Sr. IT Category Manager with Strategic Sourcing at the forefront

Rana K Schultz

623-***-**** Mobile

************@*****.***

Summary

Forward – Thinking Professional with strong leadership capabilities in Strategic Sourcing - Supply Chain, Technical Project Management and Process Auditing including Software Development Lifecycle. Over 10+ years of increasingly responsible experience in managing client systems, processes and personnel. Skills

• Technical Program/Project Management

• Leadership/Governance

• Savings Goal Achievement

• Performance Management (employee/vendor)

• ITIL Foundations and Service Delivery

• Budget Management (Business Unit)

• Maintain data accuracy in various ERP systems (i.e. RFI, Reverse auction, forward auction and Bids)

• Strategic Sourcing Strategy Development

(inventory, logistics, issuance etc.)

• Inventory control

• Production planning and scheduling

• Cycle Time Reporting (Develop/Monitor)

• End to end Purchasing processes to include RFP,

RFQ, RFI, RFB

• Develop and Maintain proposals/bids in various e- Tools. (RFI, RFB, RFP, RFQ, Reverse auction, and

forward auction)

• Contract Management and Administration

Education

Western International University Phoenix, AZ MBA – Finance/Forensic Accounting GPA 3.975 Project Management, Finance, Accounting, Forensic Accounting and Business Administration. Degree 12/2013 Western International University Phoenix, AZ BS – Global Business Management and Administration GPA 3.895 Project Management, Finance, Accounting, Global Business, and Business Administration. Degree 12/2011 Experience

Frontgrade Technologies LLC. Strategic Sourcing and Sub-Contracts IT Category Manager July 2023 – current Exceeded save targets by 6.8 million in my first 6 months. Purchasing in support of IT, Chemistry, Fit for Duty, Access Control and Operations and Courier Services (LTL, GTL L). Responsible for all aspects of purchasing, planning, scheduling, inventory, shipping and receiving; designed and executed strategies and plans to meet company’s short-term and long-term supply chain management requirements and savings targets. Responsible for managing and participating in defining ASSET management and lifecycle management for IT hardware, software and services. Defined the Asset lifecycle and account accrual policies. Facilitated the LEAN project for ASSET acquisitions and retirement. Completed a detailed SOW for the RFP to bring on a supplier to manage the recycle, resell, and donation of hardware assets. Managing the divesture of the ASSET off of the accounting books. Rolled out Lifecycle strategic plans to include end to end replacements of computing equipment for end users. Managed the end to end process of software implementations, upgrades, testing and data migrations. State of Arizona Department of Administration Statewide IT Procurement Manager August 2021 – July 2023 Responsible for all aspects of purchasing, planning, scheduling, inventory, shipping and receiving; designed and executed strategies and plans to meet the State’s short-term and long-term supply chain management goals. End to end solicitation processes. Savings goal achievement (Soft). Provide consultative project and change management guidance into process and procedures for independent validation and verification services and audits by external third parties. Strategic sourcing of all State software, cloud computing and am the lead for NASPO contracts for these services. Negotiations for purchasing addendums as they pertain to IT software and various commodities. Pinnacle West APS – Palo Verde Purchasing Specialist II May 2017 – August 2021 Exceeded save targets by 5 million in 2018. Purchasing in support of IT, Chemistry, Fit for Duty, Access Control and Operations and Courier Services (LTL, GTL L). Promoted 2019. Responsible for all aspects of purchasing, planning, scheduling, inventory, shipping and receiving; designed and executed strategies and plans to meet company’s short-term and long-term supply chain management requirements and savings targets. Responsible for managing and participating in defining ASSET management and lifecycle management for IT hardware, software and services. Defined the Asset lifecycle and account accrual policies. Facilitated the LEAN project for ASSET acquisitions and retirement. Completed a detailed SOW for the RFP to bring on a supplier to manage the recycle, resell, and donation of hardware assets. Managing the divesture of the ASSET off of the accounting books. Rolled out Lifecycle strategic plans to include end to end replacements of computing equipment for end users. Managed the end to end process of software implementations, upgrades, testing and data migrations. Discover Financial Services (DFS) Technical Program/Project Manager November 2015 – May 2017 Directed technical staff and managed the activities of all aspects of credit card authorizations life cycle. Accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and with high quality using SCRUM, AGILE and WATERFALL Methodologies or a combination of these methods. ITIL asset management Software development lifecycle, audit CMMI and ITIL foundations for program management of the clearing and settlement portfolio. Rolled out Lifecycle strategic plans to include end to end replacements of computing equipment for end users. Managed the end to end process of software implementations, upgrades, testing and data migrations.

Multi-Client Technical Program/ Project Management Consultant January 2010 – November 2015

(Honeywell, SRP, AMEX, IBM, Mincom, US Census, CHW (Dignity Health), Oracle, and SAP) Audit - Evaluated simple business processes by process mapping, developed test cases for various projects to ensure compliance with SOX regulations and SEI CMMI adherence methodology. Complied with GAAS, SEI CMMI and ITIL standards. Ensured goals were met for independent reviews for processes. Program/Project Management - Directed technical staff (100+ on/off shore resources) and managed the activities of all aspects of the ERP project life cycle. Accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and with high quality using SCRUM, AGILE and WATERFALL Methodologies or a combination of these methods to achieve on time and best in class Project delivery. Managed all aspects of the program to include using a variety of methods to ensure right staffing at right times. Delivered programs under budget and ahead of schedule by using ITIL Frameworks and a variety of Lean/Project methodologies.

Supply Chain - Responsible for all aspects of purchasing, planning, scheduling, inventory, shipping and receiving; designed and executed strategies and plans to meet company’s short-term and long-term supply chain management requirements and savings targets. Implemented and trained staff in Strategic Sourcing methodologies as well as TCO, ROI, CBA and reporting requirements to support spend and savings goals. Commodities supported IT (ALL), Courier (Weight, LTL, GTL, and L Negotiations), Transport, Emergency Response and Security. Certifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt – Manufacturing/DFSS / LEAN

• PMI PMP – Waterfall – Honeywell (expired 2006)

• Sox Auditing and Testing – Honeywell (expired 2012)

• PMI PMP – AGILE and SCRUM Trained –2016 Discover Financial Services

• Strategic Sourcing Manager – J.D. Edwards

• Certified Advanced Software Asset Manager – SWPA

• ITIL Assets (expired 2012)

• ITIL Foundation (expired 2016)

• HP Service Center (expired 2001)

• JDE World and OneWorld Service Center SME (expired 2006)

• CPPB (expired 2006)

• SEI CMMI Auditor (Expired 2011)

Software Applications

HP Quality Center (Software requirements and Testing) Maximo (User, Purchasing, Finance, HR, Ariba Full Suite 9.0 Reporting,Ticketing)

People Soft HR, Finance, & Purchasing Oracle HR, Finance, Purchasing and Database Config. SAP HR, Finance, & Purchasing JD Edwards (World and OneWorld) HP Control Center (Ticketing and Approval) Mincom (Ellipse) Purchase, BOM, HR and Finance Power Advocate Lawson 9.5, 10 and 11e

Zycos Service Now – Ticketing and Approval

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