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Product Development Procurement Manager

Location:
Brentwood, CA
Posted:
May 27, 2025

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MATTHEW NAZIR

Sourcing and Procurement Manager

*********@*****.*** 415-***-**** Brentwood CA

linkedin.com/in/matthewnazir

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director Operations

AnswerNet

April 2020 - Jan 2025 Willow Grove, PA

Directed multiple concurrent implementation projects, ensuring timely deployments and maintaining excellent client relationships. Led cross-functional initiatives to develop technical specifications and configurations that align with business needs. Improving Procurement capabilities or experience directly managing products and/or services in a dynamic environment to improve client needs.

Analyzed and reported on communication system incidents and key performance indicators, driving continuous improvements. Conducted system audits, identified inefficiencies, and implemented process improvements leading to a 15% reduction in call handling time.

Managed vendor relationships and external teams, ensuring smooth system integration and adherence to project timelines. Vice President Sales

VastEdge Inc.

June 2019 - March 2020 Palo Alto, CA

Established trusted advisor relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders.

Participated in tech conferences for Oracle and NetSuite to network with IT professionals.

Developed ROI and economic models to justify investment in VastEdge's proposed solutions.

Created solutions leveraging Vast Edge capabilities to address client needs.

President

Global Home Fashion

June 2008 - Dec 2018 New York, NY

Understanding of Strategic Sourcing, Source-to-Pay (S2P), Procure- to-Pay (P2P), and Digital Procurement. Procurement knowledge could include direct spend management in Apparel and hospitality industries, indirect spend management (e.g. - Packaging, Logistics, Back Office), cost reduction program design and implementation, category management, vendor negotiations, supplier management Negotiated business contracts with domestic and offshore sourcing partners for investment in global sourcing and domestic infrastructure, reducing capital investment by $20M. SUMMARY

Results-driven and strategic Operations

Consulting professional with expertise in

Sourcing & Procurement. Adept at

leading cross-functional teams, optimizing

supply chain efficiencies, and driving cost-

saving initiatives. Skilled in coaching and

mentoring teams to deliver high-quality

results while fostering a culture of

innovation. Proven ability to analyze

complex business systems, identify key

opportunities, and implement technology-

driven solutions to enhance operational

performance. Committed to upholding

professional integrity and delivering value-

driven results.

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration

Executive Management

St. Mary's College of California

Jan 2014 - June 2015

Moraga, CA

SKILLS

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Supply Chain Optimization

• Project Management & Budgeting

• Performance & Team Management

• Vendor Negotiation & Relationship

Management

• Process Improvement & Innovation

• Data Analysis & Decision-Making

• Risk Management & Compliance

• Stakeholder Engagement &

Communication

• Leadership & Mentorship



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