporting & Presentation

International Procurement

Vendor Relations

Data Management

Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)

Supplier Assessment

Experience

NATWEST MARKETS SECURITIES INC (FKA RBS SECURITIES INC), Stamford, CT 2015 - 2021

Supply Chain Services - Third Party Risk Manager (2017-2021)

Managed 800 third party suppliers from on-boarding to termination. Ensured supplier adherence to regulatory policy requirements and monitored scope of services. Assessed recertification while confirming proper controls are in place to prevent breaches.

Analyzed and presented monthly process (deck) results comparing each third-party supplier's Oracle purchase, Ariba contracts, and risk assessment at supplier level to identify gaps.

Determined supplier was in scope for Third Party Risk Management and Assurance Review based on policy to reduce cost.

Finalized comments and decisions derived from distributed reconciliation reports and incorporated this feedback into the next month's process.

Timely Analyzed Monthly Spend report to be published for the US region

Supply Chain Services - Performance and Governance Reporting (2015-2017)

Organized ongoing business critical reports such as purchases, Supplier Tracker, Analysis, Compliance Internal and Risk Assessments and distributed to senior managers and other stakeholders.

Led effort in collaboration with IT to develop new software-based internal data consolidation tool from multiple disparate systems (Oracle, Coupa, and Ariba) to create targeted dashboards trends metric for Supply Chain.

Prior to implementation of data consolidation tool, compiled data from multiple sources for weekly, monthly, and yearly reports.

Examined source data for purpose, completeness, and accuracy.

Collaborated with global colleagues to maintain US data for international reporting

NEWNET Communication Technologies, Shelton, CT 2012 - 2015

Manager, Products and Services Procurement (Buyer)

Established and controlled Software Distribution Agreements with Oracle. Demonstrated track record in negotiating competitive products and services with high level of detail in reporting and tracing.

Sourced and negotiated contracts with International suppliers for numerous global projects and maintained supplier relationships.

Reduced costs by comparing quotes from various suppliers, negotiated discounts, monitored supplier performance, examined contracts, and maintained an up to date internal contract database.

Managed relationships with existing Domestic and International suppliers assessing capacity and capability to meet Company's needs and expectations.

Generated monthly reports using MS Excel, VLook-up, pivot tables, concatenation), PowerPoint, etc.

COVIDIEN (A DIVISION OF TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP), Norwalk, CT 1999 - 2010

Group Contract Administrator

Managed and supported Group Purchasing Organization and client base affiliated with over 30K facilities and traditional long-term care centers. Managed and analyzed sales data utilized by senior leadership for marketing and trends forecasting to increase profits and exceed sales expectations.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management, Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT

Technical proficiencies

Oracle, Ariba, Hiperos, Coupa, SAP, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

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