It Procurement & Strategic IT Operations Professoinal

Peg Talbott-Lane

215-***-**** ***@******.*** Collingswood, New Jersey

SUMMARY

Seasoned IT Procurement and Finance leader with 23 years of expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management. Adept at leading complex procurement projects, negotiating contracts, and driving cost- saving initiatives. Proven success in managing IT spend portfolios and fostering strategic partnerships. Skilled in aligning sourcing strategies with business goals and optimizing financial and operational efficiencies.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Margin Metrix, Inc. dba MTLane Consulting Collingswood NJ Principal / Consultant (Contract) Apr 2007 - Present Delivered executive-level strategic leadership in IT finance, driving $5M in cost savings through innovative procurement strategies and process improvements Orchestrated cross-functional procurement initiatives, achieving 15% cost reduction and 98% alignment with financial targets across 5 departments Streamlined IT asset management and telecom expense processes, reducing overall costs by 20% and improving budget accuracy by 95%

Developed and implemented innovative procurement strategies, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering strategic vendor partnerships

Developed and implemented innovative cost-optimization strategies, maximizing the value of clients' technology investments and enhancing competitive advantage TransUnion / Neustar, a TransUnion Company Chicago, IL Senior Advisor, Procure IT Dec 2021 - May 2024

Led cross-functional team in streamlining $200M cloud and SaaS procurement process, reducing procurement cycle time by 30% and improving ROI by 20% Established collaborative partnerships with contract teams to enhance vendor performance, streamline issue resolution, and maximize long-term contract value Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions on Neustar's technology infrastructure, enhancing cross- functional collaboration and informed decision-making processes Collaborated with Legal team to successfully transfer 100+ Neustar technology contracts to TransUnion, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory requirements Established and maintained strategic partnerships with key IT vendors, driving continuous improvement and innovation while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements Neustar Reston, VA

Head of Technology Procurement (Contract / CTI) (Contract) Mar 2018 - Dec 2021 Led $160M InfoTech and MarTech budget management, reporting directly to SVP/CIO and achieving 98% budget utilization rate

Developed and implemented centralized IT Procurement strategy, enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening supplier relationships

Strategically negotiated IT Procurement contracts, balancing cost-effectiveness with quality to optimize organizational technology investments

Directed IT budgeting and forecasting initiatives in partnership with FP&A, aligning financial planning with strategic technology objectives

Renegotiated telecom contracts, achieving $5M in annual cost savings on corporate telecom expenses. Designed innovative approach for Digital Transformation initiative, balancing technology investments with strategic retirements to optimize operational costs Convergent Technologies, Inc. (CTI) Malvern, PA

Director, IT Strategic Procurement & Operations Jul 2007 - Feb 2018 Developed and implemented IT procurement best practices for client executives, resulting in a 25% reduction in IT costs and improved organizational efficiency Spearheaded the creation of robust IT Finance strategies, enhancing financial visibility and enabling data-driven decision-making for stakeholders

Provided strategic leadership to consulting teams, fostering collaboration with executive stakeholders to align services with evolving business needs

Negotiated and optimized telecommunications contracts, resulting in a 30% reduction in telecom expenses and improved service quality for clients

Executed comprehensive contract consolidation strategies, aligning with client priorities to streamline operations and maximize financial performance

Radian Group Inc. Philadelphia, PA

Manager, IT Procurement Mar 2002 - May 2007

Spearheaded IT procurement strategy for a $2B public company, optimizing a $75M budget and leading a team of six buyers to achieve 15% cost savings Spearheaded telecommunications contract consolidation initiative, resulting in a 30% reduction in annual telecom expenses and improved service quality Strategically managed IT finance planning, delivering comprehensive budget and forecast reports to senior executives to drive informed decision-making and resource allocation EDUCATION

Upper Merion Area High School

CERTIFICATIONS

Google Cloud Certified

Google Cloud Certifications: Google Cloud Foundations Certified Purchasing Manager

Google Cloud Certifications: Exploring Data Transformation Google Cloud Certifications: Digital Transformation with Google Cloud Google Cloud Certifications: Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence Certified Technology Procurement Executive

SKILLS

Vendor Management Cloud-based Solutions Market Intelligence Risk Management Financial Analysis Negotiation

Category Management RFx Tools Software Licensing

Procurement Strategy Contract Management Cloud Computing Budget Management Pharmaceutical Industry IT Strategic Sourcing

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